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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/13/2022 12. Ranking of ARPA grant applications to Yakima County BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 12. For Meeting of: December 13, 2022 ITEM TITLE: Ranking of ARPA grant applications to Yakima County SUBMITTED BY: Robert Harrison, City Manager* Rosylen Oglesby,Assistant City Manager Sy Ruiz, Grant Writer SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Yakima County Commissioners are asking for the City to prioritize requests so they understand the most important projects to the City. The County received 152 applications exceeding $150 million so not all requests will be approved. Below are the City of Yakima's grant requests, with additional information on each project attached. Of the original five applications submitted, the Moblie Crisis Assitance Team (MCAT) is no longer viable and should not be considered. • Martin Luther King Jr Park Community Swimming Pool $3,000,000 • Bravo Company Blvd-Underground Utilities $3,500,000 • Radio System Upgrade at SunComm 911 Communications $48,588 • Construction of Multi First Responder's/Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Facility$5,000,000 • Free Wi-Fi in Yakima Parks $10,000 • Mobile Crisis Assistance Team (MCAT) Program $3,657,093 ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type E MLK 12/8/2022 Corer Memo O Braw 12/8/2022 Corer Memo ❑ Radio 12/8/2022 Corer Memo O multi first responders 12/8/2022 Corer Memo 2 D free wifi 12/8r2022 Corer Memo 3 Print Yakima County ARPA Funds Application -Submission #36786 Date Submitted: 4/14/2022 PI.1r . o . (( ct. qe AZ-7\11<— FOCILL\ 2022 Yakima County ARPA Funds Application Yakima County is accepting applications for American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)Funding. To be considered for funding,the individual/organization's(hereafter"applicant")project must align with both a project category as set forth by Yakima County and an expenditure category as set forth by the U.S.Department of the Treasury. Espanol Puede cambiar el idioma de este formulario navegando a la esquina inferior derecha de la pantalla. Haz clic izquierdo en"seleccionar idioma". Nor Select Larigtag During this application you will have the ability to save your progress so that you may continue at another time. Please be sure to save your progress.You can do so by clicking the "Save Progress" button located at the top of this form. 4 Select a Category V 4 Save Progress Throughout this application,there are several forms that need to be downloaded and saved to your computer. These forms will need to be downloaded,filled out,saved to your computer,and then attached at the bottom of this application prior to submitting. Please be sure to download,fill out,and save the following forms to your computer: w-9 Form(if applying on behalf of a business or nonprofit organization) ABPA o*Itaudget Farm Please attach these forms to this application prior to submitting. Requesting Entity Name* Date* City of Yakima 4113/2022 Please type the name of the requesting entity applying for this grant, Project Name* I Martin Luther King Jr. Park Community Swimming Pool Please enter the name of your project Yakima County Project Categories Examples listed below are general in nature,intended to convey a broad illustration of corresponding projects.Please review the following project categories.By selecting yes or no,please indicate which category your project best aligns with. -Supporting Recovery Yakima County is committed to helping our community recover from the pandemic.It is important to ensure that health and welfare insecurities that have been created or intensified by the pandemic are addressed.Investments in fire and emergency response and our local healthcare system will increase the quality of care and emergency response. Examples of projects in this category include:programs providing mental health services, child care, access to youth sports/activities, support for families experiencing homelessness, and fire/life/safety equipment. o Yes No 5 —Reconnecting Community COVID-19 has forced us into social distancing,isolation and quarantine.These conditions may foster widespread anxiety and loneliness in our community.Through the expansion and refurbishment trails and parks,vibrant public spaces and community events,the residents of Yakima County will enjoy the benefits of good health. It's important to remedy negative emotional climates with strategies to reconnect our community. Examples of projects in this category include:programs support local events, tourism, and economic development. .+a.Yes No —Building Resiliency With a focus on shovel ready projects,Yakima County will expand existing road and utility infrastructure which will increase the ability of households to connect to municipal drinking water,superior wells,sewer,or superior drain fields,and expand broadband across the County. These improvements will increase public health and safety while simultaneously increasing affordable housing development opportunities. Examples of projects in this category include:programs investing in physical plant improvements, and purchase of equipment. Yes •a. No Department of the Treasury Expenditure Category* 1.12 Other Public Health Services 3.9 Healthy Childhood Environments:Other Review the Expenditure Categories on the County's website here and in the box above,type in which Treasury expenditure category with which your project aligns. Checklist This checklist is provided as a tool to assist you in the completion of your application.Remember,late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.If you have questions regarding your application,please contact Craig Warner at(509)574-1313 or craig.warner@co.yakima.wa.us.(Check all boxes after reading): —Yakima County ARPA funds will be distributed on a reimbursable basis.* — El Yes —Applicant's household,organization,and/or clients are located within the County limits of Yakima County?* — El Yes Does the proposed project meet at least one of the Yakima County Project Categories and at least one of the Federal — Expenditure categories detailed above?* El Yes 6 —Applications will only be accepted electronically through the application process.*El Yes Yes If applying on behalf of a business or nonprofit organization,did you attach a completed W-9 form to your application? _ A finable W-9 form is available below for download.* W-9 Form El Yes Upload your completed W 9 Form here in PDF or JPG. 2021-COY W-9.pdf *If applying for a nonprofit organization or a business,this is a required field I have downloaded,filled out,and attached the required ARPA Project Budget form to this application before submission.* ARPA Project Budget Form ®Yes Upload your completed ARPA Project Budget Form here in PDF or JPG. ARPA budget form.pdf *This is a required field I have reviewed and will abide by Chapter 2,Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulation(CFR)and Title 6 of the Civil -Rights Act of 1964.* Chapter 2,Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulation(CFR) Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 LI Yes The County will be developing and implementing a communication plan to share stories of how ARPA funds have impacted the community.Applicant agrees to participate in County communication activities,and to provide the County_ with information about how ARPA funds have impacted the Awardee—either individually or in a corporate capacity— and/or the Yakima County community.* ❑Yes —I understand a project wrap-up report is required upon completion of project.* — El Yes 7 _Did you complete the Categorization questions above,read and agree to all Certification statements below,and complete this checklist?* • Categorization questions are listed under"Yakima County Project Categories"on this form. • Certification statements are located after"Budget Narrative"on this form. El Yes SUBMISSION DEADLINE Friday,June 24th,2022 4:30 p.m. Completed applications must be fled electronically and received by the date and time specified.Applications must be electronically filed. Applicant Information (Business or Nonprofit Organization) If applying on behalf of an individual/household,please skip to Application Information(Individual or Household). *All fields marked as such are required fields.Response required for application to be considered complete. Legal Name of the Applicant(if applicable): City of Yakima Washington *This is a required field Doing Business As(DBA)Name(if applicable): City of Yakima Unified Business Identifier(UBI)Number(if applicable): UBI#397005272 *This is a required field Applicant Street Address: 129 N.Second Street *This is a required field 8 City State Zip Code Yakima Washington 98901 *This is a required field *This is a required field *This is a required field Applicant Mailing Address(if different from above): Applicant Mailing Address City State Zip Code City State Zip Code Applicant Website(Please enter"N/A"if none): yakimawa.gov Yakimaparks.com *This is a required field Applicant Name: Kenneth Wilkinson *This is a required field Applicant Title: Parks&Recreation Manager *This is a required field Applicant Phone Number: Applicant Email Address: 5095766416 Kenneth.Wilkinson©YakimaWA.gov *This is a required field *This is a required field Project Contact(if different from applicant): Project Contact 9 Project Contact Phone: Project Contact Email: Project Contact Phone Project Contact Email Applicant Information (Individual or Household). Applicant Street Address: Applicant Street Address *This is a required field City: State: Zip Code: City State Zip Code *This is a required field *This is a required field *This is a required field Applicant Mailing Address(if different from above): Applicant Mailing Address City: State: Zip Code: City State Zip Code Applicant Phone: Applicant Email: Applicant Phone Applicant Email *This is a required field *This is a required field Applicant Name: Applicant Name *This is a required field Project Contact(if different from applicant): Project Contact 10 Project Contact Phone: Project Contact Email: Project Contact Phone Project Contact Email Project Evaluation Please select the eligible use category that fits your needs:* Public Health v Describe how the applicant will use ARPA funds,if awarded:* The ARPA funds will be used to partially fund the construction of a community swimming pool located at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Yakima. *Maximum 500 characters Briefly describe the applicant's qualifications to administer the award and produce the project:* The City of Yakima has experienced staff in the Finance Division, Engineering Division and the Parks&Recreation Division that are qualified to administer the award and produce the product. *Maximum 500 characters Briefly describe the applicant's capacity to produce this project:* The City of Yakima has been able to accomplish the construction of many recreation facilities. Examples of previous construction projects are the construction of the Harman Community Center at a cost of over$5,000,000 and the renovation of Randall Park at a cost of$1,400,000. Another example of the City's ability to complete a project is the recent major renovation and expansion of the Yakima Convention Center. *Maximum 500 characters How does this project support at least one of the Yakima County's Project Categories:Supporting Recovery,Reconnecting Community,or Building Resiliency?