WORK SESSION AGENDA
ATTENTION
IN-PERSON AUDIENCES AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HAVE RESUMED WITH LIMITED CAPACITY The meetings will continue to be live streamed on the city's website (https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/1461/Streaming-City-Council-Meetings) ***PUBLIC COMMENT*** WE ARE NO LONGER USING TELEPHONE COMMENTS All verbal public comments will be given through a virtual public comment platform If you want to provide a verbal comment during the Council Meeting, use the link below to join the virtual public comment room. VIRTUAL PUBLIC COMMENT WAITING ROOM Written comments may be submitted to publiccomment@flagstaffaz.gov. All comments submitted via email will be considered written comments and will be documented into the record as such. AGENDA |
1. | Call to Order
NOTICE OF OPTION TO RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the City Council and to the general public that, at this work session, the City Council may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, for legal advice and discussion with the City’s attorneys for legal advice on any item listed on the following agenda, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3).
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2. | Pledge of Allegiance and Mission Statement MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of Flagstaff is to protect and enhance the quality of life for all.
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3. | ROLL CALL
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4. | Public Participation Public Participation enables the public to address the council about items that are not on the prepared agenda. Public Participation appears on the agenda twice, at the beginning and at the end of the work session. You may speak at one or the other, but not both. Anyone wishing to comment at the meeting is asked to fill out a speaker card and submit it to the recording clerk. When the item comes up on the agenda, your name will be called. You may address the Council up to three times throughout the meeting, including comments made during Public Participation. Please limit your remarks to three minutes per item to allow everyone to have an opportunity to speak. At the discretion of the Chair, ten or more persons present at the meeting and wishing to speak may appoint a representative who may have no more than fifteen minutes to speak. |
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5. | Review of Draft Agenda for the October 19, 2021 City Council Meeting
Citizens wishing to speak on agenda items not specifically called out by the City Council may submit a speaker card for their items of interest to the recording clerk.
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6. | Proclamation: Housing America Month | ||||||||
7. | Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness Month | ||||||||
8. | Flagstaff Resident Survey Results | ||||||||
For information only.
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9. | Discussion and Direction on American Rescue Plan Act Local Recovery Funding continued from September 7, 2021 Council meeting. | ||||||||
Staff is seeking Council discussion and direction for allocating the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Recovery Funding (LRF) of $13,252,816.00 which the City of Flagstaff will receive.
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10. | Public Participation | ||||||||
11. | Informational Items To/From Mayor, Council, and City Manager; future agenda item requests |
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12. | Adjournment | |||||
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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Flagstaff Resident Survey Results | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
For information only.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
The Flagstaff Resident Survey serves as a consumer report card for the City of Flagstaff, providing residents the opportunity to rate their satisfaction with the quality of life in the city, the community’s amenities and local government itself. The survey also permits residents to share their priorities for community planning and resource allocation. | |||||
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The Flagstaff Resident Survey was administered by mail to 2,000 randomly selected households in Flagstaff. Each selected household received three mailings beginning in March 2021. Completed surveys were collected over the following six weeks. Of the 2,000 surveys mailed, 88 were returned because they could not be delivered as addressed. Of the 1,912 households that received a survey, 434 completed the survey, providing a response rate of 23%.
Comparisons of the City of Flagstaff survey results are made to benchmark ratings from resident surveys conducted across the nation as well as in selected peer communities. Additionally, comparisons are made between the 2021 survey results and prior survey years, when available. Differences of seven percentage points or more between results from 2021 and 2013 can be considered meaningfully different.
Key findings of the 2021 survey results include:
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Attachments: | Flagstaff Citizen Survey Report of Results FINAL | ||
Flagstaff Citizen Survey Presentation |
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||||
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Discussion and Direction on American Rescue Plan Act Local Recovery Funding continued from September 7, 2021 Council meeting. | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Staff is seeking Council discussion and direction for allocating the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Recovery Funding (LRF) of $13,252,816.00 which the City of Flagstaff will receive.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
On September 7, 2021, City staff presented as allocation of the ARPA Local Recovery Funding to City Council based on the Budget Team's preliminary draft proposal. Staff received feedback from City Council on recommendations to reallocate funding and asked staff to bring back another discussion on the funding. The budget Team has worked the last several weeks to bring back a balanced plan based on City Council recommendation and developed the revised proposal for tonight’s discussion. |
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INFORMATION: | |||||
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for State and Local Recovery Fund (SLFRF) provides a substantial infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery. The ARPA funds provide substantial flexibility for each government to meet local needs—including support for households, small businesses, impacted industries, essential workers, and the communities hit hardest by the crisis. These funds may also be used to make necessary investments in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure. On May 10, 2021, the United States Treasury released an Interim Final Rule (IFR) related to the guidance for eligible use of ARPA funds. There was a 60-day comment period that closed on July 16, 2021. After reviewing comments, the Treasury will issue a Final Rule which may differ slightly from the previous rule. The release of the Interim Final Rule gave the City of Flagstaff more guidance on what we can use the funds for within our city and community. The US Treasury also released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) which provides further understanding of how cities can apply the Interim Final Rule. In addition, the US Treasury has created a Compliance and Reporting Guidance document which we are beginning to review. The US Treasury has not released the Final Rule for ARPA Local Recovery Funding as of October 5, 2021, and the latest FAQ was released on July 19, 2021. The Final Rule and additional FAQ will provide much-needed guidance on programs and revenue loss calculations. For information, guidance, and frequently asked questions on the American Rescue Plan Act for State and Local Recovery Fund please visit the US Treasury website: https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-funds |
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Attachments: | Presentation | ||
List of ARPA Local Funding Categories |