American Rescue Plan Act Advisory Committee — Charleston, WV
Date: 2022-02-09
Time: 17:00

CITY OF CHARLESTON
 West Virginia


 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
 February 9, 2022 5:00 PM
 THIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON
 AND CAN BE VIEWED OVER ZOOM

 Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center
 ROOM 215
 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, WV 25301

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86751230916
Or Telephone: 301-715-8592 or 312-626-6799 or 929-436-2866
Webinar ID: 867 5123 0916

 Agenda

WELCOME
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
 1. 9-29-2021

 2. 1-26-2022

ITEMS
 1. Q&A with Requested Applicants

 2. ARPA City Allocation Recommendations

ADJOURN




 City Council | 501 Virginia Street, East | Post Office Box 2749 | Charleston, West Virginia 25330
 www.charlestonwv.gov | 304.348.8179 | 304.348.8038 fax
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CITY OF CHARLESTON
 West Virginia


 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
 February 9, 2022 5:00 PM
 THIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON
 AND CAN BE VIEWED OVER ZOOM

 Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center
 ROOM 215
 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, WV 25301

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86751230916
Or Telephone: 301-715-8592 or 312-626-6799 or 929-436-2866
Webinar ID: 867 5123 0916

 Agenda

WELCOME
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
 1. 9-29-2021

 2. 1-26-2022

ITEMS
 1. Q&A with Requested Applicants

 2. ARPA City Allocation Recommendations

ADJOURN




 City Council | 501 Virginia Street, East | Post Office Box 2749 | Charleston, West Virginia 25330
 www.charlestonwv.gov | 304.348.8179 | 304.348.8038 fax
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 MINUTES
 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
 AV ROOM #301, CITY HALL

 5:30 P. M., SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Mayor Amy Goodwin, Chairperson, called the meeting of the Charleston City American
Rescue Plan Act Advisory Committee to order at 5:30p.m., September 29, 2021.

Committee Members Present:
Mayor Amy Goodwin, Chair
Becky Ceperley, Vice Chair
Ben Adams
Brent Burton
Mary Beth Hoover
Joe Jenkins
Bobby Reishman (left at 6:15)
Chad Robinson

Members Absent:
Caitlin Cook

Councilmembers Also Present:
None


A roll call was taken, and it was determined that a quorum was present.




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 1. Approval of Previous Minutes –

Councilmember Reishman motioned to approve the minutes for the previous meeting
held on 5-26-2021. Councilmember Hoover seconded. With no objections, the previous
minutes were approved.

 2. Discussion of ARPA Application Review and Approval –

Mayor Goodwin stated that the reason the American Rescue Plan was created is to
spur economic growth and development. The buckets and needs being discussed have
come from feedback from Councilmembers and the public. Mayor Goodwin added that
people will be able to submit the application in different ways. It was created after
researching dozens of other cities’ applications. It is comprehensive and user friendly.

City Manager, Jonathan Storage gave a presentation of the Administration’s
recommendations. Highlights of Storage’s presentation:
  The three major buckets are: Economic Recovery ($8,000,000), Health & Safe
 Communities $14,801,358) and Investing in Our City’s Future ($13,000,000).
  Economic Recovery/Businesses – include grants, new business incentives,
 façade grants and co-op kitchen.
  Economic Recovery/Tourism – include CVB Contribution, events, etc and
 incentives.
  Healthy and Safe Communities/Responding to Covid Pandemic – include
 overtime for essential workers, vaccination and testing supplies, etc.
  Healthy and Safe Communities/Housing – include rent aid/eviction relief, CLRA,
 demolitions and shelters.
  Healthy and Safe Communities/Mental Health and Substance Use Programs –
 include CARE Office, counseling and treatment programs.
  Healthy and Safe Communities/Food/Water – include food security, snap stretch
 and lunch programs.
  Healthy and Safe Communities/Youth Activities – include summer youth job
 programs and after-school programs.
  Healthy and Safe Communities/City Cleanliness – include temporary workers for
 Refuse, Parks & Rec and Spring Hill Cemetery and materials and supplies.
  Investing in Our City’s Future/Parks – include turfing fields, pool upgrades and
 splash pad upgrades.
  Investing in Our City’s Future/Public Safety – include feasibility study for a new
 public safety center and police and fire sign-on bonuses.
  Investing in Our City’s Future/Road Infrastructure – include street and sidewalk
 repair.
  Investing in Our City’s Future/Broadband – include expansion projects with public
 private partnerships.
  Administrative Costs – include law and accounting firms, grants coordinator and
 non-profit partnerships.




