ATTACHMENT NO. 1ATTACHMENT NO. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 80 ATTACHMENT NO. 1
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF POMONA’S AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) SPENDING PLAN UPDATE WHEREAS, In response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health crisis, the U.S. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act on March 11, 2021. These assistance programs provide needed relief to state, local and tribal governments to enable them to continue to support the public health response and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable economic recovery.
WHEREAS, On June 7, 2021, the City Council accepted the $45.37M of the ARP funds allocated to the City of Pomona from the United States Federal Government Department of Treasury.
WHEREAS, On August 9, 2021, the City Council held the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Budget Study Session.
WHEREAS, The City Council approved the last ARP Spending Plan via Resolution 2022-206 on November 21, 2022.
WHEREAS, The City of Pomona should adopt an expenditure plan for the American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds received from the United States Treasury Department of the Federal Government.
WHEREAS, Funding from the ARP is subject to the requirements specified in the Final Rule released by the US Treasury, and that ARP funds are to be obligated by December 2024 and expended by December 2026.
WHEREAS, According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), who is the audit, evaluation, and investigative arm of Congress, ‘Obligated’ is defined as a definite commitment that creates a legal liability of the government for the payment of goods and services ordered or received, or legal duty that could mature into a legal liability by virtue of actions on the part of another party that are beyond the control of the government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pomona, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. All appropriations and revenue estimates for departments or major organizational units within the American Rescue plan fund will be approved by the Mayor and City Council at future meetings.
SECTION 2. The American Rescue Plan Final Rule (Guidelines) will need to be followed and referred to when implementing any ARP program or service.
SECTION 3. That the City Council approves the updated American Rescue Plan (ARP) Spending Plan as presented on May 15, 2023 and reflected in the table below.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution, and it shall thereupon be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 2023.
ATTEST: CITY OF POMONA:
Rosalia A. Butler, City Clerk Tim Sandoval, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF POMONA
I, ROSALIA A. BUTLER, CITY CLERK of the City of Pomona do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pomona held on the 15th day of May, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Rosalia A. Butler, City Clerk
Resolution No. 2023-80
May 15, 2023