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RESOLUTION NO. ______________
<br />A RESOLUTION authorizing next steps for ARPA-funded projects and initiatives.
<br />WHEREAS,
<br />A.The City of Everett is the recipient of $20,695,570 from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal
<br />Recovery Fund, as authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). These funds
<br />represent a one-time opportunity to invest federal dollars toward the City’s most pressing
<br />community challenges and recovery efforts. These funds must be spent within the
<br />guidelines established by the U.S. Treasury, and they are separate from the City’s annual
<br />budget process.
<br />B.At its meetings during 2021-2022, the City Council has previously held briefings and a
<br />workshop for consideration of ARPA investments and approval of some uses of ARPA funds.
<br />As of this briefing, $ $13,920,286 has been approved by Council for projects.
<br />Council Meeting Date Council Item
<br />September 1, 2021 Approval of Pallet Shelter Expansion with ARPA Funds ($477,734.31)
<br />October 27, 2021 Approval of Resolution Authorizing Everett Forward Grant Program with
<br />ARPA Funds ($1,000,000)
<br />November 17, 2021 Council Workshop to Discuss ARPA Investments priority areas and
<br />potential projects
<br />February 16, 2022 Council Briefing to Discuss ARPA Investments project updates
<br />May 11, 2022 Adoption of Resolution authorizing next steps with projects and
<br />initiatives using up to $5,620,000 of ARPA funds, including additional
<br />pallet shelter expansion ($2,700,000), Service Coordination for those
<br />unsheltered (Chart 2.0) / Immediate outreach and navigation
<br />($870,000), Everett Point Industrial Center (EPIC) Green Bridge Type, Size
<br />& Location Study (TS&L) ($450,000), Digital Permit Accelerator
<br />($500,000), Increase public restrooms ($500,000), Clean Everett Program
<br />($600,000).
<br />October 5, 2022 Adoption of Resolution authorizing next steps with projects and
<br />initiatives using up to $7,950,000 of ARPA funds, including Daytime
<br />Service Access /Shelter ($2,000,000), Repurpose City Building
<br />($500,000), Increase Mental Health Support ($1,475,000), Increase
<br />Human Needs Funds ($100,000), Everett Forward Round 2 ($1,000,000),
<br />Utility Loss ($1,000,000), Public Safety Gun Buy Back ($25,000), Police
<br />Property Room Relocation Design/Scope ($400,000), Fire Training
<br />Facility Design ($400,000), Additional Funds for Public Restrooms
<br />($750,000), Urban Forest ($300,000).
<br />C.In accordance with City Council direction, City staff has brought forward to City Council the
<br />following additional projects and initiatives that are ready for implementation:
<br />Project/Initiatives Description Estimated Cost:
<br />Public Safety Gun Buy Back Round 2- Incentive based program to remove
<br />unwanted firearms/guns from the community and public information
<br />campaign.
<br />$50,000
<br />7878
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