CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
May 6, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Gutierrez, City Manager
Submitted By: Rene Guerrero, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY ADDING $155,000 OF ARP DISTRICT 5 FUNDING TO “PHILLIPS RANCH EXERCISE PARCOURSE RESTORATION” RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-65 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $155,000 OF CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) DISTRICT 5 FUNDING TO “PHILLIPS RANCH EXERCISE PARCOURSE RESTORATION,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71093 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
City Council adoption of Resolution No. 2024-65 (Attachment No. 1) will appropriate $155,000 of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery American Rescue Plan (ARP) District 5 funding to “Phillips Ranch Exercise Parcourse Restoration,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71093 (Project). The Project will upgrade and/or replace the existing exercise stations along the greenbelt and other areas throughout the Phillips Ranch Assessment District.
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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
Beginning Budget (Unfunded Park Project)
$0
Appropriation of ARP D5 Funding
$155,000
Ending Budget
$155,000
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 to discuss eligible uses of ARP funds. The City Council provided direction and suggested a plan to allocate $45.37M of the ARP funds.
On September 20, 2021, the 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.
On July 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-122 creating the Project and appropriating $59,000 of D5 ARP Funding to the Project.
On November 6, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-193, unappropriating $59,000 of D5 ARP funds from the Project, thereby defunding the Project, and appropriated this $59,000 of ARP funding to “Country Crossing Park Playground Resurfacing and Play Equipment,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71089.
On February 26, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-24 replacing the $134,000 of ARP funding in “Country Crossing Park Playground Resurfacing and Play Equipment,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71089 with $350,000 of Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Measure A funding.
DISCUSSION:
This Project will provide for the upgrade and/or replacement of the existing exercise stations along the greenbelt and other areas throughout the Phillips Ranch Assessment District. The existing exercise stations are the original installations, and have deteriorated over time. Each station requires up-to-date fall zones, new surfacing, and new exercise equipment, as necessary. The greenbelt provides opportunities for outdoor exercise, walking, and a healthy environment for City residents.
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. 2024-65
Amendment of the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Adding Funding to “Phillips Ranch Exercise Par Course Restoration”