* The project supports the project category of reconnecting the community. The construction of a public swimming pool located in east Yakima will provide the neighborhood with inexpensive recreational swimming opportunities,exercise classes,water safety and swimming lesson. Neighborhood pools are a source of community pride and identity. The new pool will provide increased property values and provide positive alternatives to negative involvements for children such as crime or gang activity. *Maximum 500 characters Category descriptions available listed above in "Yakima County Project Categories" 11 How does this project specifically support the Federal Expenditure category identified above in your application?* The community swimming pool at Martin Luther King Jr. Park will enhance the community by providing recreational swimming opportunities to children and families in an economically challenged area of Yakima. The pool will provide a safe and healthy environment for children and families where they can exercise and receive enjoyment.The pool will also provide swimming lessons,water exercise classes, lap swimming and water safety classes to prevent drownings which will benefit the public health. *Maximum 500 characters The Expenditure Categories can be found above, or by clicking here Please indicate how much,if any,other COVID-relief funding your organization has received and what it was used for:* Medical Expenses-$1,412. Public hospitals,clinics,telemedicine capabilities. Public Health Expenses- $418,487.09. Communication and enforcement of public health measures.Payroll expenses for public employees dedicated to COVID-19- $1,693,391.32. Expenses to facilitate compliance with COVID-19-measures- $168,520.59. Economic Supports-Small Business Grants for business interruptions- $1,967,989.00.Total received- $4,249,800.00. Please indicate any other COVID-related relief that you have applied for or will be applying for that you are awaiting a response.* The City is scheduled to receive another$13.1 million in May of 2022. Demonstration of Need Is this project included in an adopted City/County plan or another documented community need?* The identified community swimming pool at Martin Luther King Jr.Park is identified as a project in the 2022-2027 Comprehensive Master Plan for Yakima Parks&Recreation. *Maximum 500 characters Yakima County Comprehensive Plan:htipsillwwwyalamacounty.us/846/Horizon-2040-Comprehensive-Plan Yakima County Homelessness Policy Advisory Committee recommendations: hops://www yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/23705/Yakima-County-5-Year Plan-toAddress Homelessness-2019-2024? bidld= Please identify the Community plan if not listed above. 12 Briefly describe the need of the Yakima community that this project addresses:* In 2005,a swimming pool was removed at Martin Luther King Jr. Park due to aging infrastructure and budget reductions.The project provides recreation swimming opportunities,swimming lessons,water safety and water exercise classes to the community. It will serve as an inexpensive positive alternative for children in the neighborhood within walking distance from their homes. Currently,families need to travel to Lions Pool or Franklin Pool to swim at a public facility. *Maximum 500 characters Community Support and Partnerships Has the applicant secured partnerships within the Yakima County community to achieve the project?Briefly describe such partnerships and list community and/or business partners.* Partnerships with the community have been secured in the past for many park projects, like the recent improvements by Yakima Rotary Clubs to MLK Jr. Park,and the local service clubs and various foundations and grant agencies will be solicited for additional funds for the project. *Maximum 500 characters Financial Support Briefly describe non-County funding sources that will provide financial support to this project,if any:* Non-county funding sources are private and corporate donations, RCO Funds,Washington State Legislative Capital Project funds and City of Yakima funds. *Maximum 500 characters Has the applicant applied for other Federal,State or local funding?If so,describe the source(s)and amount(s)applied for, and any awards received:* Federal funds are in the application stage for the process.A grant application for$500,000 will be submitted to the Recreation and Conservation Office for the State of Washington. Funds awarded will not be available until July 1,2023. Additional funding will be requested from the Washington Legislative Capital Project Budget in 2023. $1,000,000 has been awarded from the Washington State Legislative Capital Project funds for 2022 for the construction plans,specifications and bid documents. *Maximum 500 characters List any other funding sources(e.g.fees,donations,grants)the applicant has received or is pursuing to support the project:* A RCO grant application will be completed for$500,000 for the project.Additional funds will be requested from the State of Washington Legislative Capital Project budget in 2023. $1,000,000 for plans, specifications and bid documents has been received from the Washington State Legislative Capital Budget in 2022. Local donations from organizations, individuals, foundations and local service clubs will be sought for help in funding this project. *Maximum 500 characters 13 Will the project be complete with requested funds?* No. The project will require funding from many different sources to complete the construction of the public swimming pool. *Maximum 500 characters Can the project be completed with an award of partial funding?If so,briefly describe how the project will be adapted if partial funding is awarded:* If partial funds are awarded,additional funds will need to be sought to construct the swimming pool or the scope of the project will be reduced by eliminating elements of the project,for example not including a water slide. *Maximum 500 characters How will the applicant support the project after ARP funds are no longer available?:* Yes. The ARP funds will be used to construct the swimming pool only. Ongoing operation costs will be supported through the City of Yakima. *Maximum 500 characters Has your organization been made ineligible to receive federal assistance due to debarment, suspension, or by voluntary exclusion for lower tier covered transactions?* No V Project Budget Please provide an attached line-item detailed budget(including whether your various match items will be cash or in-kind)for the project in the attachment section at the bottom of this application. This form is available for download here For an example of a line-item detailed budget see example image below: 14 . • • , ,' • 2022 YAKIMA COUNTY ARP FUNDS APPLICATION Project Budget—EXAMPLE Please provide a line-item detailed budget for the project.Please specify whether your various match items will be cash or in-kind. ITEM ARPA FUNDS MATCH TOTAL REQUEST CASH IN-KIND Personnel S10,000 $5,000 _ S15,000 Building Materials S20,000 S5,000 _ S5,000 S30,000 Rent $25,000 S25,000 Advertising/Marketing S5,000 S2,500 S7,500 TOTAL S60,000 S10,000 S7,500 S77,500 If you have not already,please upload your completed ARPA Project Budget Form here in PDF or JPG. iI No file chosen *This is a required field Budget Narrative In the space below,please include any information which you feel may provide useful background on your proposed project budget,such as source and rate at which matching labor costs are calculated,etc.* Please see attached Martin Luther King Jr.Park Community Swimming Pool Feasibility Study for detailed budget estimates. Certification By checking"Agree"or"Disagree"on this certification I understand and affirm that: 15 Yakima County ARPA awards will be distributed on a reimbursement basis.Yaldma County will only reimburse those costs actually incurred and only after the expense is incurred,paid for,and a signed Request for Reimbursement form (or other form acceptable to the County)has been submitted to the County,including copies of the invoices and payment documents.Purchases/expenses made prior to contract execution are not eligible.* El Agree Business/nonprofit applicants,or an identified partner,must have a Washington State Business License or a documented 501(c)3 or(c)6 designation.Such status is required to be eligible for receipt of ARPA funds.I understand it may take 30- _ 60 days from the date of County Commissioner approval for a contract to be fully executed,and that I cannot expend monies on reimbursable expenses until that time.* El Agree —Applicants may apply for multiple projects,but only one application per project.* ®Agree If awarded,funds will be used only for purposes described in this application.I understand that any award is a one-time —award which does not create an obligation or guarantee of continued funding by the Yakima County,and the use of — funds is subject to audit by the Washington State Auditor.* El Agree If awarded,I or my organization intends to enter into a services contract with the Yakima County,provide liability —insurance and additional insured endorsement documentation as may be required for the duration of the contract — naming Yakima County as an additional insured and in an amount determined by the County.* El Agree —I have reviewed,and if awarded funds,will abide by federal and Yakima County procurement policies.* — Policy documents available for review here at the bottom of the page. D Agree Awards will be determined by Yaldma County in its sole discretion.Applications may be awarded for the full or a partial —amount of the total requested,or declined.If not awarded the full requested amount,applicant can decline the award;if — not declined,applicant will provide additional information of how a partial award will be expended.* El Agree I certify that I have the legal authority of the individual or organization represented herein to submit this request for _funding on its/their behalf,and I further certify that the information submitted is true and correct to the best of my _ knowledge.I understand that Yakima County will rely on the accuracy of the submittals and certifications made in conjunction with this application.Any misrepresentation of inaccurate information may result in a repayment of funds.* El Agree In submitting this application,I swear under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. 