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Adoption of Resolution Amending the Capital Budget by Increasing Appropriations in the 2021 American Rescue Plan Project (C99300) by $1,911,000 for Replacement of Three Portables and Decking at the Midway Shelter, Food Bank Facility Repairs, and Purchase of Wireless Hotspots for Lending. (City Manager 10021030/Finance 10024051)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda (City) will receive a total of approximately $28.68 million in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funding. On June 17, 2021 the City received the first $14.34 million tranche of funding. The second tranche of $14.34 million is expected in 2022.
This report presents the recommended spending plan for the City's first ARPA funding allocation, based on the direction provided by the City Council at the May 20, 2021, July 20, 2021, and September 7, 2021 City Council meetings.
The ARPA spending plan is now focused primarily on housing with some support for technology services and for local businesses to assist with the City's COVID-19 recovery efforts. These priorities are consistent with the spending principles discussed at the prior City Council meetings, including an emphasis on support for those in our community who were (and continue to be) disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
BACKGROUND
According to the allocations published by United States Department of the Treasury (Treasury) in May 2021, the City is eligible to receive $28,679,908 in ARPA funding over two years. The City received the first tranche of $14.34 million on June 17, 2021, and the second tranche is expected in 2022. Eligible costs must be incurred or obligated to infrastructure projects by December 31, 2024, and the period of performance for obligated funds will run until December 31, 2026. A summary of the Treasury guidance on eligible uses of ARPA funding is provided in Exhibit 1.
Staff initially sought direction from City Council on May 20, 2021...
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