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• RESOLUTION 2021-141
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, CONFIRMING APPLICATION FOR THE ARPA LOCAL
GOVERNMENT LOST REVENUE RELIEF PROGRAM ("LGLRRP")
FROM THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO OFFSET SIGNIFICANT
REVENUE LOSS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH
EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska appropriated $50 million from the State's American
Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)COVID State and Local Recovery funds toward a local government
relief grant program; and
WHEREAS,the City of Seward is eligible to receive a portion of these funds based on
2020 revenue loss greater than the required 10%; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward attests to the accuracy of the attached program
worksheet; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified the need for investment in water and sewer
infrastructure as the most appropriate use of these funds.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City of Seward confirms the application for Local Government Lost
Revenue Relief Program funds to be used for the investment of water and sewer infrastructure.
Section 2.The City of Seward confirms the revenue and fund receipt totals discussed
herein, and can confirm with supporting documentation.
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13th
day of December, 2021.
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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-141
AYES: Calhoon,Casagranda, DeMoss, Wells,McClure, Terry
NOES: None
ABSENT: Osenga
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou, MMC
A c ty-,3- City Clerk
(City Seal)
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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 2021-141: Confirming Application for the ARPA Local Government
Lost Revenue Relief Program ("LGLRRP'� from the Alaska Department of
Commerce, Community and Economic Development to Offset Significant
Revenue Loss due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Background and justification:
The Alaska legislature appropriated $50 million from the State's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
COVID State and Local Fiscal Recovery funds toward a local government relief grant program to
promote economic recover and continuity of government services to local governments that
experienced revenue loss due to COVID-19, to be administered by the State of Alaska Department
of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, Division of Community and Regional Affairs.
Local governments must demonstrate at least a 10% revenue loss in 2020 revenue according to
DCRA's formula-based calculation tool. According to this tool, Seward has demonstrated a loss of
revenue of$3,491,342 or 26.1% in 2020, making Seward eligible for this funding. Award amounts
will be determined based on qualifying revenue loss due to COVID-19 and the total amounts applied
for.
Of the allowable use of funds,Administration has identified water and sewer infrastructure the best
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 a budgeted expense? ❑ Yes ❑✓ No
If yes, from which line item?
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: ``'
Attorney Review✓:
Yes ❑ Not applicable ❑
Recommendation
City Council approve Resolution 2021-141.
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