16 First and Last Name* Kenneth Wilkinson Title* Date* Parks&Recreation Manager 04/14/2022 Please attach any supporting materials that would assist us in assessing your application(pre-COVID or COVID); PLEASE NOTE:The maximum file size limit for financial statements,operational metrics,key attachments is 25MB.If your file(s)exceed this size,please invoices/quotes,a detailed list for proposed use of funds, compress the files(by using a file compression software, project plans for water,sewer or broadband infrastructure such as WinZip)prior to attaching them to this form. projects,etc. City of Yakima MLK Jr. Park Pool Study Report 11252019 FINAL.pdf 17 Ruiz, Sy From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Friday,June 24, 2022 7:46 AM To: Ruiz, Sy Subject: Online Form Submittal: Yakima County ARPA Funds Application Yakima County ARPA Funds Application 2022 Yakima County ARPA Funds Application Yakima County is accepting applications for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding. To be considered for funding, the individual/organization's (hereafter "applicant") project must align with both a project category as set forth by Yakima County and an expenditure category as set forth by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. (Section Break) Espanol Puede cambiar el. idioma de este formulario navegando a la esquina inferior derecha de la pantalla. Haz clic izquierdo en "seleccionar idioma". (Section Break) During this application you will have the ability to save your progress so that you may continue at another time. Please be sure to save your progress. You can do so by clicking the "Save Progress" button located at the top of this form. (Section Break) Throughout this application, there are several forms that need to be downloaded and saved to your computer. These forms will need to be downloaded, filled out, saved to your computer, and then attached at the bottom of this application prior to submitting. Please be sure to download, fill out, and save the following forms to your computer: w-9 Form (if applying on behalf of a business or nonprofit organization) i 18 ARPA Project Budget Form Please attach these forms to this application prior to submitting. Requesting Entity Name City of Yakima Date 6/22/2022 Project Name Bravo Company Boulevard - Underground Utilities Yakima County Project Categories Examples listed below are general in nature, intended to convey a broad illustration of corresponding projects. Please review the following project categories. By selecting yes or no, please indicate which category your project best aligns with. Supporting Recovery No Reconnecting Community No Building Resiliency Yes Department of the Treasury 5.5 Clean Water: Other Sewer Infrastructure Expenditure Category Checklist This checklist is provided as a tool to assist you in the completion of your application. Remember, late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted. If you have questions regarding your application, please contact Craig Warner at (509) 574-1313 or craig.warner@co.yakima.wa.us. (Check all boxes after reading): Yakima County ARPA funds Yes will be distributed on a reimbursable basis. Applicant's household, Yes organization,and/or clients are located within the County limits of Yakima County? Does the proposed project Yes meet at least one of the Yakima County Project Categories and at least one 2 19 of the Federal Expenditure categories detailed above? Applications will only be Yes accepted electronically through the application process. If applying on behalf of a Yes business or nonprofit organization,did you attach a completed W-9 form to your application?A fillable W-9 form is available below for download. Upload your completed W- COY-W-9.pdf 9 Form here in PDF or JPG. I have downloaded,filled Yes out, and attached the required ARPA Project Budget form to this application before submission. Upload your completed ARPA Project Budget Form Bravo Company Blvd..pdf ARPA Project Budget Form here in PDF or JPG. I have reviewed and will Yes abide by Chapter 2, Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) and Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The County will be Yes developing and implementing a communication plan to share stories of how ARPA funds have impacted the community. Applicant agrees to participate in County communication activities,and to provide the County with information about how ARPA funds have impacted the Awardee—either 3 20 individually or in a corporate capacity—and/or the Yakima County community. I understand a project Yes wrap-up report is required upon completion of project. Did you complete the Yes Categorization questions above, read and agree to all Certification statements below,and complete this checklist? (Section Break) SUBMISSION DEADLINE Friday, June 24th, 2022 4:30 p.m. Completed applications must be filed electronically and received by the date and time specified. Applications must be electronically filed. Applicant Information (Business or Nonprofit Organization) If applying on behalf of an individual/household, please skip to Application Information (Individual or Household). *All fields marked as such are required fields. Response required for application to be considered complete. Legal Name of the Applicant City of Yakima (if applicable): Doing Business As (DBA) Field not completed. Name (if applicable): Unified Business Identifier 397-005-272 (UBI) Number (if applicable): Applicant Street Address: 129 North Second Street City Yakima 4 21 State WA Zip Code 98901 Applicant Mailing Address Field not completed. (if different from above): City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Applicant Website (Please https://www.yakimawa.gov/ enter "N/A" if none): Applicant Name: Sy Ruiz Applicant Title: Grant Writer Applicant Phone Number: 5095756048 Applicant Email Address: sy.ruiz@yakimawa.gov Project Contact(if different Bill Preston, City Engineer from applicant): Project Contact Phone: 5095715570 Project Contact Email: bill.preston@yakimawa.gov (Section Break) Applicant Information (Individual or Household) Applicant Street Address: 129 North Second Street City: Yakima State: WA Zip Code: 98901 Applicant Mailing Address Field not completed. (if different from above): City: Field not completed. State: Field not completed. Zip Code: Field not completed. 5 22 Applicant Phone: 5095756048 Applicant Email: sy.ruiz@yakimawa.gov Applicant Name: City of Yakima Project Contact(if different Field not completed. from applicant): Project Contact Phone: Field not completed. Project Contact Email: Field not completed. (Section Break) Project Evaluation Please select the eligible Sewer Infrastructure use category that fits your needs: Describe how the applicant The requested ARPA funds will enable the City of Yakima to will use ARPA funds, if run water and sewer lines for the entirety of the Bravo awarded: Company Boulevard project. This work includes trenching, installation of water and sewer pipes, and backfill. Briefly describe the The City of Yakima maintains all required policies and applicant's qualifications to procedures that address internal controls, record keeping, administer the award and accounting, payment and audit requirements. Our capacity to produce the project: administer the award is illustrated throughout the various state and federal grants the City has previously received and properly administered to produced expected project outcomes. Briefly describe the The proposed project has been a regional priority for many applicant's capacity to years and is a part of Yakima's Six Year Transportation produce this project: Improvement Plan (2021-2026). The City's Engineering department is well prepared to utilize grant funds to complete the Bravo Company Blvd. Underground Utilities project. How does this project This project will directly support Yakima County's Project support at least one of the Category of Building Resiliency by expanding utility Yakima County's Project infrastructure throughout the City. Upon completion, the project Categories:Supporting will provide a redundant, and looped domestic water supply to Recovery, Reconnecting an area of the City that currently does not have it. It will also Community,or Building allow for the eventual removal of the Tamarac Lift Station, Resiliency? improving sewer service to the same area of the City. How does this project The Bravo Company Blvd. Underground Utilities project will specifically support the directly support Federal Expenditure category—5.5 Clean Federal Expenditure 6 23 category identified above in Water: Other Sewer Infrastructure. This project will expand your application? both water and sewer infrastructure to new areas of the City. Please indicate how much, The proposed project has yet to receive or utilize any other if any,other COVID-relief COVID-relief funding. funding your organization has received and what it was used for: Please indicate any other There is currently no other COVID-related relief that we have COVID-related relief that applied for or will be applying for. The City is prioritizing the you have applied for or will Yakima County ARPA Funds grant application due to the be applying for that you are regional economic impact this project will have throughout City awaiting a response. and County. (Section Break) Demonstration of Need Is this project included in an The Bravo Company Boulevard project is included in the Six adopted City/County plan Year Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) and has been a or another documented City/County priority for many years. community need? Briefly describe the need of Installing new water lines will help the City complete a loop that the Yakima community that will provide redundant potable water to additional areas of the this project addresses: Yakima community. The installation of new sewer lines will provide sewer where there is currently none available, and it will also connect and provide for the eventual removal of lift stations. Community Support and Partnerships Has the applicant secured The Bravo Company Boulevard project has been endorsed by partnerships within the DRYVE and TRANS-Action, Yakima County, Department of Yakima County community Ecology, and local property owners. This project is also part of to achieve the project? the Yakima Cascade Mill vicinity improvements of which the Briefly describe such County is also a partner. partnerships and list community and/or business partners. Financial Support Briefly describe non-County The City has not secured all funding for the Bravo Company funding sources that will Boulevard project. The remaining balance of project costs will provide financial support to need to be funded through a bond issuance. The City is still this project, if any: soliciting other revenue sources because a funding gap still remains for the total project cost. 24 Has the applicant applied In April of 2022, the City of Yakima applied for the Rebuilding for other Federal,State or American Infrastructure Sustainably and Equitably (RAISE) local funding? If so, grant for the Bravo Company Boulevard project. The total grant describe the source(s) and request was$13,038,600. Unfortunately, our grant application amount(s)applied for,and was denied. any awards received: List any other funding The City of Yakima is currently exploring additional funding sources(e.g. fees, sources which include local enterprise funds and donations,grants) the Transportation Improvement Board funding opportunities. applicant has received or is pursuing to support the project: Will the project be Yes—the requested grant funds will fully complete the complete with requested proposed underground utilities