Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
ACT SPENDING PLAN; APPROVING A SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ALPHA
PROJECT FOR TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT DUE TO THE
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE
CORONOVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID -19); AND
REALLOCATING FUNDS 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
WHERAS, 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 $57,535,251 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 programed ARPA Funds in accordance with Federal Law and guidance; and
WHEREAS, City previously contracted with Alpha Project to administer the Take Back the Streets Program (“Program”) which provides the homeless with immediate transitional employment and training while providing the community with vital cost saving services through the removal of trash and debris throughout Chula Vista; 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 , which was executed via Agreement No. 2021-125 and a First Amendment No. 2023-136; and
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WHEREAS, the City now desires to enter into a Second Amendment No. 2024 -104 to continue to operate the Program with additional funding obtained through ARPA; and
WHEREAS, contracting with Alpha Project would materially better serve the City’s interest because Alpha Project provides a unique benefit to the community in the form of immediate transitional employment and training for the homeless population at vital costs savings for trash and debris removal throughout Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, Staff has determined that Alpha Project is experienced and staffed in a manner such that they can prepare and deliver the services required by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it:
1. Approves the Second Amendment No. 2024 -104 to the City of Chula Vista Contractor/Service Provider Services Agreement with Alpha Project To Provide Transitional Employment Due to the Public Health Emergency With Respect To The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid19), in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment, and directs a copy of the Second Amendment to be kept on file with the Office of the City Clerk.
2. Amends The American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan and reallocates funds within the American Rescue Plan Act 2021 Fund s under Negative Economic Impacts category as follows:
Increasing of $100,000 in expenditures under the American Rescue Plan Act 2021 Fund (Fund 268), increasing project appropriation for the Alpha Project Take Back the Streets project (CRF0020).
Decrease of $100,000 in expenditures under the American Rescue Plan Act 2021 Fund (Fund 268), from the Homeless Supportive Services project (CRF0022).
Homeless Supportive Services Project (CRF0022) ($100,000) Alpha Project Take Back the Streets (CRF0020) $100,000
Presented by Approved as to form by
Stacey Kurz Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Housing and Homeless Services City Attorney