HomeMy WebLinkAbout216-23 RESOLUTION113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Resolution: 216-23
File Number: 2023-1127
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL):
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY'S CONTINUED MEMBERSHIP IN THE NORTHWEST
ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION THROUGH 2O28 AND TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF
MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,856.65
WHEREAS, at the August 23, 2023 Regional Planning Commission Policy Committee meeting, the Board approved a
new fee structure, changing the rate from $.70 per capita to $.85 per capita.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the City's continued
membership in the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission through 2028 and further approves the
payment of membership dues for 2023 in the amount of $79,856.65 based on a fee structure of $0.85 per capita.
PASSED and APPROVED on October 17, 2023
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Attest: 01t» 1 I ! urll1r
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Kara Paxton, City Clerl reasurer �.
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CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2023
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
TO:
Mayor Jordan and City Council
THRU:
Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director
FROM:
Becca Bertram, Ops & Customer Relations Mgr
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission Membership
RECOMMENDATION:
2023-1127
Staff recommends approval of a membership with the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission for
each year from 2024 through 2028.
BACKGROUND:
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission provides a wide range of planning, administrative,
and technical services to member governments. Membership also enables eligibility for federal aid distributed
to member jurisdictions in Washington and Benton counties for transportation projects of regional significance.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fayetteville's participation and representation in regional affairs is critical to the future of Northwest
Arkansas. Per the attached memo, approximately $117 million has been awarded for projects, and $24,925,692 of
that amount has been specifically awarded to Fayetteville since 2013. In addition to federal aid eligibility,
membership with the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission provides the City an avenue for
regional dialogue and cooperation.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
The membership fee for 2024 is $79,856.65. At the August 23, 2023 RPC/Policy Committee meeting, the
Board approved a new fee structure, changing the rate from $0.70 per capita to $0.85 per capita for the ten
largest jurisdictions with a population of 9,000 and greater; and continued the higher $1/capita rate for the 25
smaller jurisdictions with populations below 9,000. This money has been budgeted in the General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS: SRF (#3), NWARPC Membership Memo (#4)
Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
== City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Y 113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479)575-8323
- Legislation Text
File #: 2023-1127
Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission Membership
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY'S CONTINUED MEMBERSHIP IN THE
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION THROUGH 2O28 AND TO
APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,856.65
WHEREAS, at the August 23, 2023 Regional Planning Commission Policy Committee meeting, the
Board approved a new fee structure, changing the rate from $.70 per capita to $.85 per capita.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the City's
continued membership in the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission through 2028 and
further approves the payment of membership dues for 2023 in the amount of $79,856.65 based on a fee
structure of $0.85 per capita.
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Becca Bertram
Submitted By
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2023-1127
Item ID
10/17/2023
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
9/19/2023 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (620)
Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
Approval of a membership with the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to support the operation of
the agency.
1010.090.6600-5735.00
Account Number
40901.4008
Project Number
Budgeted Item? Yes
Does item have a direct cost? Yes
Is a Budget Adjustment attached? No
Purchase Order Number:
Change Order Number:
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
Budget Impact:
Total Amended Budget
Expenses (Actual+Encum)
Available Budget
Item Cost
Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget
General
Fund
Project Title
$ 79,856.65
79,856.65
$ 79,856.65
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Approval Date:
V20221130
NWA NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Regional 1311 Clayton St., Springdale, Arkansas, 72762
Planning
Commission • (479) 751 7125 o Fax: (479) 7517150 . http://0warpc.org
August 29, 2023 RECEIVED
Mayor Lioneld Jordan SEP 0-1 2023
City of Fayetteville CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
113 W Mountain MAYOR'S OFFICL
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Re: 2024 Budget Request
Dear Mayor Jordan:
In anticipation of the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission's next year's budget and
operations, NWARPC respectfully requests that $79,856.65 be appropriated in the 2024 Fayetteville
budget as the City's contribution toward the 2024 operation of the agency.
At the August 23, 2023 RPC/Policy Committee meeting, the Board approved a new fee structure, changing
the rate from $0.70 per capita to $0.85 per capita for the ten largest jurisdictions with a population of
9,000 and greater; and continued the higher $1/capita rate for the 25 smaller jurisdictions with
populations below 9,000. The funds help us to meet expanded federal planning requirements necessary
for cities and counties to qualify for federal transportation funding; and to maintain the level of services
we have been providing for our members.
The Commission continues to provide a vital forum for regional dialogue and cooperation, along with a
wide range of planning, administrative, and technical services to our member governments. NWARPC is
the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Transportation Management Area (TMA)
for the region. These designations increase the federally required transportation planning and
programming of millions of dollars to deliver federal -aid projects to our region.
As the designated MPO/TMA, NWARPC is responsible for the award of over $14 million annually to
member jurisdictions in Washington and Benton Counties. Since 2013, approximately $117 million has
been awarded for projects and $24,925,692 of that amount has been specifically awarded to Fayetteville.
Serving as the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Designated Recipient, NWARPC is also responsible for
transit planning in the two -county area, and for determining the award split (approx. $3.75 million) of FTA
funding annually to Ozark Regional Transit Authority (ORT) and Razorback Transit.
Fayetteville's participation and representation in regional affairs is critical to the future of Northwest
Arkansas —particularly as the region continues to grow and expand. Consideration of your continued
membership would be appreciated. Should any questions arise, or should additional information or
assistance be required, please advise.
Sincerely,
Tim Conklin
Executive Director