project. funds? Can the project be Local City funds will cover the remaining funding gap if this completed with an award of project is not fully funded through Yakima County ARPA grant partial funding? If so, briefly dollars. describe how the project will be adapted if partial funding is awarded: How will the applicant This project will be supported through local City funds after support the project after ARPA grant funds have been exhausted. ARP funds are no longer available?: Has your organization been No made ineligible to receive federal assistance due to debarment,suspension, or by voluntary exclusion for lower tier covered transactions? (Section Break) Project Budget Please provide an attached line-item detailed budget (including whether your various match items will be cash or in-kind) for the project in the attachment section at the bottom of this application. This form is available for download here For an example of a line-item detailed budget see example image below: 8 25 If you have not already, ARPA Project Budget Form Bravo Company Blvd._1.pdf please upload your completed ARPA Project Budget Form here in PDF or JPG. Budget Narrative In the space below, please The requested$3.5 million will cover installation costs of water include any information and sewer lines for the entirety of the Bravo Company which you feel may provide Boulevard Phase 1 and Phase 2. useful background on your proposed project budget, such as source and rate at which matching labor costs are calculated,etc. (Section Break) Certification By checking 'Agree"or "Disagree"on this certification, I understand and affirm that: Yakima County ARPA Agree awards will be distributed on a reimbursement basis. Yakima County will only reimburse those costs actually incurred and only after the expense is incurred, paid for,and a signed Request for Reimbursement form (or other form acceptable to the County) has been submitted to the County, including copies of the invoices and payment documents. Purchases/expenses made prior to contract execution are not eligible. Business/nonprofit Agree applicants,or an identified partner, must have a Washington State Business License or a documented 501(c)3 or (c)6 designation. 9 26 Such status is required to be eligible for receipt of ARPA funds. I understand it may take 30-60 days from the date of County Commissioner approval for a contract to be fully executed,and that I cannot expend monies on reimbursable expenses until that time. Applicants may apply for Agree multiple projects, but only one application per project. If awarded,funds will be Agree used only for purposes described in this application. I understand that any award is a one- time award which does not create an obligation or guarantee of continued funding by the Yakima County, and the use of funds is subject to audit by the Washington State Auditor. If awarded, I or my Agree organization intends to enter into a services contract with the Yakima County, provide liability insurance and additional insured endorsement documentation as may be required for the duration of the contract naming Yakima County as an additional insured and in an amount determined by the County. I have reviewed,and if Agree awarded funds, will abide by federal and Yakima County procurement policies. io 27 Awards will be determined Agree by Yakima County in its sole discretion. Applications may be awarded for the full or a partial amount of the total requested, or declined. If not awarded the full requested amount, applicant can decline the award; if not declined, applicant will provide additional information of how a partial award will be expended. I certify that I have the legal Agree authority of the individual or organization represented herein to submit this request for funding on its/their behalf, and I further certify that the information submitted is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that Yakima County will rely on the accuracy of the submittals and certifications made in conjunction with this application. Any misrepresentation of inaccurate information may result in a repayment of funds. In submitting this application, I swear under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. First and Last Name Sy Ruiz Title Grant Writer Date 6/24/2022 Please attach any Field not completed. supporting materials that would assist us in assessing your application (pre-COVID or COVID); financial 11 28 statements,operational metrics, key invoices/quotes, a detailed list for proposed use of funds, project plans for water, sewer or broadband infrastructure projects,etc. PLEASE NOTE: The maximum file size limit for attachments is 25MB. If your file(s) exceed this size, please compress the files (by using a file compression software, such as WinZip) prior to attaching them to this form. Email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser. 12 29 Ruiz, Sy From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Friday,June 24, 2022 7:22 AM To: Ruiz, Sy Subject: Online Form Submittal: Yakima County ARPA Funds Application Yakima County ARPA Funds Application 2022 Yakima County ARPA Funds Application Yakima County is accepting applications for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding. To be considered for funding, the individual/organization's (hereafter "applicant") project must align with both a project category as set forth by Yakima County and an expenditure category as set forth by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. (Section Break) Espanol Puede cambiar el. idioma de este formulario navegando a la esquina inferior derecha de la pantalla. Haz clic izquierdo en "seleccionar idioma". (Section Break) During this application you will have the ability to save your progress so that you may continue at another time. Please be sure to save your progress. You can do so by clicking the "Save Progress" button located at the top of this form. (Section Break) Throughout this application, there are several forms that need to be downloaded and saved to your computer. These forms will need to be downloaded, filled out, saved to your computer, and then attached at the bottom of this application prior to submitting. Please be sure to download, fill out, and save the following forms to your computer: w-9 Form (if applying on behalf of a business or nonprofit organization) i 30 ARPA Project Budget Form Please attach these forms to this application prior to submitting. Requesting Entity Name City of Yakima Date 6/15/2022 Project Name Radio System Upgrade at SunComm 911 Communications Yakima County Project Categories Examples listed below are general in nature, intended to convey a broad illustration of corresponding projects. Please review the following project categories. By selecting yes or no, please indicate which category your project best aligns with. Supporting Recovery Yes Reconnecting Community No Building Resiliency No Department of the Treasury 1.12 Other Public Health Services Expenditure Category Checklist This checklist is provided as a tool to assist you in the completion of your application. Remember, late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted. If you have questions regarding your application, please contact Craig Warner at (509) 574-1313 or craig.warner@co.yakima.wa.us. (Check all boxes after reading): Yakima County ARPA funds Yes will be distributed on a reimbursable basis. Applicant's household, Yes organization,and/or clients are located within the County limits of Yakima County? Does the proposed project Yes meet at least one of the Yakima County Project Categories and at least one 2 31 of the Federal Expenditure categories detailed above? Applications will only be Yes accepted electronically through the application process. If applying on behalf of a Yes business or nonprofit organization,did you attach a completed W-9 form to your application?A fillable W-9 form is available below for download. Upload your completed W- COY-W-9.pdf 9 Form here in PDF or JPG. I have downloaded,filled Yes out, and attached the required ARPA Project Budget form to this application before submission. Upload your completed ARPA Project Budget Form_202203282055430396.pdf ARPA Project Budget Form here in PDF or JPG. I have reviewed and will Yes abide by Chapter 2, Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) and Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The County will be Yes developing and implementing a communication plan to share stories of how ARPA funds have impacted the community. Applicant agrees to participate in County communication activities,and to provide the County with information about how ARPA funds have impacted the Awardee—either 3 32 individually or in a corporate capacity—and/or the Yakima County community. I understand a project Yes wrap-up report is required upon completion of project. Did you complete the Yes Categorization questions above, read and agree to all Certification statements below,and complete this checklist? (Section Break) SUBMISSION DEADLINE Friday, June 24th, 2022 4:30 p.m. Completed applications must be filed electronically and received by the date and time specified. Applications must be electronically filed. Applicant Information (Business or Nonprofit Organization) If applying on behalf of an individual/household, please skip to Application Information (Individual or Household). *All fields marked as such are required fields. Response required for application to be considered complete. Legal Name of the Applicant The City of Yakima (if applicable): Doing Business As (DBA) Field not completed. Name (if applicable): Unified Business Identifier 397-005-272 (UBI) Number (if applicable): Applicant Street Address: 129 North Second Street City Yakima 4 33 State WA Zip Code 98901 Applicant Mailing Address 129 North Second Street (if different from above): City Yakima State WA Zip Code 98901 Applicant Website (Please https://www.yakimawa.gov/ enter "N/A" if none): Applicant Name: Sy Ruiz Applicant Title: Grant Writer Applicant Phone Number: 5095/56048 Applicant Email Address: sy.ruiz@yakimawa.gov Project Contact(if different Erica McNamara from applicant): Project Contact Phone: 5095/66340 Project Contact Email: Erica.McNamara@yakimawa.gov (Section Break) Applicant Information (Individual or Household) Applicant Street Address: 129 North Second Street City: Yakima State: WA Zip Code: 98901 Applicant Mailing Address Field not completed. (if different from above): City: Field not completed. State: Field not completed. Zip Code: Field not completed. 