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August 9, 2022 Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to defer item 22-157 to the September 13, 2022, City Council meeting, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None - City Manager’s Report - 22 - 239 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting American Rescue Plan Act funding in the amount of $28,421,282 and appropriating said amount in the FY 2023 Grants Fund for use in accordance with the requirements of the Act. Background:  On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law and established the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, which together make up the Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Funds program.  The program is intended to provide support to state and local governments in responding to the economic and public health impacts of COVID-19, and to aid local government efforts to address impacts on their communities, residents, and businesses.  Localities have substantial discretion to use the ARPA funds in the ways that best suit the needs of the community, including without limitation: directly responding to COVID-19 public health requirements; addressing the negative economic impacts of COVID-19; addressing general governmental revenue loss due to COVID-19; performing necessary and eligible infrastructure improvements (e.g. water and sewer infrastructure); and performing broadband projects for underserved households and businesses.  On June 24, 2021, the city received its first allocation of ARPA funds in the amount of $28,421,282. The funds were appropriated by City Council Ordinance 2021-61 (adopted on July 27, 2021) and are being expended in accordance with the directives of City Council.  The City has now received its second allocation of ARPA funds in the same amount - $28,421,282. Discussion:  As a preliminary step, it is necessary to appropriate the city’s second ARPA allocation to the Grants Fund. That is the purpose of the ordinance presented for City Council consideration.  To plan the expenditure of the second round of ARPA funding, City management will engage in a process of presentations and discussions with City Council. Financial impact:  The Ordinance will appropriate $28,421,282 for City use. No local match is required as a condition of the funding. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  City management will consult with City Council to determine the purposes for which the ARPA funds will be expended. 1. Cedric Cradle, 725 Bold Street, asked that the funds be used to place cameras around the city. 2. Donna Sayegh, 3104 Garland Drive, spoke in opposition to this item. Motion by Dr. Whitaker, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: