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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-084
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
ACT SPENDING PLAN; APPROVING A SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ALPHA
PROJECT FOR TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT DUE TO THE
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19); AND
REALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR
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
WHEREAS, 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 received $57,535,251 in two tranches, with
$28,767,625 provided in May 2021 and the remaining $28,767,625 received twelve months later; and
WHEREAS, the City Council programmed ARPA Funds in accordance with Federal Law
and guidance; and
WHEREAS, the City previously contracted with Alpha Project to administer the Take Back
the Streets Program (“Program”), which provides the homeless with immediate transitional
employment and training while providing the community with vital cost-saving services through
the removal of trash and debris throughout Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, in order for an outside agency or City Department to receive and operate a
federally funded activity, they must formally enter into a Subrecipient Agreement , which was
executed via Agreement No. 2021-125 and a First Amendment No. 2023-136; and
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WHEREAS, the City now desires to enter into a Second Amendment No. 2024-104 to
continue to operate the Program with additional funding obtained through ARPA; and
WHEREAS, contracting with Alpha Project would materially better serve the City’s
interest because Alpha Project provides a unique benefit to the community in the form of
immediate transitional employment and training for the homeless population at vital cost savings
for trash and debris removal throughout Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, Staff has determined that Alpha Project is experienced and staffed in a manner
such that they can prepare and deliver the services required by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it:
1. Approves the Second Amendment No. 2024-104 to the City of Chula Vista
Contractor/Service Provider Services Agreement with Alpha Project To Provide
Transitional Employment Due to the Public Health Emergency With Respect To The
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), in the form presented, with such minor
modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, authorizes and directs
the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment, and directs a copy of the Second
Amendment to be kept on file with the Office of the City Clerk.
2. Amends The American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan and reallocates funds within the
American Rescue Plan Act 2021 Funds under Negative Economic Impacts category as follows:
Increasing of $100,000 in expenditures under the American Rescue Plan Act 2021 Fund
(Fund 268), increasing project appropriation for the Alpha Project Take Back the
Streets project (CRF0020).
Decrease of $100,000 in expenditures under the American Rescue Plan Act 2021 Fund
(Fund 268) from the Homeless Supportive Services project (CRF0022).
Homeless Supportive Services Project (CRF0022) ($100,000)
Alpha Project Take Back the Streets (CRF0020) $100,000
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Stacey Kurz Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Housing and Homeless Services City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 21st day of May 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Gonzalez, Morineau, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
John McCann, 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. 2024-084 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 21st day of May 2024.
Executed this 21st day of May 2024.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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