CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
November 6, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: James Makshanoff, City Manager
Submitted By: Rene Guerrero, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING $59,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP)(D5) FROM “PHILLIPS RANCH EXERCISE PAR COURSE RESTORATION,” AND APPROPRIATING THIS $59,000 TO “COUNTRY CROSSING PARK PLAYGROUND RESURFACING AND PLAY EQUIPMENT” RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-193- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING $59,000 OF CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP)(D5) FROM “PHILLIPS RANCH EXERCISE PAR COURSE RESTORATION,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71093, DEFUNDING THE PROJECT AND APPROPRIATING THIS $59,000 TO “COUNTRY CROSSING PARK PLAYGROUND RESURFACING AND PLAY EQUIPMENT,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71089 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
City Council adoption of Resolution No. 2023-193 (Attachment No. 1) will unappropriate $59,000 of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery American Rescue Plan (ARP)(D5) funding from “Phillips Ranch Exercise Par Course Restoration,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71093 and appropriate this ARP funding to “Country Crossing Park Playground Resurfacing and Play Equipment,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71089. The “Phillips Ranch Exercise Par Course Restoration,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71093 will continue to remain a project, but will be unfunded until future funding becomes available.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The table below summarizes the fiscal impact of this action:
Project / Funding
“Phillips Ranch Exercise Par Course Restoration,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71093 “Country Crossing Park Playground Resurfacing and Play Equipment,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71089 Beginning Budget
$59,000
$75,000
(Unappropriation)/Appropriation of ARP D5 Funding
($59,000)
$59,000
Revised Budget
$0
$134,000
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
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.
On July 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-122 approving the creation of “Phillips Ranch Exercise Par Course Restoration,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71093 and appropriating $59,000 of D5 ARP funding to the project.
On July 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-118 approving the creation of “Country Crossing Park Playground Resurfacing and Play Equipment,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71089 (Project) and appropriating $75,000 of D5 ARP funding to the Project.
DISCUSSION:
Unappropriating $59,000 of D5 ARP funding from “Phillips Ranch Exercise Par Course Restoration,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71093 and appropriating it to “Country Crossing Park Playground Resurfacing and Play Equipment,” will add more funding to the Project. 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 additional money for the playground equipment replacement from Measure A, which will require an application process and approval from the County of Los Angeles. This will leave “Phillips Ranch Exercise Par Course Restoration,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71093 unfunded until additional funding is identified.
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:
Shandy Dittman
Public Works Fiscal and Project Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2023-193
Amendment of FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Appropriating Additional Funding to “Country Crossing Park Playground Resurfacing and Play Equipment”