HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 22-063Resolution 22-063
A Resolution Authorizing the Distribution of American Rescue Plan Act Funds
Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South Dakota as follows:
Whereas, in response to the impacts of COVID the federal government passed the
American Rescue Plan Act that allocated funds to local governments to address
community needs; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings conducted two surveys of the public, businesses, and
community partners to identify the impact and needs of COVID within the Brookings
Community; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings held multiple public discussions of survey outcomes and
funding requests; and
Whereas, Agencies who receive City of Brookings ARPA dollars will adhere to
requirements including the utilization of funds for capital or one-time purchases, projects
will not create an ongoing unfunded obligation/liability of the city, projects or programs
will be financially sustainable after city funds expire, an annual report identifying the
impact of stated outcomes to will reported for two years commencing August 2023 and
all funded projects must adhere to the City's vision and policies; and
Now, Therefore, It Is Hereby Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings,
South Dakota, as follows:
A. That the City of Brookings will distribute $2.2 million in APRA funds to the following
for purposes set forth within project outlines; and
Ivy Center for an Expansion Project
$1,200,000
Brookings Economic Development Corporation for a Child Care
Facility
$
500,000
Brookings Economic Development Corporation for a Child Care
Coordinator
$
80,000
Habitat for Humanity for Affordable Housing Development in
Brookings
$
110,000
ICAP for Affordable Housing Projects in Brookings
$
110,000
City of Brookings Workforce Housing Project
$
200,000
B. That the City Manager is authorized to execute the required agreements and
details to satisfy the direction of this Resolution.
Passed and approved on the 9th day of August, 2022.
CITY OFXPROOKI14q;S, SD
Niemeyer,
ATTEST:
[36WfA`e'F6jter, City Clerk