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EVERETT RESOLUTION NO. 7775 WASHINGTON A RESOLUTION authorizing next steps for ARPA-funded projects and initiatives. WHEREAS, A. The City of Everett is the recipient of$20,695,570 from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, as authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).These funds represent a one-time opportunity to invest federal dollars toward the City's most pressing community challenges and recovery efforts. These funds must be spent within the guidelines established by the U.S.Treasury. B. At its meetings during 2021-2022, the City Council held briefings and a workshop for consideration of APRA investments and approval of some uses of ARPA funds. Council Meeting Date Council Item September 1, 2021 Approval of Pallet Shelter Expansion with ARPA Funds (Contract amount$483,224.31) October 27, 2021 Approval of Resolution Authorizing Everett Forward Grant Program with ARPA Funds ($1,000,000) November 17, 2021 Council Workshop to Discuss ARPA Investments priority areas and potential projects February 16, 2022 Council Briefing to Discuss ARPA Investments project updates C. In accordance with City Council direction, City staff has brought forward to City Council the following projects and initiatives that are ready for implementation: Estimated Priority Area Project/Initiatives Description Cost: Shelter& Expand Pallet Shelters: Expand/Add pallet shelter $2,700,000 homelessness communities to address increased unsheltered populations. support facilities Includes capital expenses, site development and approximately three years initial operations expenses for three sites. Behavioral health Service Coordination for those unsheltered (Chart 2.0)/ $870,000 services&staff Immediate outreach and navigation: A 30-month pilot program to increase service coordination and provide case management to the increased unsheltered population in