Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: BUD - Budget

Directors' Update: Feb. 15, 2023

Business Meeting: Feb. 21, 2023

Summary:

Approve ARPA Funding Agreement with the Historic Fox Theatre Restorations for Phase 4 of the Historic Fox Theatre restoration

Publications:

Cover Letter To: debdave@compprime.com, rebecca@twintransit.org

Additional Copies To: Becky Butler

Resolution

WHEREAS, Section 9901 of ARPA amended Title VI of the Social Security Act 17 (the Act) to add Section 602, which establishes the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund, and Section 603, which establishes the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (together, the Fiscal Recovery Funds). The Fiscal Recovery Funds are intended to provide support to State, local, and Tribal governments (together, recipients) in responding to the impact of COVID–19 and in their efforts to contain COVID–19 on their communities, residents, and businesses. The Fiscal Recovery Funds build on and expand the support provided to these governments over the last year, including through the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF); and

WHEREAS, Lewis County is a recipient county of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) which was signed into law on March 11, 2021; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest if Lewis County to work with local organizations and businesses to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including the public health and economic impacts; and

WHEREAS, the Historic Fox Theatre Restorations submitted a grant application to the County for Phase 4 of the Historic Fox Theatre restoration, including the construction of the building envelope; and

WHEREAS, the county has reviewed the eligibility of the project and has determined the project meets the requirements for funding outlined in U.S. Treasury Final Rule and has determined the project is eligible under the expenditure category 2.35 Aid to Tourism, Travel, or Hospitality.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approves a grant agreement between the County and the Historic Fox Theatre Restorations in the amount of up to $500,000 utilizing the County's allocation of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for improvements to the Historic Fox Theater and authorizes the County Manager to sign the agreement on its behalf.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 21st day of February, 2023.