5 34 Applicant Phone: 5095756048 Applicant Email: sy.ruiz@yakimawa.gov Applicant Name: Sy Ruiz Project Contact(if different Field not completed. from applicant): Project Contact Phone: Field not completed. Project Contact Email: Field not completed. (Section Break) Project Evaluation Please select the eligible Public Safety use category that fits your needs: Describe how the applicant ARPA funds will be utilized to install Conventional Channel will use ARPA funds, if Gateway's (CCGW) into the radio system at SunComm 911 awarded: Communications. Currently the radios are at capacity for frequencies. The new equipment would provide the foundational technology to create additional space for radio frequencies, allowing SunComm to be the back-up center for all public safety agencies throughout the County in the event of an emergency. Briefly describe the The City of Yakima maintains all required policies and applicant's qualifications to procedures that address internal controls, record keeping, administer the award and accounting, payment and audit requirements. Our capacity to produce the project: administer the award is illustrated throughout the various state and federal grants the City has received and properly administered to produced project outcomes. Briefly describe the Erica McNamara will lead the implementation of this project. applicant's capacity to Erica is the Public Safety Communications Manager for produce this project: SunComm and manages 911 operations Countywide. She also manages other technology upgrades within the Center including radio enhancements. Erica's expertise in 911 operations will play a critical role in her ability to administer the award and produce expected project outcomes. How does this project Emergency services are critical to supporting recovery. This support at least one of the grant request will be an investment towards emergency Yakima County's Project response capabilities that will increase effectiveness and Categories:Supporting interoperability. Currently, all public safety agencies throughout Recovery, Reconnecting the County are on the same CAD system. The radio system 6 35 Community,or Building upgrade will further allow other County centers to utilize the Resiliency? radios at SunComm, so they can continue providing emergency services if their center was shut down due to catastrophe or pandemic. How does this project This project will support the Federal Expenditure category specifically support the identified above, by enhancing public health and safety Federal Expenditure services that are being provided to City and County community category identified above in members. The new radio upgrade will help SunComm provide your application? backup services to the entire County in case of an emergency. Specifically, it will allow them to take over other agency's emergency calls to ensure all community member's emergency needs are being answered during a potential catastrophe. Please indicate how much, The City of Yakima has not received any COVID-relief funding if any,other COVID-relief for the proposed project. funding your organization has received and what it was used for: Please indicate any other The City of Yakima has not applied for other COVID-related COVID-related relief that relief for this specific project. The City is prioritizing the Yakima you have applied for or will County ARPA Funds grant application due to the wide-ranging be applying for that you are impact it will have amongst City and County residents. awaiting a response. (Section Break) Demonstration of Need Is this project included in an This project is not included in an adopted City/County plan, but adopted City/County plan it's extremely critical to SunComm's ability to manage the public or another documented safety needs for the entire Yakima County. community need? Briefly describe the need of Currently, the public safety communication centers in Yakima the Yakima community that County do not have an interlocal agreement, nor the this project addresses: technology in place to be able to utilize a back-up center that can support the entire County. Not one center has the capacity to manage the public safety needs of the entire County due to the limited radio resources. The new radio technology would add each public safety agency's frequency to SunComm's radio consoles and allow them to take over for short or long periods of time. Community Support and Partnerships Has the applicant secured General discussions have started with Yakima County Sheriff partnerships within the and Lower Valley dispatch centers to establish back-up Yakima County community procedures in the event of an emergency. These conversations 36 to achieve the project? have led to the proposed grant request that will enhance Briefly describe such SunComm's ability to provide emergency services throughout partnerships and list the County in the event of large catastrophe. community and/or business partners. Financial Support Briefly describe non-County None at this moment. funding sources that will provide financial support to this project, if any: Has the applicant applied The City has not applied for other Federal, State, or local for other Federal,State or funding. We are prioritizing the Yakima County ARPA grant as local funding? If so, a funding source due to the project's immediate impact it will describe the source(s) and have on the safety on Yakima County residents. amount(s)applied for,and any awards received: List any other funding SunComm 911 Communications has not received any sources(e.g. fees, additional funding for this project. donations,grants) the applicant has received or is pursuing to support the project: Will the project be The requested grant funds will complete the project. complete with requested funds? Can the project be A majority of the proposed project costs are being largely completed with an award of funded internally. The requested grant dollars will address the partial funding? If so, briefly remaining funding gap that is still needed to help this project describe how the project become a reality. will be adapted if partial funding is awarded: How will the applicant This project will not have any recurring annual costs. support the project after ARP funds are no longer available?: Has your organization been No made ineligible to receive federal assistance due to debarment,suspension, or by voluntary exclusion for lower tier covered transactions? 8 37 (Section Break) Project Budget Please provide an attached line-item detailed budget (including whether your various match items will be cash or in-kind) for the project in the attachment section at the bottom of this application. This form is available for download here For an example of a line-item detailed budget see example image below: If you have not already, ARPA Project Budget Form_202203282055430396_1.pdf please upload your completed ARPA Project Budget Form here in PDF or JPG. Budget Narrative In the space below, please SunComm 911 Communications is currently working on a full include any information console upgrade which has an estimate cost of$420,000. The which you feel may provide requested$48,588 is the remaining funding gap needed to useful background on your complete the overall console upgrade. The requested grant proposed project budget, dollars will fund the foundational technology needed to expand such as source and rate at SunComm's radio channel list. which matching labor costs are calculated,etc. (Section Break) Certification By checking "Agree"or "Disagree"on this certification, I understand and affirm that: Yakima County ARPA Agree awards will be distributed on a reimbursement basis. Yakima County will only reimburse those costs actually incurred and only after the expense is incurred, paid for,and a signed Request for Reimbursement form (or other form acceptable to the County) has been submitted to the County, 9 38 including copies of the invoices and payment documents. Purchases/expenses made prior to contract execution are not eligible. Business/nonprofit Agree applicants, or an identified partner, must have a Washington State Business License or a documented 501(c)3 or(c)6 designation. Such status is required to be eligible for receipt of ARPA funds. I understand it may take 30-60 days from the date of County Commissioner approval for a contract to be fully executed,and that I cannot expend monies on reimbursable expenses until that time. Applicants may apply for Agree multiple projects, but only one application per project. If awarded,funds will be Agree used only for purposes described in this application. I understand that any award is a one- time award which does not create an obligation or guarantee of continued funding by the Yakima County,and the use of funds is subject to audit by the Washington State Auditor. If awarded, I or my Agree organization intends to enter into a services contract with the Yakima County, provide liability insurance and additional insured endorsement documentation as may be 10 39 required for the duration of the contract naming Yakima County as an additional insured and in an amount determined by the County. I have reviewed,and if Agree awarded funds, will abide by federal and Yakima County procurement policies. Awards will be determined Agree by Yakima County in its sole discretion. Applications may be awarded for the full or a partial amount of the total requested, or declined. If not awarded the full requested amount, applicant can decline the award; if not declined, applicant will provide additional information of how a partial award will be expended. I certify that I have the legal Agree authority of the individual or organization represented herein to submit this request for funding on its/their behalf, and I further certify that the information submitted is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that Yakima County will rely on the accuracy of the submittals and certifications made in conjunction with this application. Any misrepresentation of inaccurate information may result in a repayment of funds. In submitting this application, I swear under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. IA 40 First and Last Name Sy Ruiz Title Grant Writer Date 6/24/2022 Please attach any Field not completed. supporting materials that would assist us in assessing your application (pre-COVID or COVID); financial statements,operational metrics, key invoices/quotes, a detailed list for proposed use of funds, project plans for water,sewer or broadband infrastructure projects,etc. PLEASE NOTE: The maximum file size limit for attachments is 25MB. If your file(s) exceed this size, please compress the files (by using a file compression software, such as WinZip) prior to attaching them to this form. Email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser. 12 41 Ruiz, Sy From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Friday,June 24, 2022 10:44 AM To: Ruiz, Sy Subject: Online Form Submittal: Yakima County ARPA Funds Application Yakima County ARPA Funds Application 2022 Yakima County ARPA Funds Application Yakima County is accepting applications for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding. To be considered for funding, the individual/organization's (hereafter "applicant") project must align with both a project category as set forth by Yakima County and an expenditure category as set forth by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. (Section Break) Espanol Puede cambiar el. idioma de este formulario navegando a la esquina inferior derecha de la pantalla. Haz clic izquierdo en "seleccionar idioma". (Section Break) During this application you will have the ability to save your progress so that you may continue at another time. Please be sure to save your progress. You can do so by clicking the "Save Progress" button located at the top of this form. (Section