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File ID: 2022-01311 7/19/2022 Consent Item 19.
Title: City Council COVID-19 Response: ARPA Framework and Funding Priorities: Grant Agreement with Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services for a Food Assistance Program
File ID: 2022-01311
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Pass a Motion authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute an ARPA Grant Agreement with Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services in an amount not- to-exceed $500,000 for a food assistance program.
Contact: Denise Malvetti, Deputy Director, (916) 808-7064, [email protected], Ginger Weagraff, Development Project Manager, (916) 808-1222, [email protected], City Manager’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development Presenter: None.
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-ARPA Reinvestment Fund Programs
3-ARPA Grant Agreement with Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: On September 14, 2021, the City Council adopted the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Framework and Funding Priorities (ARPA Framework). The adopted ARPA Framework included funding allocations in the following areas:
· Small Business and Commercial Corridor Revitalization; · Homeless and Housing;
· Youth, Workforce Training and Gang Prevention;
· Arts and the Creative Economy; and
· Valuing City Employees and Addressing Organizational Needs.
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File ID: 2022-01311 7/19/2022 Consent Item 19.
On October 19, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-0313, which authorized the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to accept $112.2 million of ARPA funding; establish the ARPA Reinvestment Fund (Fund 1003); and allocate $112.2 million of ARPA funds to provide government services and budget the resulting available resources in the ARPA Reinvestment Fund to assist with recovery and reopening efforts.
On June 28, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-0220, which authorized the appropriation of $1.5 million in ARPA funds for food security initiatives. Among the identified priorities was a $500,000 allocation to support local food bank providers.
Since the onset of the pandemic, the demand for food has increased significantly and remained high.
In April 2022, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) and its partner network served over 213,570 individuals, which marks a 42 percent increase from pre-pandemic numbers. Further exacerbating the current need are higher food prices caused by rising inflation and supply chain disruptions. With so many individuals unable to meet their basic food needs, a program to support local food bank providers is necessary. Therefore, this report seeks to award the $500,000 food bank support allocation to SFBFS via a grant agreement.
Policy Considerations: The use of ARPA Reinvestment Funds to provide food bank support is consistent with both the adopted ARPA Framework and Resolution No. 2021-0313.
Economic Impacts: Providing food bank support will aid economic recovery efforts by helping community members meet their basic food needs.
Environmental Considerations:
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The proposed action is not a project under CEQA because it relates to government fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, §§15060(c)(3), 15378(b)(4)).
Sustainability: Not applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: None.
Rationale for Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed action because SFBFS is uniquely positioned to maximize both the amount and the efficiency of food distributed.
SFBFS is a Feeding America Partner Distribution Organization that works with local agencies, shelters, and food pantries to feed people experiencing food insecurity in Sacramento County.
SFBFS is able to combine food purchased with the City funding and other donations to significantly City of Sacramento Page 2 of 3
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increase the amount of food distributed. In terms of efficiency, SFBFS will leverage its existing partner network to distribute food to dozens of smaller food pantries, local shelters, and community- based organizations within the City. In total, SFBFS estimates the grant will enable them to purchase approximately 371,900 pounds of food, which equates to approximately 310,000 meals according to Feeding America standards.
SFBFS also has a successful track record of combating local food insecurity. In 2020, the City awarded SFBFS with a $749,900 CARES grant. As a result of the CARES funding, SFBFS purchased 729,510 pounds of food equating to the distribution approximately 607,925 meals to 21,026 households through their network partners.
Financial Considerations: Sufficient funding is available in the ARPA Food Security Initiatives MYOP (I02612070) to execute a $500,000 agreement with SFBFS (ARPA Reinvestment Fund, Fund 1003).
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
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Attachment 2
ARPA Reinvestment Fund (Fund 1003) $112,313,331
Program Description Approved
Expenditure Category
Aggie Square Job Center 1,000,000 3
Al Fresco Dining Program Development 200,000 1
Animal Services for the Homeless (ASHR) Response Team 753,230 2 ARPA Grant Liaison Consulting Services 530,490 5
Arts and Cultural Nonprofits 2,250,000 4
Arts Journalism Grant Program 250,000 4
Business Compliance Unit (BCU) Night Team 1,656,101 5
Center for Workers' Rights 550,000 3
Citywide Equity Study 250,000 1
Code Enforcement 205,683 2
Community Response Staffing Expansion 1,025,157 2
Comprehensive Siting Plan - Location Buildout 3,869,400 2 Comprehensive Siting Plan - Meadowview Acres Tree Removal 224,999 5 Comprehensive Siting Plan - Property Acquisition 12,783,299 2 Continuation of Existing Homelessness Programming 7,933,277 2 COPS Hiring Program Grant Matching Funds 4,057,327 5
Creative Businesses 1,750,000 4
Creative Economy Focused Youth Workforce Development 1,500,000 4 Direct Investment Program 750,000 3
Downtown Core and Old Sacramento Revitalization 3,875,000 1 Food Justice Task Force 1,000,000 3
Forensiclean Extended Services 1,000,000 2
Gang Prevention and Intervention 1,500,000 3
Homeless and Housing Commitment 8,530,664 2
Illegal Dumping Support 787,000 2
Individual Artists and Creatives 2,750,000 4
K Street Lighting 619,150 1
Labor Negotiations 9,893,510 5
Lighting and Safety Enhancement 1,125,000 1
Local Food Bank Provider Support 500,000 3
North Sacramento Code Enforcement and Outreach 450,000 1 Public Records Staffing 3,639,334 5
Public Works Support of Homelessness Programming 572,000 2 Respite Centers Program 2,240,290 2
Sacramento Inclusive Economic Development Collaborative 3,500,000 1 Sacramento Native American Health Center 100,000 1
Small Business Priorities 7,380,850 1
Substance Use Respite and Engagement Program 1,300,000 2 Tourism Recovery through Iconic Event Production 1,500,000 4 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reinvestment Fund Programs (reflects Council actions through 6/28/2022)
Attachment 2
Program Description Approved
Expenditure Category
Towing Administration Fee Reform 200,000 1
Vaccine Outreach and Education 1,000,000 1
Workforce Training Programs 2,750,000 3
Youth Pop-Up Program 1,300,000 3
$99,051,761
ARPA Balance $13,261,570
Allocation of ARPA by Mayor/Council Priorities Category Funding Small Business and Commercial Corridor Revitalization 1 18,700,000 Homeless and Housing Commitment 2 41,000,000
Youth, Workforce Training, and Gang Prevention 3 9,350,000 Arts, Creative Economy, and Tourism 4 10,000,000
Citywide Organizational Needs 5 20,001,761
Total 99,051,761$