FIN 2021-06-14 Item 1A - Discussion - Continued Discussion on Prioritizing Restoration of Service Levels

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of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Finance and Governance Committee FROM: Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: June 14, 2021 SUBJECT: Phase 2 Funding Prioritization - Identify and prioritize projects utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds ISSUE Staff is seeking Committee input to identify and prioritize projects that could be paid for using ARPA funds. BACKGROUND On March 22, 2021, staff began a discussion with the Finance & Governance committee to seek input into a process for how to prioritize service level restoration if and when ongoing revenues exceed revenues adopted in the 2021-2022 biennial budget as well as restored revenues from sales tax mitigation payments. Included in the info memo was a section discussing federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act. There was agreement to approach these funding discussions in three phases. Phase 1 — Council Consensus on May 10, 2021 — utilized sales tax mitigation payments expected to be received July 1, 2021, and was targeted to those items that would: 1. Provide the most direct impact to improving the quality of life for our community — Streets and Parks Maintenance to keep parks clean and respond to concerns about garbage, litter, and graffiti. 2. Revenue backed services — The Consolidated Permit Center is handling an increased demand for permits which are supported by fees. 3. Services which have been contractually required Including agreements with the Teamsters and IAFF Local #2088 for Fire Overtime. 4. Critical services which should be restored — This includes restoring some necessary services, such as cybersecurity contracts in Technology Information Services. Phase 2 is targeted to utilize the American Rescue Plan Act funds. This discussion is planned to begin on June 14 with additional information in this memo and continue through July with the full Council which will provide time to receive more details from the Federal Government. Phase 3 is targeted to use possible additional revenues as they return to pre -pandemic levels. This phase is expected to begin in August 2021 after we see begin to see the impacts of vaccinations on revenue sources.