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 ...
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