Break) Throughout this application, there are several forms that need to be downloaded and saved to your computer. These forms will need to be downloaded, filled out, saved to your computer, and then attached at the bottom of this application prior to submitting. Please be sure to download, fill out, and save the following forms to your computer: w-9 Form (if applying on behalf of a business or nonprofit organization) i 42 ARPA Project Budget Form Please attach these forms to this application prior to submitting. Requesting Entity Name City of Yakima Date 5/6/2022 Project Name Construction of Multi First Responder's/Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) facility at the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field Yakima County Project Categories Examples listed below are general in nature, intended to convey a broad illustration of corresponding projects. Please review the following project categories. By selecting yes or no, please indicate which category your project best aligns with. Supporting Recovery Yes Reconnecting Community Yes Building Resiliency No Department of the Treasury 1.12 Other Public Health Services, 2.11 Aid to Tourism, Travel, Expenditure Category or Hospitality Checklist This checklist is provided as a tool to assist you in the completion of your application. Remember, late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted. If you have questions regarding your application, please contact Craig Warner at (509) 574-1313 or craig.warner@co.yakima.wa.us. (Check all boxes after reading): Yakima County ARPA funds Yes will be distributed on a reimbursable basis. Applicant's household, Yes organization,and/or clients are located within the County limits of Yakima County? Does the proposed project Yes meet at least one of the 2 43 Yakima County Project Categories and at least one of the Federal Expenditure categories detailed above? Applications will only be Yes accepted electronically through the application process. If applying on behalf of a Yes business or nonprofit organization,did you attach a completed W-9 form to your application?A fillable W-9 form is available below for download. Upload your completed W- COY-W-9.pdf 9 Form here in PDF or JPG. I have downloaded,filled Yes out, and attached the required ARPA Project Budget form to this application before submission. Upload your completed ARPA Project Budget Form ARFF pdf ARPA Project Budget Form here in PDF or JPG. I have reviewed and will Yes abide by Chapter 2, Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) and Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The County will be Yes developing and implementing a communication plan to share stories of how ARPA funds have impacted the community. Applicant agrees to participate in County communication activities, and to provide the County with information about how 3 44 ARPA funds have impacted the Awardee—either individually or in a corporate capacity—and/or the Yakima County community. I understand a project Yes wrap-up report is required upon completion of project. Did you complete the Yes Categorization questions above, read and agree to all Certification statements below,and complete this checklist? (Section Break) SUBMISSION DEADLINE Friday, June 24th, 2022 4:30 p.m. Completed applications must be filed electronically and received by the date and time specified. Applications must be electronically filed. Applicant Information (Business or Nonprofit Organization) If applying on behalf of an individual/household, please skip to Application Information (Individual or Household). *All fields marked as such are required fields. Response required for application to be considered complete. Legal Name of the Applicant City of Yakima (if applicable): Doing Business As (DBA) Field not completed. Name (if applicable): Unified Business Identifier 397-005-272 (UBI) Number(if applicable): Applicant Street Address: 129 North Second Street 4 45 City Yakima State WA Zip Code 98901 Applicant Mailing Address 129 North Second Street (if different from above): City Yakima State WA Zip Code 98901 Applicant Website (Please Field not completed. enter "N/A" if none): Applicant Name: Sy Ruiz Applicant Title: Grant Writer Applicant Phone Number: 5095756048 Applicant Email Address: sy.ruiz@yakimawa.gov Project Contact(if different Jaime Vera, Interim Airport Director from applicant): Project Contact Phone: 5095756010 Project Contact Email: jaime.vera@yakimawa.gov (Section Break) Applicant Information (Individual or Household) Applicant Street Address: 129 North Second Street City: Yakima State: WA Zip Code: 98901 Applicant Mailing Address 129 North Second Street (if different from above): City: Yakima State: WA 5 46 Zip Code: 98901 Applicant Phone: 5095756048 Applicant Email: sy.ruiz@yakimawa.gov Applicant Name: Sy Ruiz Project Contact(if different Field not completed. from applicant): Project Contact Phone: Field not completed. Project Contact Email: Field not completed. (Section Break) Project Evaluation Please select the eligible Public Safety use category that fits your needs: Describe how the applicant The primary goals for the new Multi First Responder's/Aircraft will use ARPA funds, if Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) facility is expansion, upgrade to awarded: new standard design, and to build a facility to current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The new facility will consolidate staff from multiple facilities into one location and provide living quarters to meet current Yakima City Code and life-safety requirements. ARPA funds will be used for the site survey, environmental review, engineering and predesign work. Briefly describe the City of Yakima Air Terminal maintains all required policies and applicant's qualifications to procedures that address internal controls, record keeping, administer the award and accounting, payment and audit requirements. Our capacity to produce the project: administer the award is illustrated throughout the various federal grants (CARES, ARPA, and CRRSA) the Airport has received and administered for operational expenses. Briefly describe the The City of Yakima's Air Terminal Interim Director, Jaime Vera, applicant's capacity to will be the lead project coordinator. He is experienced in produce this project: managing federal grant dollars and will be responsible for distributing and monitoring grant funds. Jaime has worked closely with private consultants to develop a project schedule of the construction phases required to build a new Multi First Responder's/Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF)facility. How does this project The new ARFF building at the Yakima Air Terminal will directly support at least one of the support two project categories—Reconnecting Community and Yakima County's Project Supporting Recovery. Yakima is largely a drive market 6 47 Categories:Supporting destination for meetings, leisure and personal travel due to our Recovery, Reconnecting limited air service. A new ARFF building will enable the Community,or Building terminal to expand air service and increase enplanements. This Resiliency? project will increase Airport safety and enable the City to provide police and fire services in a timely and effective manner. How does this project This project will specifically support Federal Expenditure specifically support the category 2.11 Aid to Tourism, Travel, or Hospitality and 1.12 Federal Expenditure Other Public Health Services. The new ARFF building will category identified above in increase fire and police service capacity to accommodate the your application? future construction of a new Yakima Air Terminal. As a result, this will lead to increased air service and enplanements that will encourage travel and tourism, thereby positively impacting the hospitality industry. Please indicate how much, Yakima Airport Terminal received the following COVID-relief if any,other COVID-relief funds: $1.2 Million from Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic funding your organization Security Act, $1 Million from Coronavirus Response and Relief has received and what it Supplement Appropriations Act, $1.3 Million from ARPA was used for: Operations. All three of these COVID-relief funds were strictly used for salaries and utility payments to offset the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Airport Concession businesses also received $74,315 in COVID relief to help address revenue loss. Please indicate any other The City of Yakima Airport Terminal has not applied for any COVID-related relief that additional COVID-related relief funds for the proposed ARFF you have applied for or will facility. be applying for that you are awaiting a response. (Section Break) Demonstration of Need Is this project included in an This project is included in the Yakima Airport's most recent adopted City/County plan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Capital Improvement or another documented Project(CIP) list. community need? Briefly describe the need of The ARFF building will be designed to meet ADA compliance the Yakima community that and energy efficient standards. It will house structural fire this project addresses: apparatus'for city civilian responses, ARFF response vehicles for aircraft incidents and fires, and office space/parking for the City of Yakima's police department. New infrastructure design will minimize cost, advance staging techniques to keep the station operational 24/7, manage highly secured sites, and have direct coordination with the airport and nearby facilities. 