HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-038 CCR Member Graves introduced the following resolution and moved itsadoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-38
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SPEND UP TO 3,264,133
IN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS THROUGH 2024
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue
Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) into law. The American Rescue Plan Act provides $1.9 trillion in
additionalrelief to respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19); and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center was allocated $3,264,133 which can be
used to support urgent COVID-19 response efforts to continue to decrease the spread of the virus
and bring the pandemic under control, replace lost revenue for eligible state, local, territorial and
Tribal governments to strengthen support for vital public services and help retain jobs, support
immediate economic stability for households and business and address systemic public health and
economic challenges that have contributed to the unequal impact of the pandemic, as well as
necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, on June_, 2021, the City of Brooklyn Center received $1,623,762.20,
and asupplemental distribution of$53,173.74 of the $3,264,133 with the remaining balance being
available for requesting in June 2022; and
WHEREAS, the period of performance for the American Rescue Plan Act is from
March 3, 2021 and must be obligated by December 21, 2024, which means all funds must be
encumbered and projects contracted. By December 31, 2026, all projects must be complete,
including all payments made for encumbrances and projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has established guiding principles for the
use ofthe funds and has utilized community feedback to develop a 2021-2024 investment plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center hereby authorizes staff to spend up to $3,264,133 in American Rescue Recovery
Act funds between 2022 and 2024 in accordance with the proposed investment plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all planned investments that do not occur in a
givenyear will roll forward to the following year, provided all funds are expended by the end of
2024.
March 14, 2022 Liri
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-38
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Lawrence-Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Graves, Lawrence-Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None.
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.