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Councilmember Ceperley asked if grant money could be given to businesses owned by
women and minorities. Storage replied that they would be able to give money to a non-
profit in order to administer such a grant program.

Councilmember Jenkins expressed concern that they would spend money on design
plans for a public safety center, but never actually build it. He asked if money would be
set aside for the construction. Councilmember Reishman agreed. Councilmember
Ceperley added that she was told that a design/build contract was more expensive.
Councilmember Hoover added that sometimes it is best to get a design ready first so
that you know how much money will be needed to raise money for it, adding that some
grants require that a design be in place first. Storage added that the feasibility portion of
the study would also help them decide where the structure would go. Councilmember
Hoover added that it would be a good idea to put money aside in the event that they
receive a match grant.

Councilmember Jenkins asked if amounts had been assigned to the sub-categories.
Mayor Goodwin replied that they would prefer to see all of the proposals and
applications first.

Councilmember Ceperley confirmed that City groups like the CLRA would not
necessarily need to apply, but they would need to at least provide an outline/plan.

Councilmember Jenkins expressed concerns that the money will be “nickel
and dimed” instead a having big, impactful project(s). Mayor Goodwin added that they
are looking for requests that do have a big impact on the City. Additionally, they are
looking for proposals that help multiple groups of people. Chief of Staff, Matt Sutton
added that there are more pieces to the puzzle in that they are also looking to see if
these proposals can be funded through other means (grants, etc.). Also, they are seeing
ideas and projects that they would not have necessarily thought of.

Councilmembers Burton and Ceperley asked if all of the requests would go through the
Advisory Committee. Storage replied that an option would be to have the Administration
receive the requests, determine what qualifies, and send them to the Advisory
Committee. Kanawha County Commission is doing something very similar.
Councilmember Ceperley added that they are also publishing ever application received
online. Councilmember Robinson added that it would be appropriate for the responses
to be filtered through the Advisory Committee, regardless of if they have final approval.

Storage added that the deadline is December 15, 2021. The Committee would meet
again in January/February 2022 to consider the applications, although they will be
previewed beforehand.



Councilmember Robinson motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned.



 September 29, 2021

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 MINUTES
 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
 CHARLESTON COLISEUM AND CONVENTION CENTER #215,

 5:00 P. M., JANUARY 26, 2022

Mayor Amy Goodwin, Chairperson, called the meeting of the Charleston City American
Rescue Plan Act Advisory Committee to order at 5:00p.m., January 26, 2022.

Committee Members Present:
Mayor Amy Goodwin, Chair
Becky Ceperley, Vice Chair
Ben Adams
Brent Burton
Caitlin Cook
Mary Beth Hoover
Joe Jenkins
Chad Robinson

Members Absent:
Bobby Reishman




A roll call was taken, and it was determined that a quorum was present.




 January 26, 2022

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 1. Presentation: State Auditor’s Office –

Mayor Goodwin introduced the State Auditor, John B. McCuskey. He explained that one
of the responsibilities of the Auditor’s Office is to ensure that cities have the resources
they need. They have created a system that streamlines income tracking for
municipalities and counties who have received various Covid fundings. The system will
also create the report required by the Federal government, allows for transparency and
makes audits easier.

Representatives of the State Auditor’s Office (who will be referred to as “They” for the
purposes of the minutes), added that the software will be able to input financial data,
and will also be able to attach a narrative, giving context and insight to the raw data.
They showed the Committee an example of what that might look like for the City,
including customized dashboards. McCuskey added that the program gives the ability
for the City to collaborate with its constituents, the State Auditor’s Office and internally.

Councilmember Cook stated that this was a great tool. She clarified with McCuskey that
the reporting for ARPA funding is for two purposes: to help cities who were having
problems with managing larger amounts of money as well as their spending and
reporting.

Councilmember Ceperley asked who would be entering the data. McCuskey replied that
the data is already in the ERP system, so OpenGov will download all of those reports,
put them in the correct order and create a report at whatever interval the City chooses,
either automatically or manually. McCuskey added that the program also creates a
cloud-based backup of all of the financial data.

Councilmember Cook confirmed with McCuskey that there were no capacity limitations.




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 2. Resolution No. 570-21 – A resolution to adopt free transparency tools and public
 website access to financial information provisioned by the West Virginia State
 Auditor’s Office in response to the ARP funding allocation.


Councilmember Jenkins added that when the resolution appears before the Finance
Committee, they will be amending the resolution to a more feasible timeline.

Councilmember Jenkins motioned to approve the resolution. Councilmember Ceperley
seconded. With those being present having voted unanimously in the affirmative, the
Chair declared Resolution No. 570-21 approved and so moved to the Finance
Committee.




