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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 3336-2023KENAI CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 3336-2023 Sponsored by: Administration AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING AN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT GRANT PASSED THROUGH THE STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR KENAI SENIOR CENTER EXPENDITURES IN SUPPORT OF ITS RESPONSE TO THE COVID- 19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was signed into law to provide additional support services to older adults and people with disabilities in the community affected by the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency; and, WHEREAS, the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services received ARPA funds to provide additional support for costs incurred due to the increased demand for services due to the impacts of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on elders and care provider services; and, WHEREAS, as the Kenai Senior Center is a current grantee under the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services, it has been awarded a $35,795.44 increase to the FY23 Nutrition, Transportation, and Services (NTS) grant for services offered beginning July 1, 2022 — June 30, 2023; and, WHEREAS, acceptance of these funds is in the best interest of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to accept an increase in the amount of $35,795.44 to the FY23 NTS grant from the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services for Kenai Senior Center expenditures in support of its response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Section 2. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: Senior Citizen Fund: Increase Estimated Revenues — Federal Grants $35 795 44 Increase Appropriations Congregate Meals - Operating & Repair Supplies $17,897.72 Home Meals — Operating & Repair Supplies 17,897.72 Total $ Section 3. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares New Text Underlined: [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Ordinance No. 3336-2023 Page 2 of 2 that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or application. Section 4. Effective Date: Pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon enactment. ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 1ST DAY OF MARCH, 2023. ATTEST: Ll-- Michell Sa)iQjLrMMC, City Clerk Approved by Finance: Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor Introduced: February 15, 2023 Enacted: March 1, 2023 Effective: March 1, 2023 New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] I *V KENAI City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611J794 1 907.283.75351 www.kenaixity MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager FROM: Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director DATE: February 2, 2023 SUBJECT: Ordinance 3336-2023 The State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services received American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to provide additional support for costs incurred due to the increased demand for services as a result of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. The Kenai Senior Center receives a yearly grant from the State of Alaska, under the Title III Nutrition, Transportation, and Services (NTS) Program. We have been given an additional amount of $35,795.44 for FY23. These funds will be utilized to provide additional operating supplies for home and congregate meals. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: Senior Citizen Fund: Increase Estimated Revenues — Federal Grants $35.795.44 Increase Appropriations Congregate Meals - Operating & Repair Supplies $17,897.72 Home Meals - Operating & Repair Supplies 17,897.72 Total $35.79M4 Your support for Ordinance 3336-2023 is greatly appreciated.