REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SANTINO DANISI, MBA, City Controller/Finance Director
BY: COURTNEY ESPINOZA, Business Manager
Finance Department, Grants Management Unit
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to a Grant Agreement funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) between City of Fresno (City) and Arte Americas:
1. Approve the First Amendment to the Grant Agreement (Agreement) with Arte Americas, extending the contract term to December 31, 2024, to support project completion.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Arte Americas extending the term of the contract to December 31, 2024, in order to complete all capital improvements to The Mexican Arts Center building and grounds.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends Council approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Arte Americas providing a term extension to December 31, 2024, to complete necessary and needed capital improvements to The Mexican Arts Center building and grounds. The Agreement with Arte Americas was approved by Council on November 17, 2022, however an extension to the original performance period is being requested by Arte Americas.
BACKGROUND
In 2021, the City of Fresno was awarded ARPA funding in the amount of $170,808,029. Of this funding approximately $10,000,000 was identified as a resource to provide grant funding to local Community Based Organizations (CBOs) for projects that aid in the recovery of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a formal request for proposals (RFP) process and subsequent Council approval, Arte Americas was allocated $413,175 in ARPA funding for capital improvements and maintenance costs to their building and surrounding property. Due to the length anticipated for construction, Arte Americas is requesting additional time in order to complete all improvements originally approved by Council.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING
By the definition provided in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378, the contract does not qualify as a “project”; as defined by California Environmental Quality Act.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference was not considered as this is an amendment of an existing Agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
This action is funded through American Rescue Plan Act funding and will not impact the General Fund.
Attachments:
First Amendment to ARPA CBO Agreement with Arte Americas
Original Agreement with Arte Americas