7 48 Community Support and Partnerships Has the applicant secured The Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, Yakima Valley partnerships within the College, Yakima Valley Tourism, Yakima County Development Yakima County community Association, Downtown Association of Yakima, and Yakima to achieve the project? Convention Center all support the ongoing efforts to build a Briefly describe such new Airport Terminal building. This support is critical for the partnerships and list construction of a new ARFF facility, since it will provide safety community and/or business services to the new Airport Terminal building. partners. Financial Support Briefly describe non-County Currently, there are no other non-County funding sources that funding sources that will will provide financial support to this project. The Airport director provide financial support to plans to apply for discretionary funding from the Federal this project, if any: Aviation Administration (FAA)for the construction of the proposed ARFF facility. Has the applicant applied The City has not applied for or received any other Federal, for other Federal,State or State, or local funding due to the lack of eligible funding local funding? If so, opportunities for the proposed Multi First Responder's/Aircraft describe the source(s) and Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) facility. amount(s)applied for,and any awards received: List any other funding The Airport director plans to apply for discretionary funding sources(e.g. fees, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)for the donations,grants) the construction of the proposed ARFF facility. In the meantime, applicant has received or is the City will continue to seeks grant opportunities through pursuing to support the WSDOT Aviation office and other federal funding sources. project: Will the project be Requested fund will not be able to complete the full complete with requested construction of the ARFF building. Grant funds will be utilized funds? for a site survey, environmental study, pre-design, and engineering. Any remaining funds will be used for the first construction phase which includes utility infrastructure. Can the project be Partial funding will only cover a portion of the site survey, completed with an award of environmental study, or pre-design and engineering costs. The partial funding? If so, briefly Airport director will continue to seek additional federal funding describe how the project opportunities to fully fund this project. will be adapted if partial funding is awarded: How will the applicant After ARPA funds are no longer available, the Airport will focus support the project after on requesting discretionary funding from the Federal Aviation ARP funds are no longer Administration (FAA)to fund this project. available?: 8 49 Has your organization been No made ineligible to receive federal assistance due to debarment,suspension, or by voluntary exclusion for lower tier covered transactions? (Section Break) Project Budget Please provide an attached line-item detailed budget (including whether your various match items will be cash or in-kind) for the project in the attachment section at the bottom of this application. This form is available for download here For an example of a line-item detailed budget see example image below: If you have not already, ARPA Project Budget Form ARFF_1.pdf please upload your completed ARPA Project Budget Form here in PDF or JPG. Budget Narrative In the space below, please The requested$5 million will cover project costs that include include any information site survey, environmental study, pre-design, and engineering. which you feel may provide This funding will play a critical role towards the full construction useful background on your of the ARFF facility. proposed project budget, such as source and rate at which matching labor costs are calculated,etc. (Section Break) Certification By checking `Agree"or ""Disagree"on this certification, 1 understand and affirm that: Yakima County ARPA Agree awards will be distributed on a reimbursement basis. Yakima County will only reimburse those costs 9 50 actually incurred and only after the expense is incurred, paid for,and a signed Request for Reimbursement form (or other form acceptable to the County) has been submitted to the County, including copies of the invoices and payment documents. Purchases/expenses made prior to contract execution are not eligible. Business/nonprofit Agree applicants, or an identified partner, must have a Washington State Business License or a documented 501(c)3 or(c)6 designation. Such status is required to be eligible for receipt of ARPA funds. I understand it may take 30-60 days from the date of County Commissioner approval for a contract to be fully executed, and that I cannot expend monies on reimbursable expenses until that time. Applicants may apply for Agree multiple projects, but only one application per project. If awarded,funds will be Agree used only for purposes described in this application. I understand that any award is a one- time award which does not create an obligation or guarantee of continued funding by the Yakima County,and the use of funds is subject to audit by the Washington State Auditor. 1.0 51 If awarded, I or my Agree organization intends to enter into a services contract with the Yakima County, provide liability insurance and additional insured endorsement documentation as may be required for the duration of the contract naming Yakima County as an additional insured and in an amount determined by the County. I have reviewed,and if Agree awarded funds, will abide by federal and Yakima County procurement policies. Awards will be determined Agree by Yakima County in its sole discretion. Applications may be awarded for the full or a partial amount of the total requested, or declined. If not awarded the full requested amount, applicant can decline the award; if not declined, applicant will provide additional information of how a partial award will be expended. I certify that I have the legal Agree authority of the individual or organization represented herein to submit this request for funding on its/their behalf, and I further certify that the information submitted is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that Yakima County will rely on the accuracy of the submittals and certifications made in conjunction with this application. Any 11 52 misrepresentation of inaccurate information may result in a repayment of funds. In submitting this application, I swear under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. First and Last Name Sy Ruiz Title Grant Writer Date 6/24/2022 Please attach any Field not completed. supporting materials that would assist us in assessing your application (pre-COVID or COVID); financial statements,operational metrics, key invoices/quotes, a detailed list for proposed use of funds, project plans for water, sewer or broadband infrastructure projects,etc. PLEASE NOTE: The maximum file size limit for attachments is 25MB. If your file(s) exceed this size, please compress the files (by using a file compression software, such as WinZip) prior to attaching them to this form. Email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser. 12 53 Ruiz, Sy From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Friday,June 24, 2022 8:21 AM To: Ruiz, Sy Subject: Online Form Submittal: Yakima County ARPA Funds Application Yakima County ARPA Funds Application 2022 Yakima County ARPA Funds Application Yakima County is accepting applications for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding. To be considered for funding, the individual/organization's (hereafter "applicant") project must align with both a project category as set forth by Yakima County and an expenditure category as set forth by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. (Section Break) Espanol Puede cambiar el. idioma de este formulario navegando a la esquina inferior derecha de la pantalla. Haz clic izquierdo en "seleccionar idioma". (Section Break) During this application you will have the ability to save your progress so that you may continue at another time. Please be sure to save your progress. You can do so by clicking the "Save Progress" button located at the top of this form. (Section Break) Throughout this application, there are several forms that need to be downloaded and saved to your computer. These forms will need to be downloaded, filled out, saved to your computer, and then attached at the bottom of this application prior to submitting. Please be sure to download, fill out, and save the following forms to your computer: w-9 Form (if applying on behalf of a business or nonprofit organization) i 54 ARPA Project Budget Form Please attach these forms to this application prior to submitting. Requesting Entity Name City of Yakima Date 5/13/2022 Project Name Free Wi-Fi in Yakima Parks Yakima County Project Categories Examples listed below are general in nature, intended to convey a broad illustration of corresponding projects. Please review the following project categories. By selecting yes or no, please indicate which category your project best aligns with. Supporting Recovery Yes Reconnecting Community Yes Building Resiliency No Department of the Treasury 2.4 Household Assistance: Internet Access Programs Expenditure Category Checklist This checklist is provided as a tool to assist you in the completion of your application. Remember, late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted. If you have questions regarding your application, please contact Craig Warner at (509) 574-1313 or craig.warner@co.yakima.wa.us. (Check all boxes after reading): Yakima County ARPA funds Yes will be distributed on a reimbursable basis. Applicant's household, Yes organization,and/or clients are located within the County limits of Yakima County? Does the proposed project Yes meet at least one of the Yakima County Project Categories and at least one 2 55 of the Federal Expenditure categories detailed above? Applications will only be Yes accepted electronically through the application process. If applying on behalf of a Yes business or nonprofit organization,did you attach a completed W-9 form to your application?A fillable W-9 form is available below for download. Upload your completed W- COY-W-9.pdf 9 Form here in PDF or JPG. I have downloaded,filled Yes out, and attached the required ARPA Project Budget form to this application before submission. Upload your completed ARPA Project Budget Form Wi-Fi.pdf ARPA Project Budget Form here in PDF or JPG. I have reviewed and will Yes abide by Chapter 2, Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) and Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The County will be Yes developing and implementing a communication plan to share stories of how ARPA funds have impacted the community. Applicant agrees to participate in County communication activities,and to provide the County with information about how ARPA funds have impacted the Awardee—either 3 56 individually or in a corporate capacity—and/or the Yakima County community. I understand a project Yes wrap-up report is required upon completion of project. Did you complete the Yes Categorization questions above, read and agree to all Certification statements below,and complete this checklist? (Section Break) SUBMISSION DEADLINE Friday, June 24th, 2022 4:30 p.m. Completed applications must be filed electronically and received by the date and time specified. Applications must be electronically filed. Applicant Information (Business or Nonprofit Organization) If applying on behalf of an individual/household, please skip to Application Information (Individual or Household). *All fields marked as such are required fields. Response required for application to be considered complete. Legal Name of the Applicant City of Yakima (if applicable): Doing Business As (DBA) Field not completed. Name (if applicable): Unified Business Identifier 397-005-272 (UBI) Number (if applicable): Applicant Street Address: 129 North Second Street City Yakima 4 57 State WA Zip Code 98901 Applicant Mailing Address 129 North Second Street (if different from above): City Yakima State WA Zip Code 98901 Applicant Website (Please https://www.yakimawa.gov/ enter "N/A" if none): Applicant Name: Sy Ruiz Applicant Title: Grant Writer Applicant Phone Number: 5095756048 Applicant Email Address: sy.ruiz@yakimawa.gov Project Contact(if different John Carney, IT Services Manager from applicant): Project Contact Phone: 5092496804 Project Contact Email: john.carney@yakimawa.gov (Section Break) Applicant Information (Individual or Household) Applicant Street Address: 129 North Second Street City: Yakima State: WA Zip Code: 98901 Applicant Mailing Address Field not completed. (if different from above): City: Field not completed. State: Field not completed. Zip Code: Field not completed. 