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Home My WebLink About284-24 RESOLUTIONEl1 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 284-24 File Number: 2024-718 CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ARPA FUNDING REALLOCATION): A RESOLUTION TO COMMIT $20,665.00 IN ACCRUED INTEREST ON THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS TO THE CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville was awarded $17.9 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to assist in responding to the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, beginning in 2021, the City established a number of projects to address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the City including assistance to nonprofit organizations, vaccine incentives, workforce training, development programs, floodplain conservation, a childcare assistance program, funding to provide new ambulances to the regional ambulance authority, and programs to address housing instability in Fayetteville; and WHEREAS, on June 18, 2024, the City Council passed Resolution 168-24 that committed the remaining ARPA funds to the Childcare Assistance Program; and WHEREAS, staff indicated that interest will continue to accrue on the remaining unspent balance of ARPA funds until these funds are fully spent by the nonprofit organizations they have been committed to and, during the meeting on June 18, 2024, it was agreed that accrued interest would be brought forward periodically to Council to consider for commitment to the City Childcare Assistance Program. 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 commits $20,665.00 in accrued interest on the American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Childcare Assistance Program. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget adjustment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution. PASSED and APPROVED on November 19, 2024 Page 1 �titlllfll/l/� 0 �K Resolution. 284-24 �`\ ��• ' T` File Number: 2024-718 \ �J�• G\TY pF ,• Approved: Attest: — FAYETTEVILLE 9 . q�kANSFZD ""W, JG TONS �,�w• Page 2 Office of the City Clerk Treasurer Kara Paxton — City Clerk Treasurer Jackson Shelton — Senior Deputy City Clerk OF 4AYETTF 1 i 0 µM .. 4 RKAN SPS 113 W. Mountain Street, Suite 308 Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 Phone: 479.575.8323 cityclerk@fayetteville-ar.gov Departmental Correspondence To: Lioneld Jordan, Mayor From: Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer'��G CC: City Attorney Kit Williams, Senior Assistant Blake Pennington, Chief of Staff Susan Norton & Chief Financial Officer Paul Becker Date: November 8, 2024 RE: City Clerk Treasurer Kara Paxton — Out of Office due to Medical Procedure Mayor Lioneld Jordan, Due to a medical procedure, I will be unavailable to sign documents or attend meetings starting November 11th, 2024. 1 plan to be back in the office as of November 25th, 2024. Senior Deputy City Clerk Treasurer Jackson Shelton or Deputy City Clerk — Codifier Courtney Spohn will notify you should these dates change. The recommended recovery time for my medical procedure (Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant) ranges from 4 to 8 weeks. The surgeon stated that I must be off work for at least one week. The surgeon also encouraged me to utilize telework options in the weeks following the initial surgery week. He also stated that should I need to physically come to work, I need to park as close to the building as possible, no lifting/carrying heavy or large objects, and no sudden twisting or turning. In my absence, I authorize Senior Deputy City Clerk Treasurer Jackson Shelton to attest your (Mayor Lioneld Jordan) signature. Should an issue arise that Mr. Shelton is not available to sign within a 24- hour timeframe, I authorize Deputy City Clerk — Codifier Courtney Spohn to sign in our absence. As the official custodian of the City's seal, I authorize Mr. Shelton and Ms. Spohn to use the seal for official purposes only. Please direct city staff to route all Alcohol Permits to Mr. Shelton for review and electronic signature. Please notify the Accounting Department that check requests will be reviewed and signed by Ms. Spohn before being emailed to the Accounting Department. Ms. Spohn will also be responsible for approving purchase requests submitted November 11th — November 15th, 2024. Mr. Shelton and Ms. Spohn will go above and beyond to ensure that our office continues to support all our internal and external customers while I am out of office. Over the last 3 years Ms. Spohn has continuously demonstrated her professionalism and advanced skillset in her positions. Mr. Shelton has been with our office for almost 2 years now and has consistently impressed me by going above and beyond in his work duties. I am confident that Mr. Shelton and Ms. Spohn will successfully manage the office while I am out. M/10 CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2024 TO: Mayor Jordan and City Council THRU: Paul Becker, Chief Financial Officer FROM: Steven Dotson, Internal Auditor SUBJECT: Commit ARPA interest to Childcare program RECOMMENDATION: CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2024-718 Staff recommends that City Council