2024/08/14 Council Agenda Packet

RESOLUTION Page 2 of 3 Council member to allocate to ARPA eligible projects ($700,000), Staff Support for ARPA Fund Management Temporary staff position to assist with, contract management, compliance and administration of ARPA funds and projects as needed ($250.000). August 5,2023 Adopt a Resolution authorizing next steps with projects and initiative using up to $2,150,000 of Covid Recovery Funds, including Housing Hope Childcare with Workforce Development ($1,000,000) Provide funds to support the capital development of a New Tomorrow’s Hope Child Development Center, which will provide 230 childcare slots and a childcare workforce job training program to increase the number of qualified early childhood educators for childcare facilities in Everett and the County. Everett Community College Early Learning Center (ELC) ($150,000) Provide funds to support ELC administrative operations to allow for continued re-building of early childhood education programs following threat of closure in 2021. Compass Health Intensive Behavioral Healthcare Services ($1,000,000) Provide funds to support the capital development of Phase 2 of Compass Health’s three phased transformation of their campus on Broadway. This phase includes an additional 16 bed inpatient evaluation and treatment unit and high- intensity behavioral health services. December 13, 2023 Adopt a funding resolution authorizing 2024 Budget Replacement in the amount of $1,040,709 to support Clare’s Place ($200K), Human Needs Fund ($456,800) VOA Senior Center ($300K), Bezos Rent Support ($69,120) and AHA dues ($14,789). May 5, 2024 Adopt Budget Amendment #1 to include $700K for Council members to each allocate $100K to Covid Recovery eligible projects and $100K to Council of Neighborhoods. C. On May 31, 2023, Council passed a resolution to create a City-sponsored COVID recovery fund which will be used to carry on the programs originally approved in Resolutions 7775, 7817, and 7878, and additional programs and projects approved through future Council Resolutions. D. In accordance with City Council direction, City staff has brought forward to City Council the following additional projects and initiatives that are ready for implementation: Project/Initiative Description Estimated Cost: Everett Chamber of Commerce- for the re-establishment of a City of Everett stand- alone chamber. This is based on feedback from Everett businesses, emphasizing the city’s current economic development opportunities and increased interest from business owners. A future chamber will support and attract business, providing essential services such as networking events business education and tailored support and advocacy for small businesses. The development of a chamber as a partnership organization will provide needed services for our business community and grow efficiency and capacity for current city staff efforts. $600,000 E. The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the City to implement these projects and initiatives.