DEPARTMENT: Finance
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Obligation Of American Rescue Plan Act Funding And Authorization To Amend Facilities Capital Improvement Program And Non-Departmental 2024 Budgets
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Obligate American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funding and authorize amendments to the 2024 budget in Facilities Management Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Non-Departmental.
SUMMARY
On March 11, 2021 the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act was signed into law by the President in response to the unprecedented impacts of the COVID-19 health emergency on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. ARP provides various new sources to fund for the County’s relief and response efforts related to COVID-19.
Dakota County received ARP funds in the amount of $83,332,300. To date, the County Board has allocated $82,435,977 of available ARP funds to 19 ARP eligible programs or projects.
On December 31, 2024, the County will be required to obligate any unspent ARP funds to be used from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026. Current rules would require the County to return to the Treasury any ARP funds that have not been obligated by the obligation deadline of December 31, 2024. The County would also be required to return any ARP funds not expended by December 31, 2026.
On December 3, 2024, the Finance Director presented a plan for obligation of all remaining funds at the Dakota County General Government and Policy Committee meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommend the Dakota County Board of Commissioners obligate all remaining ARP funds and authorize amendments to the 2024 budget in Facilities Management (CIP) and Non-Departmental budgets.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
There is a $0 net County levy cost anticipated as a result of this action. The total estimated cost for the Energy Improvements Initiative project is $7,000,000 and the Computer Replacement Project is $86,886 funded with ARP SLFRF funds.
☐ None ☐ Current budget ☒ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners has previously identified the following projects be allocated funding by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF).
(SLFRF):
BYLLESBY DAM WATER-WIRE
CRISIS AND RECOVERY CENTER
MENDOTA YOUTH SHELTER - ASPEN HOUSE
LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER - INTERGRATIVE HEALTH UNIT
NICOLS POINTE
SOUTH ST PAUL LIBRARY (Cat changed to 2.37)
THOMPSON OAKS/RIVER TO RIVER GREENWAY
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS/CRISIS RESPONSE
EXPAND CRISIS FOLLOW-UP/COORDINATED RESPONSE
ATTORNEY STAFFING/CRIMINAL CASE BACKLOG
COMMUNITIES OF COLOR OUTREACH
CUSTOMER RELATION MGMT/DIAL SOFTWARE
EMERGENCY SHELTER
LAW LIBRARY GRANT
LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CONNECTIONS
MENTAL HEALTH CIVIL COMMITMENT
PREPETITION SOCIAL WORKER/SCREENS
TIME LIMITED FASII POSITIONS (EEA)
WORKFORCE MOBILITY PGRM (DCTC)
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WHEREAS, the budgets for these projects have been adjusted as follows to reflect projected spending based on existing contracts and personnel costs using the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery funds.
(SLFRF):
BYLLESBY DAM WATER-WIRE $27,705,766
CRISIS AND RECOVERY CENTER $3,333,940
MENDOTA YOUTH SHELTER - ASPEN HOUSE $2,259,930
LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER - INTERGRATIVE HEALTH UNIT $12,284,566
NICOLS POINTE $7,835,000
SOUTH ST PAUL LIBRARY (Cat changed to 2.37) $10,470,499
THOMPSON OAKS/RIVER TO RIVER GREENWAY $4,564,819
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS/CRISIS RESPONSE $2,545,802
EXPAND CRISIS FOLLOW-UP/COORDINATED RESPONSE $1,356,571
ATTORNEY STAFFING/CRIMINAL CASE BACKLOG $383,347
COMMUNITIES OF COLOR OUTREACH $197,212
CUSTOMER RELATION MGMT/DIAL SOFTWARE $100,000
EMERGENCY SHELTER $1,031,306
LAW LIBRARY GRANT $415,000
LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CONNECTIONS $0
MENTAL HEALTH CIVIL COMMITMENT $312,782
PREPETITION SOCIAL WORKER/SCREENS $209,158
TIME LIMITED FASII POSITIONS (EEA) $989,717
WORKFORCE MOBILITY PGRM (DCTC) $250,000
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WHEREAS, two new projects have been identified to be funded with ARP SLFRF; and
WHEREAS, all expenses are American Rescue Plan (ARP) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) eligible under the expenditure category of provision of government services pursuant to Final Rule, 31 CFR Part 35, Subp. A, Section 35.6 (d) Providing Government Services - to the extent of a reduction in the recipient’s general revenue; and
WHEREAS, staff is requesting $7,000,000 in ARP SLFRF dollars to fund the Energy Improvements Initiative project; and
WHEREAS, staff is requesting $86,886 ARP SLFRF dollars to fund the Computer Replacement project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners herby amends the 2024 Facilities Management Budget as follows:
Revenue
American Rescue Plan State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $7,000,000
Total Revenue $7,000,000
Expense
Energy Improvement Initiative Project $7,000,000
Total Expense $7,000,000
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby amends the 2024 Non-Departmental Budget as follows:
Revenue
American Rescue Plan State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ($7,000,000)
Total Revenue ($7,000,000)
Expense
General ARPA Program Expense ($7,086,886)
ARPA Computer Replacement Program $ 86,886
Total Expense ($7,000,000)
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
21-038; 1/19/21
21-272; 5/18/21
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: ARP Obligations
BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☒ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Paul Sikorski
Author: Karen Cater