RES 2023-0910 - Updated Budget for SLFRF ARPA expenditures City Clerk Office Use Only:
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CITY OF OMAHA
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Omaha, Nebraska
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
WHEREAS, the City of Omaha was allocated funds by the federal government from the
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) in the amount of$112,591,455.00; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Omaha, in consideration of the guidance received for the expenditure of
SLFRF funds, has allocated the funds for a variety of different purposes to offset the negative economic
impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Omaha Finance Department, in conjunction with the City's ARPA
Committee, has prepared the attached updated budget which details the current and anticipated expenditure of
the allocated funds; and,
WHEREAS, the attached updated budget has been prepared in order to ensure that the City of
Omaha is complying with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and will not in any way change any
requirements concerning City Council approval of SLFRF expenditures; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
THAT, the City of Omaha hereby adopts the attached updated budget for the funds allocated
from the federal government from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) as part of
the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of$112,591,455.00.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ATTORNEY AT
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Adopted: S E P 12 2023
Attest:
City Cler
Approved:
Mayor
The City of Omaha was allocated funds from the federal government from the Coronavirus State and Local
Fiscal Recovery Funds(SLFRF)as part of the American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA).The City of Omaha is eligible for
a total of$112,591,455.
Project Type Budget Amount
City Recovery(1) $ 44,783,590
Hotel Stimulus Program(2) $ 4,489,600
Community Grants(3) $ 15,000,000
Affordable Housing(4) $ 20,000,000
Premium Pay(5) $ 9,575,692
Public Spaces(6) $ 11,590,000
Administrative Costs(7) $ 1,530,737
Public Health(8) $ 206,836
Business Improvement Districts(9) $ 2,000,000
Educational Nonprofit Support(10) $ 3,415,000
Total $ 112,591,455
(1)City Recovery:This project is set up to recover revenue loss that occurred due to the pandemic and to fund
the rehiring of city staff up to pre-pandemic levels.
(2)Hotel Stimulus Program:This project was created to assist local hotels with recovery efforts since the
tourism and hospitality industry experienced significant loss due to the pandemic.
(3)Community Grants:This project is set up to track the grant programs administered by our subrecipients,
Omaha Community Foundation and United Way of the Midlands.These grants are focused on basic needs,
workforce development and violence prevention and intervention.
(4)Affordable Housing:This project is to track the affordable housing program administered by our
subrecipient,Front Porch Investments.This investment will create and preserve affordable housing,and
support access to affordable housing for renters,homebuyers and homeowners.
(5)Premium Pay:This project allows for the payment of premium pay to City of Omaha employees for their
work during the pandemic.The maximum amount is$3,000 for full-time employees and$1,500 for part-time
or seasonal employees.This was completed in 2022.
(6)Public Spaces:This project is for the improvement of several public spaces in the City of Omaha.The public
spaces are either directly located in or primarily serve individuals that reside in a qualified census tract.
(7)Administrative Costs:This project is for the administrative costs incurred to manage the ARPA funds.This
includes a contract with our auditor along with costs for temporary staff to help with project development.
This also includes funding for the Housing Manager position which will manage the Affordable Housing
Program,a Park Planner II position to manage the public space projects,a Homeless Services Coordinator
Position and a Street Outreach Community Liaison position.
(8)Public Health:This is for the tracking of costs related to a part-time decontamination technician.This
individual responds to areas where an individual that received a positive COVID-19 test was working,and
thoroughly disinfects and cleans the area in order to prevent further spread of coronavirus.This also includes
funds to support ventilation improvements in the Civic Center.
(9)Business Improvement Districts:This project was created to provide assistance to Business Improvement
Districts in the Omaha area that are located in or primarily serve individuals that reside in a qualified census
tract.
(10)Educational Nonprofit Support:This project includes capital support for two nonprofits that provide
educational services through music and performing arts in impacted communities.