HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-035 Adopting Guiding Principals for Cares Act Coronavirus Relief Funds Resolution 20-035
RESOLUTION NO. 20-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON ADOPTING GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CARES ACT
CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS
WHEREAS, as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, the State
of Washington received stimulus funding from the United States government; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Washington allocated $300 million of the stimulus funding to
cities and counties ineligible to receive funding directly from the federal government; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Washington allocated $288,300 to the City of Port Townsend;
and,
WHEREAS, the City may use the funds for eligible expenses incurred between March 1,
and October 31, 2020;
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the potential uses for the funds at a workshop on
June 1, 2020;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend, Washington, that the City will use the following guiding principles in determining how
to use the CARES Act Corona virus relief funds:
1. Recoup the unplanned necessary City costs related to the impacts of COVID-19.
2. Target projects or plans that create an immediate near-term benefit while also adding a
potential lasting positive impact.
3. Leverage this limited funding through collaboration with local partners including costs
incurred through work with the Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG). ICG will
provide a multi-governmental process for collaborating on the establishment of a COVID-
19 recovery and resiliency plan.
4. Support public engagement through innovative solutions during the crisis by leveraging
technology and other resources that allow participation while keeping our community safe.
ADOPTED by the City Council of Port Townsend, Washington, at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 15th day of June 2020.
Michelle SalldoI
Mayor
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Joanna Sanders, MMC Heidi Grec 1woo
City Clerk City Attorney