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 3. Presentation: ARPA Application Recommendations and ARPA Budget Outline –

Mayor Goodwin added that the timeline has been extended to February 9, 2022 to allow
Councilmembers to review the applications. 52 applications were received. The
Committee has received all applications any follow-up questions if applicable. 34
applications will be reviewed with the Committee along with the Administration’s
recommendations. Councilmember Cook confirmed with the Mayor that their meeting on
February 9 will be a review of the applications with a question-and-answer session with
the applicants. At their meeting on February 16, the Committee with review all
recommendations.

Mayor Goodwin added that in March 2021, the City of Charleston was granted $37
Million dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act. The first 50% of the allocation was
received on May 24, 2021 ($18.4 Million), and the City can request the 2nd allocation
after May 10, 2022. If all of the recommended applications were fully funded, the cost
would be approximately $15.2 million.

Finance Director, Andy Wood, added that there have been some updates to the
regulations. The funds must be spent in response to the pandemic: public health, health
emergency, negative economic impact, eligible infrastructure projects and city lost
revenue efforts. Additionally, ARPA funds can now be used for certain grant fund
matching.

  Alzheimer's Association, WV Chapter - Financial aid for the Alzheimer's Association's free care
 & support services, 24/7 Helpline, and support efforts.
 Amount Recommended: $20,000

  WV Health Right Inc. - $1,000,000 for Expansion of Health Right’s main clinic on East End,
 $500,000 for West Side Construction.
 Amount Recommended: $1,500,000

  Kanawha-Charleston Health Department - 50% of the loss of revenue cause by the COVID-19
 Pandemic. The County has covered the other 50%.
 Amount Recommended: $639,431

  Kanawha County Public Library - Purchase laptops, 3D printers, and Cricut cutting machines for
 public use.
 Amount Recommended: $49,040

  Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau - Marketing Charleston as a gateway to West
 Virginia's outdoor recreation. Development a new strategic sports sales plan. Recruit new
 business to the city.
 Amount Recommended: $880,500

  Black Woman Business Owners of West Virginia - Secure business location
  Fund Annual Expo; Marketing Media/Ads; Employment; Educational Program Development.
 Amount Recommended: $150,000

  Partnership of African American Churches - Establish a permanent Comprehensive Community
 Health Center on Charleston's West-side.
 Amount Recommended: $440,000


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 Religious Coalition for Community Renewal #1 (RCCR) - Transitional Low Barrier Shelter
 Establish the program with staffing for four (4) years.
 Amount Recommended: $3,556,624.59

 Religious Coalition for Community Renewal #2 (RCCR) - Renovate the Hubbard building to
 accommodate a service center; Staffing; HOME ARPA potential other funding.
 Amount Recommended: $500,000

 Capitol Market – Additional funding/partners.
 Amount Recommended: $600,000

 Manna Meal #1 - Purchase a food truck & operating costs.
 Amount Recommended: $970,456

 Manna Meal #2 - With stipulation the money be used for food supplies for the truck to supply
 shelters (outreach meals)
 Amount Recommended: $230,000

 WV Symphony Orchestra - Support of its 2022-2023 season; 6 symphonic and 4 pops concerts;
 Maintain its existing programs & will schedule special outreach ensemble performances serving
 the West Side.
 Amount Recommended: $200,000

 Impact Me, Inc. - Decrease the number of youth incarceration. Employment, training materials,
 and general supplies.
 Amount Recommended: $6,000

 Pollen8 - Contingent upon locating property in City of Charleston (options do exist) + w/review
 process and on a payment process.
 Amount Recommended: $625,000

 YWCA of Charleston Resolve Family Abuse Program - Cover the cost associated with a
 Licensed Therapist to work on-site with shelter residents. Expansion of the State of West
 Virginia Supreme Court Remote Participation Program.
 Amount Recommended: $451,797

 Charmco Lofts Limited Partnership - Ensure workforce house for families in a quality, safe, and
 desirable neighborhood.
 Amount Recommended: $600,000

 Midian Leadership Project - Bring on three additional trauma-informed mentor-coaches to our
 program. Equip an educational space, kitchen, and exercise room.
 Amount Recommended: $60,000

 Kanawha Valley Collective - Access sustainable permanent housing. Direct mental health
 and/or substance abuse treatment. Case management designed to improve access to and
 retention in services. Enroll in mainstream benefits they qualify for. Other funding available.
 Amount Recommended: $450,000

 Hope for Appalachia - Funding for program.
 Amount Recommended: $45,000

 Hearts United Sister Talk – Staffing; