FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2022
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: PRESENTATION — AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA)
PROJECTS UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive a presentation from the City Manager to provide an update regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Projects and the actions being taken by the City to advance projects consistent with City Council ARPA strategic priorities.
BACKGROUND:
The United States Congress took action to provide financial assistance to the City of Santa Maria and other governments across the United States to both mitigate the financial impacts of COVID as well as stimulate economic recovery. Signed into law on March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("ARPA") provides $350 billion in additional funding for state and local governments.
The intent of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 legislation is designed to address the unprecedented coronavirus health and economic recovery. The legislation provides broad statements regarding the use and restrictions of these funds.
The City of Santa Maria is committed to taking all possible steps to invest ARPA funds in projects that will have a significant public benefit. However, the project list is not considered final, which will allow the City to remain flexible as project feasibility and priorities evolve.
DISCUSSION:
The City will receive approximately $37.2 million in ARPA funds and must spend these grant funds relatively quickly, within roughly three and one-half years, by December 31, 2024. Per prior City Council direction below are the three strategies for ARPA funds:
1. Reimburse costs incurred and revenue lost as a result of COVID-19.
2. Invest this one-time funding in projects that can be completed in the required timeline and increase ongoing revenues or reduce ongoing costs.
3. Strengthen the City's financial position to prepare for future fiscal emergencies.
City staff conducted a robust process to identify and develop projects. This process ensured that City Council strategic guidance set priority for project selection and that each project meets the U.S. Treasury rules for eligibility.
A presentation will be made by City Manager Jason Stilwell, Assistant City Manager Andrew Hackleman, and Finance Director Mary Harvey with an update of ARPA projects and include a list of projects that currently exist and what are proposed.
JASON STILWELL
City Manager
Attachment: ARPA Projects List
2 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
(ARPA) PROJECTS
Project Name
Report Category
Sub -Category
Cost
(approximate)
Santa Maria POC
Project Eligibility
Status
Project Status
City Council's
ARPA Strategy'
PG&E - HVAC
REFURBISHMENT,
REPLACEMENT &
CONTROLS
2. PUBLIC HEALTH
1.4 PREVENTION IN
CONGREGATE
SETTINGS (NURSING
HOMES,
PRISONS/JAILS, DENSE
WORK SITES,
SCHOOLS, ETC.)
56,200,000
Eric Riddiough
Eligible
WAITING ON WITT
PARTNERS LLC
FEEDBACK
2 Surface Seal and Heavy
Rehabilitation of Park
and Recreation Center
Parking Lots
3. SERVICES TO
DISPROPORTIONATELY
IMPACTED
COMMUNITIES
3.13 SOCIAL
DETERMINANTS OF
HEALTH: OTHER
5900,000
Alex Posada
Eligible
PROJECT HAS BEEN
REVIEWED &
APPROVED BY WITT
PARTNERS; PW IS
IMPLEMENTING
ADDITIONAL
JUSTIFICATION
LANGUAGE REQUIRED
BY CONSULTANT
2 Well 6 Intertie
5. INFRASTRUCTURE
5.11 DRINKING
WATER:
TRANSMISSION &
DISTRIBUTION
5400,000
Shad Springer
Eligible
PROJECT HAS BEEN
REVIEWED &
APPROVED BY WITT
PARTNERS; PW 15
IMPLEMENTING
ADDITIONAL
JUSTIFICATION
LANGUAGE REQUIRED
BY CONSULTANT
2 Knudsen Sewer Project
5. INFRASTRUCTURE
5.2 CENTRALIZED
