CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
July 17, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: James Makshanoff, City Manager
Submitted By: Rene Guerrero, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING A NEW PARTIALLY FUNDED PROJECT, “COUNTRY CROSSING PARK PLAYGROUND RESURFACING AND PLAY EQUIPMENT,” AND APPROPRIATING $75,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) DISTRICT 5 FUNDING TO THE PROJECT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-118 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING A NEW PARTIALLY FUNDED CIP PROJECT, “COUNTRY CROSSING PARK PLAYGROUND RESURFACING AND PLAY EQUIPMENT,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71089, AND APPROPRIATING $75,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) DISTRICT 5 FUNDING TO THE PROJECT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
City Council adoption of Resolution No. 2023-118 (Attachment No. 1) will create a new partially funded project, “Country Crossing Park Playground Resurfacing and Play Equipment,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71089 (Project). It will also appropriate $75,000 of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery American Rescue Plan (ARP) District 5 funding to partially fund the Project. This Project will replace the existing rubberized surfacing and playground equipment at Country Crossing Park. Additional funding will be required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The table below summarizes the fiscal impact of this action:
Project / Funding
“Country Crossing Park Playground Resurfacing and Play Equipment,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71089
Beginning Budget
$0
Appropriation of ARP D5 Funding
$75,000
Ending Budget
$75,000
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On June 7, 2021, as part of the FY 2021-22 adopted budget, the City of Pomona (City) accepted $45.37M of ARP funds from the United States Department of the Treasury, of which $6.8M was budgeted for potential revenue loss.
On August 9, 2021, an ARP study session was held where eligible uses of ARP funds was discussed. The Mayor and City Council provided direction and suggested a plan to allocate $45.37M of the ARP funds.
On September 20, 2021, the Mayor and City Council approved the $45.37M City of Pomona ARP Expenditure Plan.
On June 6, 2022, the City Council approved the proposed ARP Policies and Procedures and adopted the FY 2022-23 budget.
On August 15, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-155 approving an update to the City of Pomona’s Expenditure Plan for ARP funding for FY 2022-23 and increased revenue estimates and appropriations in the amount of $4,000,000.
DISCUSSION:
This Project will replace the original rubberized playground surfacing as it is damaged beyond repair and has exceeded its life expectancy. In addition, it will also replace the existing playground structure, which will require additional funding. The cost of the complete replacement of the playground equipment and surfacing is estimated to be $188,000. Staff anticipates requesting $113,000 for the playground equipment replacement from Measure A, which will require an application process and approval from the County. Staff will come back to Council at a later time when this is approved. The recommended action will fund the rubberized surfacing replacement with $75,000 of ARP (D5) funds.
Guidance from the United States Department of the Treasury (Treasury Guidance) allows ARP funds to be used on park improvements within and outside a QCT (Qualified Census Tract), provided the improvements will serve a population that was disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Treasury Guidance further recognizes that investments in parks, public plazas, and other public outdoor recreation spaces are responsive to the needs of disproportionately impacted communities by promoting healthier living environments and outdoor recreation and socialization to mitigate the spread of Covid-19.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS:
This item supports the 2021-22 City Council Priority 5: Goal O: Improve Parks facilities in the following general order of priority: 1) ensuring that existing amenities are functioning; 2) rehabilitating bathrooms and other park facilities and equipment; 5) adding new bathrooms; and 6) adding additional recreation and playground equipment.
Prepared by:
Stephanie Carbajal
Program Assistant
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2023-118
Attachment No. 2 – CIP Project Details Sheet
Amendment of FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program “Country Crossing Park Playground Resurfacing and Play Equipment”