Res 070-2022 Accept 2022 ARPA Plan 06/14/2022 Resolution No. 70-2022
Resolution approving a general plan for the future appropriations of the
City's approximately $29.1 M in allocated federal funds via the American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and directing City staff to develop recommended
approaches to implement the programs and projects therein.
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has been allocated approximately $29.1M in
federal funds via the American Rescue Plan Act; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council provided several options for public input including the
City Council meetings of April 19, May 3, and May 17, 2022, as well as receiving input via
an online poll; and,
WHEREAS, approval and advancement of this general plan would advance
several key objectives on the City's adopted Strategic Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to accept this general plan for ARPA funding
and direct the City staff to develop recommended approaches to implement these projects
and programs; and,
WHEREAS, all expenditures of ARPA funds will be in accordance with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws and policies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Council hereby accepts the general plan for ARPA funding (as attached)
and directs the City staff to develop recommended approaches to implement the included
projects and programs.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 14th day of June, 2022.
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Plan For ARPA Funding: Projects and Programs
Project Est. Costs
1. Above Current Level Budget Requests 550,000
2. ARPA Grant Accountant 2 YR Fully Loaded 150,000
3. Arts Community Recommendation 250,000
4. Assistance to Non-Profit Organization 1,500,000
5. Contingency/TBD 1,097,135
6. Health Department: NE Hall Restrooms (ADA) 173,800
7. Health Department: Prior Year COVID Contact Tracing 585,000
8. Helen Farabee Center 100,000
9. Memorial Auditorium Renovation 12,500,000
10. MLK Center: Broadband/Connectivity/Public Computers 65,000
11. MPEC: Broadband infrastructure 110,000
12. MPEC: Point of Sale System 20,000
13. Police Department: Overtime/Dispatch (COVID) 400,000
14. Water Department: SCADA Project (previously approved) 1,400,000
15. Downtown Phase 1: Streetscape Street Lamps 2,000,000
16. Fire Department: Payment toward fire apparatus lease ($11M) 1,500,000
17. Fire Department: Personal Protective Equipment and Lockers 200,000
18. Future Capital Infrastructure 1,225,715
19. Lake Wichita Parking Lots 870,000
20. Turf Athletic Complex 1 3,300,000
21. Future Capital Equipment 1,095,000
Total: $29,091,650