2024-018 ARPA Reallocation Date: May 24,2024 Report No. 2024-018
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Denton was allocated$23.29 million in federal aid received in two tranches of$11.645
million each. The first tranche was received in June 2021, and the second tranche was received in
June 2022.
Federal guidance and rulemaking activity allow ARPA funds to be allocated for projects related
to Public Health, Negative Economic Impact, Revenue Replacement for Government Services,
and Administration costs resulting from or impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The remaining
funds from completed projects and projects that are estimated to be completed under budget have
been reallocated to other projects within the expenditure categories. Staff have updated the status
and total funding for each project for fiscal year 2024.
DISCUSSION:
Programs funded under ARPA SLFRF were developed based on resident input, Staff
recommendations, and City Council prioritization of funding categories. Approved projects were
included in the Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, and 2024, budget adoptions.
Public Health
Project Name Total Spent Life Status Reallocation of Remaining
Allocation to Date Funds
Behavioral Healthcare Services
$ 895,00 $ 869,932 On-going No
Grant Program
Vaccine Clinic Support 1,589 1,589 Completed Yes,Facilities Health and Safety
Updates
City Facilities Health and Safety 600,411 570,901 On-going No
Updates
Street Outreach Expansion 44,950 44,950 Completed No
Vehicle
Negative Economic Impact
Project Name Total Spent Life Status Reallocation of Remaining Funds
Allocated to Date
Rent Relief for Small Businesses $ 913,700 $ 913,700 Completed No
Grant
Arts,Music,and Culture Grant 560,000 491,725 On-going Yes,Encampment Software
Day Center and Overnight Shelter 5,000,000 5,000,000 Completed No
Construction
Temporary Alternative Shelter 2,871,753 1,581,318 On-going No
Family Hotel Voucher Program 850,000 544,685 On-going No
Date: May 24,2024 Report No. 2024-018
Encampment Response Software - - On-going No
Nonprofit Capacity Support Grant 513,247 511,962 Completed Yes,Encampment Software
-Program
Human Services Grant Program 313,000 332,326 On-going No
Capacity Building Grant Program 1,450,000 260,342 On-going Yes,Human Services Grant
Revenue Replacement for Government Services
Total Spent Life Reallocation of Remaining
Project Name Allocated to Date Status Funds
Day Center and Overnight Shelter $ 1,295,000 $ 107,583 On-going No
-Operations
Joe Skiles Park Improvements 520,000 314,216 On-going No
Denia Park Improvements 1,300,000 69,481 On-going No
Carl Young Sr.Park Improvements 150,000 28,542 On-going No
Pecan Creek Trail Improvements 1,450,000 - Removed Yes,Joe Skiles&Denia Park
Street Outreach Expansion 320,000 167,911 On-going Yes,Emer.Mgmt.Program
Paramedic Manager
Street Outreach Expansion 180,000 117,174 On-going No
Caseworker
Emergency Management Program 195,000 194,999 On-going No
-Manager
Squad 9 Rescue Apparatus 95,000 94,411 Completed Yes, Swift Water RescueEquipment
Swift Water Rescue Equipment 53,025 53,530 Completed No
Fire Engine 9 2,229,053 1,179,272 On-going No
Blocker Truck 40,000 40,000 Completed No
Public Safety Mobile Command 2,233,076 2,233,076 Completed No
Unit
Fire Apparatus 85,000 65,758 Completed Yes,Engine 9&Mobile
Command Unit
Administration
Total Spent Life Reallocation of Remaining
Project Name Allocated to Date Status Funds
Grant Management System $ 193,245 $ 193,245 On-going No
Machines and Equipment 11,755 3,943 Completed Yes,Grant Management System
Date: May 24,2024 Report No. 2024-018
CONCLUSION:
An update on ARPA will be presented to the City Council during budget discussions. All costs
must be encumbered or obligated by December 31,2024. The period of performance will run until
December 31, 2026, at which time all projects must be completed.
STAFF CONTACT:
Daniel Jones
Senior Grants Analyst
daniel.jones@cityofdenton.com
(940) 349-7859
REOUESTOR: Staff Initiated
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
Community Services
Economic Development
Facilities
Finance
Fire
Parks
Police
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 2 hours.