Resolution R22-06-16

City of El Mirage — Regular Meeting (2022-06-21)

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RESOLUTION R22-06-16 
 
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 
EL MIRAGE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, REPLACING RESOLUTION 
R21-09-22 STATING THE INTENDED USES OF THE STATE AND LOCAL 
FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS ALLOTMENT THROUGH THE AMERICAN 
RESCUE PLAN ACT. 
 
 
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the United States Congress passed the American 
Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which provides fiscal relief to State and Local Governments, and 
other program areas aimed at mitigating the continuing effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic; 
and, 
 
WHEREAS, American Rescue Plan Act is intended to provide support to local 
governments in responding to the impact of pandemic; and, 
 
WHEREAS, American Rescue Plan Act includes Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal 
Recovery Funds to support urgent COVID response efforts to decrease the spread of the virus; 
to replace lost public sector revenue to strengthen support for vital public services; to support 
immediate economic stabilization for households and businesses; and to address systemic 
public health and economic challenges that have contributed to unequal impacts of the 
pandemic on certain populations; and, 
 
WHEREAS, the City of El Mirage as the recipient accepts the award of Coronavirus 
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds of $11,940,792; and 
 
WHEREAS, the City of El Mirage received the first half distribution of funds in June 
2021 and will receive the second half distribution of funds by June 30, 2022; and 
 
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Treasury has adopted the Final Rule as 
guidance regarding the use of American Rescue Plan Act Funds; and, 
 
WHEREAS, this Resolution is intended as a statement of intent of the Council to 
expend the City’s American Rescue Plan Act Funds in accordance with Federal Law and 
guidance, for the current critical needs and priorities for which there is consensus as set forth 
below. 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El 
Mirage: 
 
1. Authorize the City Manager, subject to provision 7 of this Resolution, to spend funds in 
compliance with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and in accordance with 
guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal 
Recovery.

2. Take all necessary actions to apply for and receive funds for which the City is eligible 
from state and federal sources. 
 
3. Receive, deposit and account for funds in an amount of $11,940,792 which will be 
received in two tranches with 50% in 2021 and 50% in 2022.  
 
4. Establish appropriations in an amount equal to funds received.  
 
5. Transfer appropriations, expenses, and/or cash between funds established for the 
Coronavirus recovery response.   
 
6. Execute any agreements necessary to receive Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal 
Recovery Funds.  
 
7. Nothing in this Resolution shall be construed as superseding any action otherwise 
required by the City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into requisite 
contracts associated with expenditures outlined above. 
 
8. That this Resolution shall be effective at the soonest date after its passage and approval, 
according to law. 
 
 
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council this 21st day of June 2022. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Alexis Hermosillo, Mayor 
 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
 
 
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Sharon Antes, City Clerk 
 
 
 
Justin Pierce, City Attorney