WASTEWATER
COLLECTION &
CONVEYANCE
5500,000
Shad Springer
Eligible
PROJECT HAS BEEN
REVIEWED &
APPROVED BY WITT
PARTNERS; PW IS
IMPLEMENTING
ADDITIONAL
JUSTIFICATION
LANGUAGE REQUIRED
BY CONSULTANT
2
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
(ARPA) PROJECTS
Project Name
Report Category
Sub -Category
Cost
(approximate)
Santa Maria POC
Project Eligibility
Status
Project Status
City Council's
ARPA Strategy'
WWTP
5300,000
Jeff Marecic
Eligible
2 Stowell Waterline
5. INFRASTRUCTURE
5.5 CLEAN WATER:
OTHER SEWER
INFRASTRUCTURE
5.11 DRINKING
WATER:
TRANSMISSION &
DISTRIBUTION
52,000,000
Shad Springer
Eligible
PROJECT HAS BEEN
REVIEWED &
APPROVED BY WITT
PARTNERS; PW 15
IMPLEMENTING
ADDITIONAL
JUSTIFICATION
LANGUAGE REQUIRED
BY CONSULTANT
2 License Plate Reader
Project
$534,750-$879,750
Marc Schneider
Eligible
In Work
2 License Plate Reader
Project (2)
$237,500 (3 years) -
$395,250(5 years)
Marc Schneider
Eligible
In Work
2 Broadband Last Mile
and
Accessibility/Afforda bi I
ity
570,000 (1 year)
Jeff Marecic
Eligible
ARPA Template c/w
2 5 Positions for HR/ Risk
to support COVID
workload
51,220,673 (2.5
years)
Linda Le
Eligible
In work
2 Homeless safety and
quality of life project
$300,000 (1 year)
Andrew Hackleman
Eligible
ARPA Template c/w
2 Downtown
Revitalization Project
(Water & Sewer
infrastructure)
51,500,000
Shad Springer
Eligible
2
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
(ARPA) PROJECTS
Project Name
Report Category
Sub -Category
Cost
(approximate)
Santa Maria POC
Project Eligibility
Status
Project Status
City Council's
ARPA Strategy
Accessible Playgrounds
8 projects
3. SERVICES TO
DISPROPORTIONATELY
IMPACTED
COMMUNITIES
3.13 SOCIAL
DETERMINANTS OF
HEALTH: OTHER
$200K ea = $1.6M
Alex Posada
Eligible
ARPA TEMPLATE TO BE
SUBMITTED ONCE
PROJECT HAS BEEN
FULLY SCOPED & A
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
HAS BEEN CREATED
2 Expanding Hard Courts
5 projects
3. SERVICES TO
DISPROPORTIONATELY
IMPACTED
COMMUNITIES
3.13 SOCIAL
DETERMINANTS OF
HEALTH: OTHER
580K ea = $400K
Alex Posada
Eligible
ARPA TEMPLATE TO BE
SUBMITTED ONCE
PROJECT HAS BEEN
FULLY SCOPED & A
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
HAS BEEN CREATED
2 Pocket Park
Construction 3 projects
3. SERVICES TO
DISPROPORTIONATELY
IMPACTED
COMMUNITIES
3.13 SOCIAL
DETERMINANTS OF
HEALTH: OTHER
5450K = $1.3M
Alex Posada
Eligible
ARPA TEMPLATE TO BE
SUBMITTED ONCE
PROJECT HAS BEEN
FULLY SCOPED & A
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
HAS BEEN CREATED
2 Sports Lighting 3
projects
3. SERVICES TO
DISPROPORTIONATELY
IMPACTED
COMMUNITIES
3.13 SOCIAL
DETERMINANTS OF
HEALTH: OTHER
$1.3M = $3.9M
Alex Posada
Eligible
ARPA TEMPLATE TO BE
SUBMITTED ONCE
PROJECT HAS BEEN
FULLY SCOPED & A
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
HAS BEEN CREATED
2
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
(ARPA) PROJECTS
Project Name
Report Category
Sub -Category
Cost
(approximate)
Santa Maria POC
Project Eligibility
Status
Project Status
City Council's
ARPA Strategy'
Chapel Street Parking
Lot Renovation (Chapel
Plaza)
3. SERVICES TO
DISPROPORTIONATELY
IMPACTED
COMMUNITIES
3.13 SOCIAL
DETERMINANTS OF
HEALTH: OTHER
$900K
Alex Posada / Eric
Riddiough
Eligible
PROJECT HAS BEEN
REVIEWED &
APPROVED BY WITT
PARTNERS; PW IS
CONSIDERING
ADDITIONAL
CONTRACT LANGUAGE
IN LINE WITH ARPA
GUIDELINES
2 SM Sports Complex
3. SERVICES TO
DISPROPORTIONATELY
IMPACTED
COMMUNITIES
Unknown at this
time
Alex Posada
Eligible
PENDING REVIEW
2 'City Council's ARPA Strategy: 1. Reimburse costs/revenue loss from COVID; 2. Invest in one-time Projects; 3. Strengthen City finances Revised: 1/13/2022