06. ARPA policy authorization for Jail Addition

M E M O TO: County Commissioners FROM: Robert W. Wilson DATE: October 13, 2022 SUBJECT: ARPA Use of Funds Policy Authorization In September 2021, the Board approved County Policy 13.22, Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds. Adopting a policy governing the use of ARPA funds is a ‘Best Practice’ that was recommended by the National Association of Counties (NACo) as local governments utilized this unprecedented funding provided by the federal government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The intent of the policy is to ensure expenditures are appropriately tracked, reported, and utilized for eligible projects within required time frames. The policy is attached. It describes the total ARPA funds received by Cass County, eligible uses, and United States Treasury reporting requirements. The attached SLFRF Funding and Eligibility Summary was developed at the same time and intended to provide the project information needed to satisfy the policy reporting requirements. This report relates to the County engagement with Klein McCarthy for architectural and construction management services for the Jail Housing Addition project. A similar report and authorization will be prepared for the Board’s consideration when the County procures construction services for this project. SUGGESTED MOTION: Authorize an expenditure of Cass County ARPA funds for architectural design and construction management services for the Cass County Jail Housing Addition project as described in the agreement with Klein McCarthy Architects. County Administrator Robert W. Wilson 701-241-5770 wilsonro@casscountynd.gov PO Box 2806 211 Ninth Street South Fargo, North Dakota 58108 www.casscountynd.gov