Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA (1) APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
SBCS CORPORATION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
SERVICES; AND 2) AUTHORIZING AND APPROPRIATING
INTEREST EARNED ON AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
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 funds are 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 funds have included State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLRLF) payments to support urgent COVID response efforts to decrease the spread of the virus; to rep lace 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, interest earnings on SLFRF payments are not subject to the requirement of the Cash Management Improvement Act and Treasury’s implementing regulations at 31 CFR Part 205 to remit interest to Treasury, are not subject to the requirements of 2 CFR 200.305(b)(8) and (9) to maintain funds in an interest-bearing account and remit interest earned above $500 to Treasury, and are not subject to program restrictions; and WHEREAS, the City Council intends to exp end a portion of the City’s ARPA Funds in accordance with Federal Law and guidance, for the current critical needs and priorities including the provision of domestic violence response services, and
WHEREAS, SBCS Corporation (“SBCS”) through their Domestic Violence Program provides therapeutic counseling and crisis intervention services to adult and children victims of family violence including those impacted due to the pandemic; and WHEREAS, City desires to provide funding to the SBCS Domestic Violence Program to assist SBCS to maintain and increase their ability to respond to calls and provide assistance to victims; and
WHEREAS, SBCS warrants and represents that it is experience d and staffed in a manner such that they can prepare and deliver the services required by the City.
Resolution No.
WHEREAS, the City desires to appropriate $50,000 in American Rescue Plan Act interest earnings for this effort, as allowed under the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Final Rule (31 CFR Part 35).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it appropriates $50,000 for the Family Violence Response Team.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council that it approves the City of Chula Vista Contractor/Service Provider Services Agreement to Provide Emergency Domestic Violence Services, between the City and SBCS Corporation, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the City Manager or designee to execute same.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Stacey Kurz Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Housing and Homeless Services City Attorney