5 58 Applicant Phone: 5095756048 Applicant Email: sy.ruiz@yakimwa.gov Applicant Name: Sy Ruiz Project Contact(if different Field not completed. from applicant): Project Contact Phone: Field not completed. Project Contact Email: Field not completed. (Section Break) Project Evaluation Please select the eligible Broadband use category that fits your needs: Describe how the applicant The Yakima City Council has expressed the desire to install will use ARPA funds, if free Wi-Fi in two Yakima parks. ARPA funds will be utilized to awarded: purchase and install free Wi-Fi at Lions Park and Miller Park. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted internet disparities amongst Yakima community members and specifically children. The purpose of this project is to address those disparities and increase internet access for all. Briefly describe the The City of Yakima maintains all required policies and applicant's qualifications to procedures that address internal controls, record keeping, administer the award and accounting, payment and audit requirements. Our capacity to produce the project: administer the award is illustrated throughout the various state and federal grants the City has received and properly administered to produced project outcomes. Briefly describe the The City of Yakima's IT Services Manager and Parks and applicant's capacity to Recreation Manager are involved in the planning of this project produce this project: to ensure outcomes are met. The Parks and Recreation Manager identified viable park locations that would benefit from free Wi-Fi services. The IT Services Manager has secured estimates for the necessary equipment's and services required to install free Wi-Fi. Both are subject experts in their fields and will ensure the project is completed with the requested funds. How does this project Free Wi-Fi in parks will support two project categories— support at least one of the Supporting Recovery and Reconnecting Community. The Yakima County's Project project will support recovery by addressing the internet Categories:Supporting disparities that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic Recovery, Reconnecting which forced remote work and learning for Yakima residents. 6 59 Community,or Building Free Wi-Fi in parks will begin to reconnect our community by Resiliency? enhancing the current services available at Yakima parks to foster collaboration and new community relationships. How does this project This project will directly support Federal Expenditure category specifically support the 2.4 Household Assistance. Internet Access Programs. Free Wi- Federal Expenditure Fi throughout Yakima parks will provide Internet access for category identified above in households in historically impoverished communities and your application? neighborhoods. The COVID-19 pandemic clearly illustrated the Internet disparities within our City. Families and children who currently lack Internet access at home will highly benefit from free Wi-Fi availability in parks. Please indicate how much, The City of Yakima has not received any COVID-relief funding if any,other COVID-relief for the proposed Wi-Fi in Parks project. funding your organization has received and what it was used for: Please indicate any other The City of Yakima has not applied for other COVID-related COVID-related relief that relief for this specific project. The City is prioritizing the Yakima you have applied for or will County ARPA Funds grant application due to the wide-ranging be applying for that you are impact it will have amongst City and County residents. awaiting a response. (Section Break) Demonstration of Need Is this project included in an Since 2020, the Yakima City Council has discussed and adopted City/County plan prioritized the proposed Wi-Fi in Parks project. or another documented community need? Briefly describe the need of This project will address the Internet disparities that resulted the Yakima community that from the COVID-19 pandemic. Internet access is critical for this project addresses: work and school. The City believes all residents should have access to free internet. While there are coffee shops and restaurants that provide Wi-Fi, many times they require customers to purchase goods before they can access their Wi- Fi. As a result, this creates a financial barrier for certain residents. This project aims to address those financial barriers. Community Support and Partnerships Has the applicant secured The City of Yakima has yet to secure a partnership with the partnerships within the Yakima County community. This grant application is the first Yakima County community step in fostering a new partnership with the Yakima County and to achieve the project? business partners. Once funding is secured, the City will look to Briefly describe such partner with Yakima County organizations and businesses to 60 partnerships and list ensure that all community members can take full advantage of community and/or business the free Wi-Fi at local parks. partners. Financial Support Briefly describe non-County There are currently no other non-County funding sources that funding sources that will will provide financial support for this project. provide financial support to this project, if any: Has the applicant applied The City has not applied for other Federal, State, or local for other Federal,State or funding. We are prioritizing the Yakima County ARPA grant as local funding? If so, a funding source due to the project's immediate impact it will describe the source(s) and have throughout City and County community members. amount(s)applied for,and any awards received: List any other funding Beyond this grant request, the City is continuing to seek sources(e.g. fees, additional funding sources through business partnerships and donations,grants) the local grants to fund this project. applicant has received or is pursuing to support the project: Will the project be The requested funds will allow the City to fully complete this complete with requested project. Grant funds will immediately provide free internet funds? access in local parks to all community members. Can the project be Unfortunately, this project cannot be completed with partial completed with an award of funding. Wi-Fi services and installation need to be purchased partial funding? If so, briefly together in order for the project to serve its intended purpose. describe how the project will be adapted if partial funding is awarded: How will the applicant City leadership is currently exploring different funding sources support the project after to continue to support this project. These funding sources ARP funds are no longer include local grants, state and federal grants, and company available?: partnerships. Has your organization been No made ineligible to receive federal assistance due to debarment, suspension, or by voluntary exclusion for lower tier covered transactions? (Section Break) 8 61 Project Budget Please provide an attached line-item detailed budget (including whether your various match items will be cash or in-kind) for the project in the attachment section at the bottom of this application. This form is available for download here For an example of a line-item detailed budget see example image below: If you have not already, ARPA Project Budget Form Wi-Fi_1.pdf please upload your completed ARPA Project Budget Form here in PDF or JPG. Budget Narrative In the space below, please The requested$10,000 will cover upfront hardware costs, include any information setup, and ongoing operational costs for 2 years at Lions and which you feel may provide Miller Park. useful background on your proposed project budget, such as source and rate at which matching labor costs are calculated,etc. (Section Break) Certification By checking 'Agree"or "Disagree"on this certification, I understand and affirm that: Yakima County ARPA Agree awards will be distributed on a reimbursement basis. Yakima County will only reimburse those costs actually incurred and only after the expense is incurred, paid for,and a signed Request for Reimbursement form (or other form acceptable to the County) has been submitted to the County, including copies of the invoices and payment 9 62 documents. Purchases/expenses made prior to contract execution are not eligible. Business/nonprofit Agree applicants,or an identified partner, must have a Washington State Business License or a documented 501(03 or (c}6 designation. Such status is required to be eligible for receipt of ARPA funds. I understand it may take 30-60 days from the date of County Commissioner approval for a contract to be fully executed,and that I cannot expend monies on reimbursable expenses until that time. Applicants may apply for Agree multiple projects, but only one application per project. If awarded,funds will be Agree used only for purposes described in this application. I understand that any award is a one- time award which does not create an obligation or guarantee of continued funding by the Yakima County, and the use of funds is subject to audit by the Washington State Auditor. If awarded, I or my Agree organization intends to enter into a services contract with the Yakima County, provide liability insurance and additional insured endorsement documentation as may be required for the duration of the contract naming Yakima 10 63 County as an additional insured and in an amount determined by the County. I have reviewed,and if Agree awarded funds, will abide by federal and Yakima County procurement policies. Awards will be determined Agree by Yakima County in its sole discretion.Applications may be awarded for the full or a partial amount of the total requested,or declined. If not awarded the full requested amount, applicant can decline the award; if not declined, applicant will provide additional information of how a partial award will be expended. I certify that I have the legal Agree authority of the individual or organization represented herein to submit this request for funding on its/their behalf, and I further certify that the information submitted is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that Yakima County will rely on the accuracy of the submittals and certifications made in conjunction with this application. Any misrepresentation of inaccurate information may result in a repayment of funds. In submitting this application, I swear under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. First and Last Name Sy Ruiz ii 64 Title Grant Writer Date 6/24/2022 Please attach any Field not completed. supporting materials that would assist us in assessing your application (pre-COVID or COVID); financial statements,operational metrics, key invoices/quotes, a detailed list for proposed use of funds, project plans for water,sewer or broadband infrastructure projects,etc. PLEASE NOTE: The maximum file size limit for attachments is 25MB. If your file(s) exceed this size, please compress the files (by using a file compression software, such as WinZip) prior to attaching them to this form. Email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser. 12