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RESOLUTION 2021-140
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA)
FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $577,195 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF INVESTMENT IN WATER AND SEWER
INFRASTRUCTURE
WHEREAS,the Federal Government appropriated funds to the State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Fund (SLFRF) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA); and
WHEREAS,the intent of this program is to provide support to State, territorial, local,
and Tribal governments in responding to the economic and public health impacts of COVID-
19 and in their efforts to contain impacts on their communities, residents, and businesses; and
WHEREAS,the State of Alaska received these funds and appropriated $577,195 as a
pass-thru grant for the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS, investment in water and sewer infrastructure is an eligible use of these
funds as outlined by the U.S. Department of the Treasury; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward Water and Wastewater Funds have infrastructure needs
as well as expansion opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds will be split evenly between the Water and Wastewater
Funds.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. Funding in the amount of$288,597.50 is hereby accepted and recorded in
the Water Enterprise Fund as Federal Grant Revenue account no. 17100-0000-5921.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of$288,597.50 is hereby accepted and recorded in
the Wastewater Enterprise Fund as Federal Grant Revenue account no. 18100-0000-5921.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,this 13d'
day of December, 2021.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-140
T C 0 SEWARD ALASKA
risty Ter , Mayor
AYES: Calhoon, Casagranda, DeMoss, Wells, McClure, Terry
NOES: None
ABSENT: Osenga
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou, MMC
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: December 13, 2021
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Sam Hickok, Acting Finance Director
Agenda Item: Resolution 2021-140: Accepting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Federal
Grant Funds in the Amount of $577,195 for the Purpose of Investment in
Water and Sewer Infrastructure
Background and justification:
As part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and
the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund were established to provide support to State, local, and Tribal
governments in responding to the impacts of COVID-19. The State of Alaska received these
federal funds and appropriated $577,195 to the City of Seward. Of the eligible uses of these
funds, Administration has identified investment in water and sewer infrastructure as the most
appropriate use.
The funds will be split evenly between the Water and Wastewater Enterprise Funds and placed
in their own capital project funds. Once specific infrastructure projects have been identified,
Administration will bring a resolution to Council for approval and appropriation.
Consistency checklist:
Comprehensive Plan: 3.7.1.4 Continue to upgrade and expand utilities to meet existing needs and
encourage future development
Strategic Plan: Page 9 - Promote Residential and Commercial Development Inside the City
Other: N/A
Fiscal note:
Is this budgeted in the 2021 budget? ❑ Yes ✓❑ No
Funds will be recorded as Federal Grant Revenue within the Water and Wastewater capital project
funds and appropriated for future infrastructure projects once identified and approved by Council.
Finance Department approval: -S"44
Attorney Review✓:
Yes ❑ Not applicable X❑
Recommendation
City Council approve Resolution 2021-140.