HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2022-032RESOLUTION NO. 2022-032
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA (1) APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT
TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SPENDING PLAN;
(2) REALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR; AND (3)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, AS SET FORTH
HEREIN, TO EXECUTE ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS OR
AGREEMENTS WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY TO
IMPLEMENT SAID AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the United States Congress passed the American Rescue
Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) – CDFA 21.027, which provides fiscal relief funds to State and
Local Governments, and other program areas aimed at mitigating the continuing effects of the
COVID-19 Pandemic; and
WHEREAS, ARPA is intended to provide support to local governments in responding to
the impact of COVID-19 and in their efforts to contain COVID-19 in their communities,
residents, and businesses; and
WHEREAS, ARPA includes State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to support urgent
COVID response efforts to decrease the spread of the virus; to replace lost public sector revenue
to strengthen support for vital public services; to support immediate economic stabilization for
households and businesses; and to address systemic public health and economic challenges that
have contributed to inequal impacts of the pandemic on certain populations; and
WHERAS, the United States Department of Treasury has adopted the interim final rule as
guidance regarding the use of ARPA Funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista will receive $57,535,251 in two tranches with
$28,767,625 provided in May 2021 and the remaining $28,767,625 to be received twelve months
later; and
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to expend a portion of the first tranche of the City’s
ARPA Funds in accordance with Federal Law and guidance, for the current critical needs and
priorities including services to at-risk and homeless individuals; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified a new activity entitled Homeless Supportive Services
under the Negative Economic Impacts category which addresses an urgent need within the
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista that it hereby amends The American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan and reallocates funds
within the American Rescue Plan Act 2021 Fund (Fund 268) as follows:
Economic Development: Curb/Sidewalk Café Grant ($100,000)
Negative Economic Impacts: Homeless Supportive Services $100,000
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council authorizes the City Manager or their
designee(s) to execute any required documents or agreements necessary to implement said
amendment.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Glen R. Googins
Director of Development Services City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 8th day of February 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cardenas, Galvez, McCann, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Padilla
Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2022-032 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 8th day of February 2022.
Executed this 8th day of February 2022.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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