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Home My WebLink AboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2020-126Temp. Reso. #13537 November 19, 2020 Page 1 of 4 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-2020 - IQ60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF THE CARES ACT FUNDS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SHARE A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION WITH THE APPROPRIATE PARTIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020 the President of the United States, declared the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States a national emergency, beginning March 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress with overwhelming, bipartisan support and signed into law by President Trump on March 27th, 2020; and WHEREAS, the December 30, 2020 deadline to expend the CARES Act funds is rapidly approaching; and WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac, as a subrecipient of the Coronavirus Relief Fund moneys from Broward County on a reimbursement basis and from Florida Housing Coalition, has been working around the clock to provide assistance to Tamarac residents and small businesses and implement safety measures for public facilities and spaces; and Temp. Reso. #13537 November 19, 2020 Page 2 of 4 WHEREAS, the economic and public health crises caused by the COVID- 19 pandemic continue to impact communities nationwide; and WHEREAS, due to the extended ongoing nature of the health and economic crises, residents and businesses in Tamarac and nationwide continue to need assistance; and WHEREAS, the Director of Financial Services and the Assistant City Manager recommend urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to extend the deadline for the expenditure of the CARES Act funds, so we can continue to serve those in need; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, deems it to be in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to urge the United States Congress and the President of the United States to extend the deadline for the expenditure of the CARES Act funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA THAT: SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. All exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a specific part of this Resolution. Temp. Reso. #13537 November 19, 2020 Page 3 of 4 SECTION 2: The City Commission urges the United States Congress and the President of the United States to extend the deadline for the expenditure of the CARES Act funds. SECTION 3: The City Clerk is hereby directed to share a copy of this resolution with the U.S. Senator Scott, the U.S. Senator Rubio, the U.S. Representative Hastings, the Florida League of Cities, the Broward League of Cities, and the Broward County Legislative Delegation. SECTION 4: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 5: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution. SECTION 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALY LEFT BLANK Temp. Reso. #13537 November 19, 2020 Page 4 of 4 PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this (� "'_\ day of lD 236;�Z_ i W11 ICHELLE J. MEZ MAYOR ATTEST: I J IFER HN$ON �� CITY CLE -''•RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: ®Y:MAYOR GOMEZ HEE 'DIST 1: V/M BOLTON �'•.�'S� �'a � ��, • ;'� `DIST 2: COMM. GELIN •, ,bIST 3: COMM. FISHMAN DIST 4: COMM. PLACKO I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved this RESOLUTION as to form. AMUEL S. GO EN CITY ATTORN Y TR 13537 Exhibit A Total CARES Funds: $3,096,208.09 BSO Cities only *BSO PPE Allocation: $45,064 Category Project Description Budget ALF Nursing 1. Tamarac Fire Rescue staff payroll expenses for time $141,181.76 Home spent on Long term care facility (LTCF) monitoring and Monitoring PPE purchases PPE Expenses 1. Reimbursement of PPE Purchases for City Employees $283,548.90 made by the City of Tamarac throughout the time period covered under this agreement 2. Reimbursement of PPE purchases for BSO-Tamarac staff made through BSO Program through June 30, 2020 3. Purchase of PPE equipment for City Employees and BSO-Tamarac through Broward County program. CLEANING/ 1. Reimbursement of Sanitation of City Facilities during $315,261.68 DISINFECTION the time period covered under this agreement 2. Disinfection of facilities, Fire Rescue apparatus, buses, and City vehicles utilizing the electrostatic sprayer. 3. Addition of the Pure -Plasma ionization treatment to City's HVAC systems to reduce airborne bacteria, mold, viruses, spores and fungi. PUBLIC INFO 1. Public information campaign and related expenses $112,773.46 apportioned by the Broward County committee regarding COVID-19 safety. 2. Reimbursement for the City's public information campaign throughout the time period covered under this agreement City reimbursement request for this category is not expected to exceed $45,000, 30% ($67,773.46) is retained for the County's program. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Tamarac Fire Rescue payroll cost, including overtime, PAYROLL as a result of responding to Code 36 calls. $656,268.49 2. Police costs for COVID-19 related activities 3. Fire Rescue payroll expenses necessary to comply with Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and CDC quarantine requirements. FACILITATE 1. Purchase of laptops and auxiliary $433,292.96 COMPLIANCE technology/equipment to facilitate remote work/social distancing. 2. Establish networking system to allow remote work/social distancing. 3. Purchase additional licenses for productivity TR 13537 Exhibit A software for employees working remotely to facilitate social distancing. 4. Streaming, close captioning and related services and equipment to facilitate virtual meetings and public access 5. Integration of conference rooms with the virtual meeting software to facilitate remote work and social distancing 6. Queueing software and applicable hardware purchase and installation to promote social distancing while enabling public access to city buildings 7. EOC upgrade for COVID-19 Incident Management 8. Payroll expenses necessary to comply with FFCRA requirements for non-public safety personnel RESIDENTIAL 1. Tamarac Residential Assistance Program to provide $ 677,734.52 ASSISTANCE payment assistance with mortgage, HOA Fees, rent, re-housing/eviction prevention and utilities 2. Prepared Meals For 120 Seniors experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 in partnership with the subrecipient "Meals on Wheels South Florida". 3. Connectivity for employment support program SMALL 1. Tamarac Small Business Stabilization Grant BUSINESS administered by the City of Tamarac targeted to $426,673.74 ASSISTANCE small/micro business owners 2. Multi -phased "Tamarac Together: Support Local Business" small business economic recovery from COVID-19 / marketing campaign in partnership with Tamarac -North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce COMMUNITY 1. Food Distribution Program at multiple sites in $49,472.58 PROGRAMMING partnership with local churches for residents experiencing hardship from COVID-19. Purchase of food, supplies, and personnel time. 2. COVID-19 Test Site