HomeMy WebLinkAbout4096 Resolution - Amend 1 Pasco Chamber of Commerce ARPA FundingRESOLUTION NO. 4096
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PASCO
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, A WASHINGTON NON-PROFIT
CORPORATION FOR THE BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM WITH
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS.
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319), § 4001,
("ARPA") was signed into law providing federal funding relief for American workers, families,
industries, and state and local governments; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2021, the United State Department of Treasury released an
interim final guide on allowed uses of funds and allocated $350 billion for state, local, territorial,
and Tribal governments from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City received $8,732,156 of its $17,400,000 in allocation on June 8, 2021;
and
WHEREAS, the City desires to allocate a substantial portion of its share of the ARPA
Fund allocation to the "ARPA Business Support Program" to assist small businesses and non-
profit organizations within the City of Pasco that have suffered negative economic impacts as a
result of the COVID-19 public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, under section 603(c)(3) of ARPA, the City may transfer funds to a private
non-profit entity for the purpose of meeting ARPA's goals; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that contracting with the Pasco Chamber of
Commerce, a private non-profit corporation would yield efficiencies in time and process in the
development and implementation of the Business Support Program that are not available to the
City alone.
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2021, Council approved the American Rescue Plan Act Agreement
with the Pasco Chamber of Commerce.
WHEREAS, the Business Support Program is in high demand and Council has directed
staff to make necessary adjustments to current program to meet the community's need.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
Be It Resolved that the City Manager of the City of Pasco is hereby authorized,
empowered, and directed to execute the first amendment to the American Rescue Plan Act
Agreement with the Pasco Chamber of Commerce for the implementation, education and portal
creation functions and services for the Business Support Program for the duration of the
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Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and to take all necessary steps
required to complete this Agreement.
Be It Further Resolved that this Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this 20th day of September,
2021.
Saul Martinez
Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kerr Fergus aw L -L
City Attorney
Exhibit A
AMENDMENT NUMBER 001 to
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Business Support Program
WHEREAS, the City and Pasco Chamber of Commerce entered into a Professional
Services Agreement on July 6 2021 to administer City's Business Support Program.
WHEREAS, the demand for business assistance grant is higher than anticipated. Council
instructed staff to pause certain sub -programs to focus resources on business assistance grant, as
well as, add additional funds to the business assistance sub -programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, this agreement is amended to allow to provide changes to
services agreed as described below.
Scope of Work:
Pause following subprograms until reprioritization of American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funds are completed and the subprograms are selected for funding.
Create business education programs to assist them in following areas:
i. Accounting
ii. Regulatory Compliance
iii. Business development
iv. Market analysis
1. External analysis
2. Internal analysis
3. Business Plan implementation
4. Hiring Practices
v. Inventory control/organization
1. Operational needs
2. Minimize overhead
Creation of business portal
2. Authorized Amount:
The direct allocation for business assistance grant is not to exceed the amount of
$2,700,000 in total, and administrative cost is not to exceed the amount of $270,000.
DATED THIS DAY OF , 2021.
CITY OF PASCO: PASCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
Dave Zabell, City Manager
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk
Colin Hastings, Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Attorney