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 PROJECT, “DISTRICT 4 PARK SECURITY UPGRADES” AND APPROPRIATING $60,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) DISTRICT 4 FUNDING RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-120 - 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 CIP PROJECT, “DISTRICT 4 PARK SECURITY UPGRADES,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71091, AND APPROPRIATING $60,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) DISTRICT 4 FUNDING TO THE PROJECT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
City Council adoption of Resolution No. 2023-120 (Attachment No. 1) will create a new project, “District 4 Park Security Upgrades,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71091 (Project). It will also appropriate $60,000 of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery American Rescue Plan (ARP) District 4 funding to the Project. The Project will add security camera systems at Garfield Park, Montvue Park, Lincoln Park, and Jaycee Park to enhance safety.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The table below summarizes the fiscal impact of this action:
Project / Funding
“District 4 Park Security Upgrades,”
Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71091
Beginning Budget
$0
Appropriation of ARP D4 Funding
$60,000
Ending Budget
$60,000
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 add security camera systems at Garfield Park, Montvue Park, Lincoln Park, and Jaycee Park to enhance safety. The security cameras will link with the IT security camera program and will be compatible with the Citywide camera system plan. The proposed security camera systems will hopefully aid in both deterring and solving crimes.
Guidance from the United States Department of Treasury (Treasury Guidance) allows ARP funds to be used on park improvements within and outside a QCT (Qualified Census Tract), and the proposed 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. 2023-120
Attachment No. 2 – CIP Project Details Sheet
Amendment of FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Creating a New Project, “District 4 Park Security Upgrades”