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City Attorney Approval: Resolution No.
RE SOLUTION NO. ____________
A RE
SOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-211 AND GRANTING AUTHORITY
TO THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE TO
ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY BASED
ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND
SERVICES FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
ACT (ARPA) TO AID IN THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY
BASED ORGANIZATIONS
WH
EREAS, in 2021, the City of Fresno (City) was awarded American Rescue Plan Act funding in the amount of $170,808,029. Of this funding, approximately $10,000,000 was identified as a resource to provide grant funding to local Community Based Organizations (CBOs) for projects that aid in the recovery of the COVID -19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, through a formal request for proposals process, 7 proposals were submitted, totaling $ 185,354 through the City’s Planet Bids portal. All proposals were vetted for eligibility based on each agency’s self-identified APRA category determination.
Of eligible ARPA categories, priorities were identified by City Council via an anonymous survey; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2024, the Council of the City adopted Resolution No. 2024-192 allocating $100,000 of ARPA funding to seven CBOs; and WHEREAS, the City Manager is now recommending ARPA funding for six CBOs totaling $100,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
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1. The Council of the City hereby repe als Resolution No. 2024- 211 and replaces it with Resolution No. 2024-____.
2. The Council of the City of Fresno authorizes the City Manager or his or her designee to enter into agreements in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A” with the six Community Based Organizations awarded ARPA funds for programs and services identified in the proposals as follows:
a. Trans-e-motion in the amount of $10,000. This agreement will provide training healthcare professionals , informational sessions, visibility campaigns, and surveying within the Transgender community. b. BlaQueer Fresno in the amount of $ 20,000. This agreement will provide outreach to the African American LGBTQ+ community, hold informal sessions and events. Provide an informational series geared toward shedding light on disparities within the LGBTQ+ community, with a special emphasis on sexual health, mental well-being, interpersonal relationships, and capacity building. c. Casita Feliz in the amount of $18,500. This agreement will provide outreach to the Latinx LGBTQ+ community in Fresno, CA at events. Events will be geared to build LGBTQ+ community, collaboration, and support around Cinco De Mayo, Hispanic Heritage Month, Dia de Muertos events.
d. Dulce Upfront Labs in the amount of $13,600. This agreement will provide help with strengthening BIPOC + LGBTQ+ connections through wellness, healing, performances, education, and engagement.
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e. LGBTQ Fresno in the amount of $12,740 . This agreement will provide a combination of youth- led activities and social enrichment, to create a supportive environment where adolescents can thrive. Strengthen the community with Social gatherings, inclusive meetings, peer support, digital inclusion, and outings.
f. Oasis Legal in the amount of $25,160. This agreement will provide free and low -cost culturally responsive legal services and social services navigation to LGBTQ+ immigrants and asylum seekers. Funds will be used to track and report on serving LGBTQ+ immigrant population in Fresno.
3. All agreements authorized hereunder shall be reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office prior to execution by the City Manager or his or her designee.
4. Any agreement which materially deviates from the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A” shall not be subject to the delegation hereby provided.
5. If any of the proposals set forth under Section 1 above require an environmental assessment or finding of exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City Manager or their designee shall complete the applicable review pursuant to CEQA and bring the agreement before Council for further review and adoption.
6. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, TODD STERMER, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2024.
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
By:
Date
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Angela M. Karst Date
Senior Deputy City Attorney
Attachment: Exhibit A – Sample ARPA Grant Agreement