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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2024-140 Resolution amending the contract between the YWCA of Yakima and the City of Yakima regarding ARPA funding for the construction of a domestic violence shelter RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-140 A RESOLUTION amending the contract between the YWCA of Yakima and the City of Yakima regarding ARPA funding for the construction of a domestic violence shelter. WHEREAS, domestic violence is a significant health and safety issue in the City of Yakima, and was exacerbated by the effects of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on or about February 8, 2023, YWCA and the CITY entered into an Agreement wherein the CITY agreed to provide $2,000,000.00 of ARPA funds to YWCA to construct a domestic violence shelter in Yakima, under City Contract No. 2023-027 (original contract number) ("Contract"); and WHEREAS, the Contract's term was through December 31, 2024, with the ability of the parties to extend the term an additional 2 years, in accordance with the ARPA provisions, until December 31, 2026, when all funds must be expended for the domestic violence shelter; and WHEREAS, YWCA has met its obligation to obtain all funding to complete the project on or before July 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, it has been determined by both parties that the Contract should be amended to extend the agreement to construct the new domestic violence shelter and amend other administrative sections; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds that it is in the best interest of the City and its residents, to extend the funding Contract providing $2,000,000 in ARPA funds to the YWCA of Yakima to construct a domestic violence shelter; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: The Interim City Manager is authorized and directed to execute the Amendment to the YWCA of Yakima Domestic Violence Shelter Funding Agreement between the City of Yakima and the YWCA of Yakima, attached hereto and incorporated herein. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 23rd day of July, 2024. Jo atricia Byers, yor ATTEST: AKim�a „ L • f ., (� I . . • S�A i Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk AMENDMENT TO YWCA of YAKIMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER FUNDING AGREEMENT Between CITY OF YAKIMA And YWCA of YAKIMA THIS AMENDMENT TO THE YWCA of YAKIMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER FUNDING AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between YWCA of YAKIMA. ("YWCA"), and THE CITY OF YAKIMA, a Washington municipal corporation ("CITY"). WHEREAS, domestic violence is a significant health and safety issue in the City of Yakima, and was exacerbated by the effects of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on or about February 8, 2023, YWCA and the CITY entered into an Agreement wherein the CITY agreed to provide $2,000,000.00 of ARPA funds to YWCA to construct a domestic violence shelter in Yakima, under City Contract No. 2023-027 (original contract number) ("Contract"); and WHEREAS, the Contract's term was through December 31, 2024, with the ability of the parties to extend the term an additional 2 years, in accordance with the ARPA provisions, until December 31, 2026, when all funds must be expended for the domestic violence shelter; and WHEREAS, YWCA has met its obligation to obtain all funding to complete the project on or before July 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, it has been determined by both parties that the Contract should be amended to extend the agreement to construct the new domestic violence shelter and amend other administrative sections; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and agreements set forth herein, it is agreed by and between the CITY and YWCA as follows: Section 1: Pursuant to Section 3: Contract Term, the parties agree to extend the Contract for one year. The Contract shall terminate on December 31, 2025, unless amended to provide for an additional one-year increment or terminated earlier, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Contract. No change in terms and conditions other than those specifically agreed to herein, or in subsequent amendments, shall occur. Section 2: Section 32: Notices, should reflect that all Notices to be sent to the CITY shall be sent to the following: Vicki Baker City Manager 129 North 2"d Street Yakima, WA 98901 Vicki.baker(a�yakimawa.gov A copy shall still be sent to Cally Price at the information found in the original Contract. Section 3: Except as expressly modified herein, all other terms and conditions of the attached Contract shall remain in full force and effect. Section 4: Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Amendment is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Amendment. CITY OF YAKIMA YWCA of YAKIMA 61/VW\41M Dave Zabel!, I eri ity Manager Cheri Kilty, Executive D. ector Date: C66 �� y, l Date: o (Ze (zi ATTEST: s(AKl4,jq'N,1 I• '�''! > _*- 'i City�Clerk ;1 SEAL _*_ CITY CONTRACT NO' ' yS-4 ,, 9 �NGO�= RESOLUTION NO Q0a-L-l1 L 9 _ 1 � rrr� ______7) BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 3.C. For Meeting of: July 23, 2024 ITEM TITLE: Resolution amending the contract between the YWCA of Yakima and the City of Yakima regarding ARPA funding for the construction of a domestic violence shelter SUBMITTED BY: Rosylen Oglesby, Assistant City Manager SUMMARY EXPLANATION: In February of 2023, the City and the YWCA entered into an agreement (Resolution No. R-2023-025) whereby the City granted $2,000,000.00 of ARPA funding to the YWCA to help it construct a new domestic violence shelter in Yakima. The City has a high rate of domestic violence crimes and activity, and there is not enough shelter space for those who are fleeing domestic violence. The original agreement required that the YWCA obtain full funding for the project before July 31, 2024. The YWCA has provided proof of full funding, and will start construction in 2025, with an anticipated open date in 2026. Federal regulations pertaining to ARPA funds impose deadlines for use of ARPA funds, specifically that such funds be "obligated", meaning under contract, prior to December 31, 2024, and completely expended by December 31, 2026. Per the Act, the jurisdiction, in this case the City of Yakima, will be required to return to the federal government all ARPA funds not meeting these deadlines. As such, it is necessary to amend the funding agreement to allow an additional one year to use the money to construct the project, which will be done prior to the expiration of the federal deadline to use ARPA funds. Cheri Kilty, Executive Director of the YWCA, will share with Council a status update of their Domestic Violence shelter project. ITEM BUDGETED: N/A STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Housing RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation by YWCA, assess the recipient's ability to meet ARPA deadlines relating to obligation and expenditure of funds, and consider their request for an extension of the deadlines within the related February 14, 2023 agreement between the City and YWCA. Provide direction to staff regarding requested extension by YWCA. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution Amendment_YWCA ARPA 25