Report Prepared by: Stephanie R. Dietz, City Manager
Title
SUBJECT: Review and Approve the Recommended Allocations of American Rescue Plan Act to Non-Profit Organizations
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review and approve the recommended allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to Non-Profit Support as part of the approved City Council ARPA Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction on program elements and operational needs related to the implementation of the ARPA Strategic Investment Plan and continued impact of COVID-19 to essential services.
Body
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
DISCUSSION
During December 6, 2021 Public Hearing, the City Council adopted the ARPA Strategic Investment Plan that includes the following projects and funding:
|
Category |
Amount |
|
Affordable Housing |
$6,500,000 |
|
Water |
$2,500,000 |
|
Broadband |
$2,650,000 |
|
Applegate Zoo Renovation/Expansion |
$2,000,000 |
|
Bob Hart Square Expansion |
$800,000 |
|
Mainstreet Directional Enhancements |
$750,000 |
|
Parklets/Beautification |
$200,000 |
|
Community Park #42 |
$5,000,000 |
|
Tourism |
$0 |
|
Utility Bill Relief |
$1,000,000 |
|
Job Training Program |
$1,000,000 |
|
Stimulus Payments |
$1,000,000 |
|
Expanded Youth Programs |
$250,000 |
|
Non-Profit Support |
$1,500,000 |
|
COVID-19 City Expense |
$613,916 |
|
Est. Total |
$25,763,916 |
|
ARPA Allocation |
$27,427,882 |
|
Remaining Funds |
$1,663,966 |
To facilitate the approval of the Non-Profit Support allocation of $1,500,000, an RFP was drafted and released on January 17, 2022 to solicit proposals from the community. On March 14, 2022, thirteen proposals were received. The below list outlines the proposals submitted:
1. Friends of the Merced County Library $25,000
2. Kiwanis Club - Kiddie Land $1,050,424.21
3. Boys & Girls Club $134,217.54
4. League of United African American Citizens $35,000
5. United Way - Merced City Stewardship $110,448.80
6. United Way - Mountain Valley 211 $100,000
7. Merced County Hispanic Chamber $12,800
8. Merced County Food Bank $250,000
9. Merced Lao Family $138,950
10. Kid Discovery Station $285,000
11. Community Foundation Merced County $214,200
12. Gateway EduCare $92,900
13. United Way - Food Recovery $285,454.40
The City Council Sub-Committee on Budget performed independent scoring and met to review and provide a final recommendation to the City Council on April 6, 2022. The scoring summary and funding recommendations are as follows:
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
This item allows for the City Council to provide direction on total allocation. With City Council direction, staff will return with contracts and specific funding allocation requests at a future meeting. No impact on City resources at this time.
ATTACHMENTS
1. RFP for Non-Profit Support
2. Friends of the Merced County Library Proposal
3. Kiwanis Club - Kiddie Land Proposal
4. Boys & Girls Club Proposal
5. League of United African American Citizens Proposal
6. United Way - Merced City Stewardship Proposal
7. United Way - Mountain Valley 211 Proposal
8. Merced County Hispanic Chamber Proposal
9. Merced County Food Bank Proposal
10. Merced Lao Family Proposal
11. Kids Discovery Station Proposal
12. Community Foundation Merced County Proposal
13. Gateway EduCare Proposal
14. United Way - Food Recover Proposal