commit $20,665.00 in accrued interest on the American Rescue Plan Act funds to the City Childcare Assistance ARPA program and approve a budget adjustment BACKGROUND: The City of Fayetteville was awarded $17.9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to assist in responding to the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City has established a number of projects to address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the City. In 2022 through 2024, City Council passed a number of resolutions to approve a total of $2,185,005 (including allocated interest) to fund a City Childcare Assistance program. Although City funds generally could not be used for this purpose, the American Rescue Plan Act regulations allow this as a qualified use of funds under the ARPA award. DISCUSSION: During the most recent Council discussion of the City Childcare Assistance Program (when approving resolution 168-24 on June 18, 2024), staff indicated that Interest will continue to accrue on the remaining unspent balance of ARPA funds until these funds are fully spent by the nonprofit organizations they have been committed to. During that discussion, it was agreed that accured interest would be brought forward periodically to Council to consider for commitment to the City Childcare Assistance program. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: Commitment of $20,665 in accrued interest to the City Childcare Assistance Program ATTACHMENTS: SRF (#3), BA (#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 #: 2024-718 Commit ARPA interest to Childcare program A RESOLUTION TO COMMIT $20,665.00 IN ACCRUED INTEREST ON THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS TO THE CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville was awarded $17.9 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to assist in responding to the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, beginning in 2021, the City established a number of projects to address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the City including assistance to nonprofit organizations, vaccine incentives, workforce training, development programs, floodplain conservation, a childcare assistance program, funding to provide new ambulances to the regional ambulance authority, and programs to address housing instability in Fayetteville; and WHEREAS, on June 18, 2024, the City Council passed Resolution 168-24 that committed the remaining ARPA funds to the Childcare Assistance Program; and WHEREAS, staff indicated that interest will continue to accrue on the remaining unspent balance of ARPA funds until these funds are fully spent by the nonprofit organizations they have been committed to and, during the meeting on June 18, 2024, it was agreed that accrued interest would be brought forward periodically to Council to consider for commitment to the City Childcare Assistance Program. 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 commits $20,665.00 in accrued interest on the American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Childcare Assistance Program. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget adjustment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution. Page 1 Steven Dotson Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2024-718 Item ID 11/19/2024 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item 10/30/2024 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (110) Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: Staff recommends that City Council commit $20,665.00 in accrued interest on the American Rescue Plan Act funds to the City Childcare Assistance ARPA program and approve a budget adjustment Budget Impact: 2246.800.9721-5315.00 ARPA Account Number Fund 20023.2021 ARPA Childcare Assistance Program Project Number Budgeted Item? Yes Does item have a direct cost? No Is a Budget Adjustment attached? Yes Purchase Order Number: Change Order Number: Original Contract Number: Comments: Total Amended Budget Expenses (Actual+Encum) Available Budget Item Cost Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget Project Title $ 760,226.00 $ 708,136.93 52,089.07 $ 20,665.00 72,754.07 Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Approval Date: V20221130 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas - Budget Adjustment (Agenda) Budget Year Division Adjustment Number CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (110) /Org2 2024 Requestor: Steven Dotson BUDGET ADJUSTMENT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION: Staff recommends that Council commit the accrued interest on the American Rescue Plan Act to the City Childcare Assistance Program and approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $20,665.00 COUNCIL DATE: 11/19/2024 ITEM ID#: 2024-718 Kevin Springer 70/31/202q 77:72 RIP Budget Division Date TYPE: D - (City Council) JOURNAL#: GLDATE: RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE CHKD/POSTED: TOTAL 20,665 20,665 v.20241029 Increase / (Decrease) Project.Sub# Account Number Expense Revenue Project Sub.Detl AT Account Name 2246.800.9721-5315.00 20,665 - 20023 2021 EX Contract Services 2246.800.9246-4705.00 - 20,665 20023 2021 RE Interest on checking - Base I of 1