RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA (1) APPROVING A FOURTH AMENDMENT
TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SPENDING PLAN,
(2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH SBCS CORPORATION FOR
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES AND CASA NUEVA VIDA
SHELTER OPERATION PROGRAMS, AND THE JACOBS AND
CUSHMAN SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK; AND (3)
REALLOCATING FUNDS AND AMENDING THE CIP
BUDGET THEREFOR
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the United States Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) – CDFA 21.027, which provides fiscal relief funds to State and Local Governments, and other program areas aimed at mitigating the continuing effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic; and
WHEREAS, ARPA is intended to provide support to local governments in responding to the impact of COVID -19 and in their efforts to contain COVID -19 in their communities, residents, and businesses; and
WHEREAS, ARPA includes State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to support urgent COVID response efforts to decrease the spread of the virus; to replace lost public sector revenue to strengthen support for vital public services; to support immediate economic stabilization for households and businesses; and to address systemic public health and economic challenges that have contributed to inequal impacts of the pandemic on certain populations; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Treasury has adopted the interim final rule as guidance regarding the use of ARPA Funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista receive d $57,535,250 in two tranches with $28,767,625 provided in May 2021 and the remaining $28,767,625 received twelve months later; and
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to expend a portion of the first tranche of the City’s ARPA Funds in accordance with Federal Law and guidance, for the current critical needs and priorities including services to victims of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, Staff has determined that SBCS Corporation (“SBCS”) is experienced and staffed in a manner such that they can prepare and deliver the services required by the City; and
WHEREAS, SBCS through their Domestic Violence Program and Casa Nueva Vida Shelter op erations will continue to provide therapeutic counseling and crisis intervention services to adult and children victims of family violence including those impacted due to the pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Staff has determined that The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank (“San Diego Food Bank”) is experienced and staffed in a manner such that they can prepare and deliver the services required by the City; and
WHEREAS, the San Diego Food Bank has been providing emergency food assistance to individuals and famili es impacted by the pandemic and will continue to serve as the main point of contact for food distribution and working closely with over 35 Chula Vista nonprofit partners; and
WHEREAS, in order for an outside agency or City Department to receive and operate a federally funded activity, they must formally enter into a Subrecipient Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it hereby amends The American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan and reallocates funds within the American Rescue Plan Act 2021 Fund (Fund 268) and amends CIP budget (GGV0261) as follows:
Public Health: HVAC (Project GGV0261) ($600,000)
Revenue Recovery: Governmental Funds ($100,000)
Public Health: Casa Nueva Vida Shelter Operations $400,000 Public Health: Domestic Violence Program $200,000
Negative Economic Impacts: Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank $100,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute any required documents or agreements necessary to implement said amendment and Subrecipient Agreements with SBCS Corporation in the amount of $2 00,000 for the Domestic Violence Program , and the amount of $400,000 for SBCS Casa Nueva Vida Shelter Operations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute any required documents or agreements necessary to implement said amendment and Subrecipient Agreement with Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank in the amount of $100,000.
Presented by Approved as to form
By:
Stacey Kurz Jill D.S. Maland
Director of Housing & Homeless Services Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak Acting City Attorney