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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 22620: CDBG Ciry of '•,�.w r! rlfrur Texas INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: June 21. 2022 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager From: Pam Langford, Development Services Manager c* RE: P. R. #22620 Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval of P. R. #22620 to execute and reprogram $117,933 of Community Development Block Grant funds from the Public Works Department to the Parks and Recreation Department for park improvement projects in low to moderate-low-income areas of the City including People's Park and the downtown Pavilion. The Agenda Item will also authorize a contract with the Parks and Recreation Department for $174,155.97. Background: Per Resolution 20-182,the Grants Management Division and the Public Works Department agreed that $117,933 of Community Development Block Grants funds were allocated for sidewalk improvements. The agreement has expired, and the funding is available for reprogramming to the Parks and Recreation Department for park improvements. Budget Impact: Funding will come from a grant from the Community Development Block Grant program. Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council approve P. R. #22620. P.R.#22620 05/31/2022 M. Essex RESOLUTION NUMBER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REPROGRAMMING OF $117,933 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ADJACENT TO A CITY PARK IN A LOW TO MODERATE AREA OF THE CITY. THE RESOLUTION ALSO AUTHORIZES A CONTRACT TO BE EXECUTED WITH THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, Per Resolution 20-182, in an agreement between the Grants Management Division and the Public Works Department, $117,933 of Community Development Block Grants funds were allocated for sidewalk improvements. The agreement has expired, and the funding is available for reprogramming; and, WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has requested CDBG funding to complete an engineering and design report for sidewalk repairs to People's Park, the Pavilion, or any other park located in a CDBG eligible area; and, WHEREAS, an Interdepartmental agreement for $174,155.97 will be executed with the Parks and Recreation Department. The funding includes $117,933 from the reprogramming of CDBG funds from the Public Work Department and $56,222.97 per Resolution number 21-472 for the"Keep the Clean"project; and, WHEREAS, the City Council now finds it desirable and appropriate to reprogram $117,933 of CDBG funds and execute a CDBG agreement for $174,155.97 for park improvement projects that benefit low to moderate-low-income areas of the City; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is required to designate an official to sign all documents related to the reprogramming of CDBG funds and the Interdepartmental Agreement with the Parks and Recreation Department, see Attachment"A". NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT,the facts, and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. THAT, the City Council authorizes the City Manager to reprogram $117,933 from the Public Works sidewalk improvement project to the Parks and Recreation for sidewalk improvements adjacent to a City Park in an eligible CDBG area. The City Manager is authorized to execute a contract with the Parks and Recreation Department for$174,155.97. THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of A. D. 2022 at a Regular meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following votes: Ayes: Councilmembers: NOES: THURMAN "BILL" BARTIE MAYOR ATTEST: SHERRI BELLARD, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: RONALD BURTON, CITY MANAGER AP ROVED AS TO FORM: 1,2Ln" hi/tie—Q5e)2 ALECI IZENO CITY ATTORNEY Di4e_cPAMELA LANGFORD, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER- ADMINISTRATION APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: KANDY DAIEL, INTERIM DIRECTOR OF FINANCE S:\grants2\47th Year\Resolutions\contract with Parks and Recreation.docx , ATTACHMENT "A" INTERDEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENT This Interdepartmental Agreement (Agreement) was entered between the Grants Management Division and the Park and Recreation Department. I. PURPOSE This Interdepartmental Agreement aims to provide Community Development Block (CDBG) funds to the Parks and Recreation Department for park improvement projects. II. TIME OF PERFORMANCE The Time of Performance under this Agreement shall begin June 22, 2022, and end on June 21, 2023. III. SERVICES PROVIDED The Parks and Recreation Department will perform park improvements, including engineering and design studies, sidewalk replacement, and clean-up activities for parks located in low and moderate-low CDBG eligible areas of the City. IV. BUDGET $174,155.97 from Community Development Block Grant funds. V. PROGRAM STANDARDS Projects undertaken must principally be of direct benefit to low-and moderate-income persons or the project must benefit a low to a moderate-low-income area of the City of Port Arthur. VI. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Program in receipt of funds under this Agreement must comply with City of Port Arthur Procurement Procedures and 24 CFR 570 and 2 CFR Part 200. VII. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The Parks and Recreation Department or the assigned designee shall perform the work specified in this Agreement reasonably and prudently. VIII. REPORTS Monthly reports are due by the 28th day of each month and include the activities completed. IX. AMENDMENTS Any amendments to this Agreement must be made in writing and approved by both parties. Ron Burton, City Manager Date Parks and Recreation Department Chandra Alpough, Director Date