City of Plantation The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) What Stimulus means to Plantation
Purposes and Principles of ARRA Preserve & create jobs & promote economic recovery Assist those most impacted by the recession Provide investments needed to increase economic efficiency Invest in transportation, environmental protection, and other infrastructure that will provide long-term economic benefits Stabilize State and local government budgets in order to minimize reductions in essential services
City of Plantation s s ARRA Goals Target stimulus finds toward key projects that: 1. Save or create jobs 2. Are shovel ready 3. Improve the environment and reduce operating costs 4. Enhance the quality of life in Plantation 5. Provide an excellent return on the investment we make with the funding
City Coordination Goals City Administration will work with all departments to identify, develop, review, approve and track grants and contracts resulting from ARRA Administration will assure that the City is as competitive as possible in apply for Stimulus funding Duplication and miscommunication will be reduced City will meet specialized tracking and transparency requirements
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Overview The bill provides for Grants and Tax Relief Grants can be distributed through: 1. FORMULAS such as CDBG funding 2. PASS THROUGHS FROM THE STATE such as Transportation Funding to local Metropolitan Transit Organizations 3. DISCRETIONARY (competitive) CHANNELS such as the Assistance to Firefighter Grant 4. LOW INTEREST LOANS such as the State Revolving fund
Overview of the ARRA Of the nearly $800 billion, less than half is available in grants/formula adjustments that can go to states or cities Less than $100 billion (about 1/8 of total stimulus funds) is available nationwide for competitive grant opportunities
Overview of the ARRA Recipients of funds face extensive reporting Websites allow the public to track projects and report the misuse e of dollars Federal website: Recovery.gov Florida s s website: Flarecover.com Broward County s s website: www.broward.org/recovery
Grants that come directly to the City HUD Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) dollars from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) were distributed using a formula ARRA funding for NSP ($1.9 billion) will be done through a nationwide competition The City received $2,016,309 from TARP Guidelines Financial qualifications The City will consider working with the Broward Alliance for Neighborhood Development (BAND), the NSP consultant, and the County to apply for additional NSP dollars in the competitive process
Grants that come directly to the City Additional HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars were allocated directly based on existing formula to eligible municipalities Plantation received $139,000 that will be used to partially fund roadway paving in the Park East neighborhood
Grants that come directly to the City The Department of Energy will provide $3.2 billion nationwide for energy efficiency and conservation projects Some of that funding went directly to governments according to a formula Plantation received $804,300 in Energy and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) to be used to partially fund a solar powered technology bunker The City will apply for additional EECBG funding through the competitive process for a Methane Gas Conversion Project
Grants that come through the State to the City The Police Department prepared an application for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant funding for $111,000 to replace the outdated reverse 911 system and for seven (7) new laptop computers This funding is coming from the Department of Justice, through the State of Florida, to the Broward Sheriff s office, to the City of Plantation
Grants that come through the State As much as $130 billion in formula funding will supplement state spending for transportation and education The State of Florida allowed the local Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to select transportation projects to be included in the Surface Transportation Local Projects List The Broward MPO decided to recommend a $37.1 million project to reconstruct Dixie Highway with a new bridge over the Florida East Coast Railroad at the Broward/Palm Beach County line; Palm Beach County is also contributing funds for the project Broward MPO also slated $4 million for new bus shelters, some may be built in Plantation
Funding that comes through the State as Loans The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has $6 billion in State & Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG) for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Plantation has one project on Florida s s Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund list that has been approved for a low interest loan: Plantation Park Phase E - water main /hydrants And water service replacement (est. $2.2 million)
Competitive Grant Opportunities Plantation s s Fire Department applied for $109,920.00 from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Program for the purchase of 200 pagers that will be used to notify volunteer fire fighters when they need to respond to an emergency call. The City will contribute $25,480.00 towards the purchase of the pagers.
Competitive Grant Opportunities The FEMA Firefighter Assistance Program was expanded to include capital projects (25% non-federal match is required) The application information has not been published yet only $210 million available nationwide Plantation FD is preparing to submit an application for $4.5 million to replace Fire Station #1 on Broward Boulevard
Competitive Grant Opportunities The Department of Justice has up to $1 billion in COPS Hiring Recovery Program funding available on a competitive basis Plantation Police Department submitted an application for $1,461,840 in funding to cover five (5) police officers salaries and benefits for three (3) years. The City is unable to budget for these positions.
City of Plantation Transparency The Stimulus Act provides for unprecedented levels of transparency and accountability to let the public know how, when and where their tax dollars are being spent Transparency Website (coming soon) Table to follow is for demonstration only
Program & Purpose of Funding Distribution Method Funder City Dept Amt Received or Requested Amt Spent Project Balance Status Application Byrne/JAG submitted Supports local law enforcement efforts with equipment and operating costs Formula Dept. of Justice Police Dept. $111,000-0- $111,000 for Reverse 911 system and ten laptops Assistance for Firefighters supports enhancement of fire and fire related hazards Competitive US Dept. of Homeland Security Fire Dept. $109,920 plus City match of $25,480-0- $127,400 Application submitted for 200 pagers COPS Hiring Program -to create and preserve law enforcement jobs Competitive Dept. of Justice Police Dept. $1,461,840-0- 1,461,840 Submitted for funding for five police officers