Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
Mayor and City Council Acting in its Capacity as
President and Members of the Board of Directors of
the Moreno Valley Community Services District (CSD)
FROM: Jeremy Bubnick, Parks & Community Services
Director
AGENDA DATE: August 6, 2024
TITLE: ACCEPT ARPA FUNDING FROM THE COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE-GATEWAY PARK REVITALIZATION
PROJECT (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES)
TITLE SUMMARY: Accept ARPA funding from the County of Riverside for the Gateway Park Revitalization Project
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director or Authorized Representative, Parks & Community Services Director or designee, to accept $1,000,000 in ARPA funding from the County of Riverside for the Gateway Park Revitalization Project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to enter into an agreement with the County of Riverside and process the necessary budget adjustments/appropriations in FY 24/25 as outlined in the fiscal impact section of this report.
SUMMARY
This report recommends approval of an agreement with the County of Riverside and acceptance of $1,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from the County of Riverside for the Gateway Park Revitalization Project. This project will fund the creation of a one-acre dog park utilizing existing open green space at Gateway Park.
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ARPA funds will be utilized for the construction of the dog park. The City will utilize $150,000 of DIF Park Improvement funds (Fund 2905) for planning, design and other administrative costs. The total anticipated cost for this project is $1,150,000.
DISCUSSION
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law, amending Section 9901 of Title VI of the Social Security Act which establishes the Coronavirus State and L ocal Fiscal Recovery Funds (Fiscal Recovery Funds) to provide state, local and Tribal governments with the resources needed to respond to the pandemic and its economic effects and to build a stronger, more equitable economy during the recovery. In response to the negative effects which in turn affect our community, the County has dedicated a portion of the allotted ARPA funds to local agencies for the delivery and implementation of eligible neighborhood revitalization projects . The County has selected the Gateway Park Revitalization Project to receive $1,000,000 in ARPA funding for the construction of this project.
The Gateway Park Revitalization Project will utilize existing open green space in Gateway Park to develop and create a dog park for large and small dogs. The dog playground will include a walking path with various surface types, play features, shade and seating.
Additionally, this project will include installation of park lights, drinking fountains, a dog washing station area, secure perimeter fencing and mow curb, ADA accessible path of travel, site furnishings, and other amenities.
Funding for the construction of this project ($1,000,000) will be funded in full from ARPA through an agreement with the County of Riverside . The City will utilize DIF Park Improvement funds ($150,000) for the planning, design and administration of this project.
The anticipated completion date for this project is Summer of 2025. Upon Council approval, the City will execute an agreement with the County of Riverside and will provide all necessary reporting and documentation requested.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report.
Staff recommend thi s alternative because it will allow the City to accept ARPA funds from the County to revitalize Gateway Park.
2. Do not approve and do not authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. Staff does not recommend this alternative as it wi ll not allow for the City to receive funding for revitalizing a Park.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Construction for this project will be funded by the County of Riverside ARPA funds ($1,000,000). The planning, design and administration of this project will be funded by DIF Park Improvements ($150,000). The ARPA funds will be budgeted in Other Grants (fund 2300) and the planning, design and administration will be budgeted in PCS Capital
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Projects (fund 3015).
Description Fund GL Account No. Type
(Rev/Exp)
FY 24/25
Budget
Proposed
Adjustments
FY 24/25
Amended Budget
Receipt of ARPA
funds
2300 2300-50-57-80007-487010
Proj. No. 807 0062-2300-98
Rev $0 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Construction 2300 2300-50-57-80007-720199
Proj. No. 807 0062-2300-99
Exp $0 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
DIF Park Imprv. 2905 2905-99-95-92905-903015 Exp $2,037,875 $150,000 $2,187,875 PCS Cap Proj. 3015 3015-99-99-93015-802905 Rev $2,037,875 $150,000 $2,187,875 Administration/
Planning/Design
3015 3015-50-57-80007-720199
Proj. No. 807 0062-3015-99
Exp $0 $150,000 $150,000
NOTIFICATION
Posting of agenda.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Patty Yhuit Jeremy Bubnick
PCS Admin & Financial Services Division Manager Parks & Community Services Director
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Community Image, Neighborhood Pride and Cleanliness: Promote a sense of community pride and foster an excellent image about our City by developing and executing programs which will result i n quality development, enhanced neighborhood preservation efforts, including home rehabilitation and neighborhood restoration.
Positive Environment: Create a positive environment for the development of Moreno Valley's future.
Public Facilities and Capital Projects: Ensure that needed public facilities, roadway improvements, and other infrastructure improvements are constructed and maintained.
Revenue Diversification and Preservation: Develop a variety of City revenue sources and policies to create a stable revenue base and fiscal policies to support essential City services, regardless of economic climate.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
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6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_ACCEPTARPAFUNDINGRIVCOGATEWAY_PCS.do
cx
Attachments
:
- ARPA_MoValGatewayParkFundingAgreement_7-11-
24_FinalAATF_w-attach_City MV CA AATF.pdf
Final
Approval
Date:
Jul 31, 2024
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Patty Rodriguez
Jeremy Bubnick
Natalia Lopez
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Mike Lee
Patty Rodriguez