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VII.2. American Recuse Plan Act (ARPA); Bishop CITY OF HOPKINS Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members Mike Mornson, City Manager From: Nick Bishop, Finance Director Date: February 15, 2022 Subject: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) _____________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE The purpose of this update is to review the preliminary results of the ARPA web survey, give an overview of staff requests and receive any input from City Council concerning an ARPA spending plan. INFORMATION On Wednesday, February 2nd the City began advertising a short web survey seeking input on community priorities. The survey was advertised on Facebook, Twitter and Hopkins Connections. The survey results are intended to be one factor in coming to a decision. The preliminary results of the survey (through February 9th) are attached. The following requests were received from Departments for potential uses of ARPA Funds. The City has the ability to claim all ARPA funds a revenue loss and use for any governmental purpose. Arts Center, Depot, Parking and Pavilion Funds ($923,039) • The Arts Center, Depot, Parking and Pavilion Funds felt the economic impact of the pandemic through reduced revenue. Staff is proposing replenishing each fund with the reduced revenue as compared to 2019 in charges for service, fines and other miscellaneous revenue. The following amounts are based on actual 2020 results and preliminary 2021 results: o Arts Center - $402,471 o Depot - $258,904 o Parking - $63,817 o Pavilion - $197,847 Finance Department Administration Department Requests (total of $200,000) • Youth Workforce Development Pilot Program ($100,000) Staff would work with Hopkins Public Schools to develop a three-year pilot program (Summer 2022- 2024) focused on youth workforce readiness. The goals of the program would be: o To increase exposure of the underrepresented communities/youth with barriers to employment in public service by developing a career exploration program in partnership between the City of Hopkins and Hopkins Public School o To help develop a recruitment pathway with our youth community to careers with the City of Hopkins or in Local Government o To meet future recruiting challenges in professions where there is a competitive job market/ hiring challenges o To work on creating a city staff that is reflective of the community we serve • Equity Capacity Building for Staff ($100,000) The funds would be used to kick- start citywide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Plan would be to start at the leadership level in 2022 and work on putting in place an equity plan in 2023 and 2024. Funds would focus on opportunities to build internal capacity related to DEI efforts over the next three years. Police Department Requests (total of $52,400) • 4 Automatic License Plate Readers ($20,000) – Stationary camera systems placed on or near public roadways to locate stolen vehicles or wanted persons and to track vehicles for traffic impact studies. • Recon Throwbot 2 ($19,400) - A remote controlled robot which can be utilized on patrol and in a tactical capacity. • Aardvark breaching tool ($10,000) - A mechanical kinetic breacher to contribute to the SWAT consortium. • Training for Forensic Analysis ($3,000) - Training a second person to be certified in Oxygen Forensic Analysis (computers/cell-phones/cloud accounts). Planning and Economic Development • Moveable parklets ($20,000) – A moveable parklet system to add gathering spaces to public streets or provide additional seating for local restaurants FUTURE ACTION The March 8th Work Session is scheduled as a date for staff to present a proposed ARPA Spending Plan based on input received. The April 4th City Council Meeting is being proposed to approve the plan. City staff would begin implementing the plan on April 5th. American Rescue Plan Act February 15, 2022 ARPA Overview Eligible Uses Public Health Response Negative Economic Impacts Replace Public Sector Revenue Loss Premium Pay for Essential Workers Water and Sewer Infrastructure Broadband Infrastructure ARPA Overview Allocated $2,018,224 Use by December 31, 2024 Council Recommendation Community Input Staff Recommendations Individual Council Member Priorities ARPA Spending Plan Process Overview Process Overview Meeting Date Meeting Type Subject Details January 11 Work Session American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) -Information on eligible uses of ARPA funds February N/A Web Survey -Opportunity for community to provide input on use of ARPA February 15 Work Session ARPA Spending Plan -Review Community Input, Staff Recommendations and Council Priorities/Recommendation March 8 Work Session ARPA Spending Plan -Staff provide recommendation based on Council Recommendation April 5 Regular Meeting ARPA Spending Plan -Council Approves Plan Community Input Quick gauge of public opinion* Advertised on Facebook, Twitter and Connections, Nextdoor Survey open through 2/21/2022 202 responses through 2/14/2022 *Not a statistically valid survey of whole community Community Input General support across all categories. Top three categories: Support local business and community organization impacted by the pandemic with grants or other assistance - 77% Provide financial support to organizations helping residents who are recovering from the economic impacts of the pandemic -67% Address Revenue Losses in the Arts Center, Depot, Parking and Pavilion Funds -56% Community Input Other Comments or Suggestions Support Businesses, Restaurants or Mainstreet –14 Individuals, Essential Workers or Affordable Housing –11 Lower Taxes or Reduce Debt –11 Community Safety –8 Sidewalks, Trails or Parks –7 Education or Support Youth –6 Infrastructure –6 Other –16 Staff Requests Address Revenue Losses incurred by the City Arts Center, Depot, Parking and Pavilion Funds Occurred in 2021 and 2022 (preliminary results) Compared Charges for Services, Fines and Miscellaneous Revenue to 2019 Actual Staff Requests Preliminary 2-year lost revenue calculation: Arts Center -$402,471 Depot -$258,904 Parking -$63,817 Pavilion -$197,847 Total of $923,039 Staff Requests Youth Workforce Development Pilot Program ($100,000) 3 Year Pilot Program Collaborate with Hopkins Public Schools Youth Workforce Readiness Increase exposure of underrepresented communities to local government Build a City staff that is reflective of community Staff Requests Equity Capacity Building for Staff ($100,000) Funds to begin a Citywide Diversity, Equity (DEI) and Inclusion Plan Funds would focus on increasing internal capacity for DEI efforts over the next three years Staff Requests Police Department ($52,400) 4 Automatic License Plate Readers Monitor for stolen vehicles, wanted persons or traffic impact studies Recon Throwbot 2 Used for Patrol and Tactical Situations Aardvark Breaching Tool for SWAT Training in Forensic Analysis Staff Requests Moveable Parklet ($20,000) Policy/program would need to be established Support Businesses Enhance public enjoyment of vibrant commercial spaces Individual Council Priorities? Discussion/Consensus of Ideas?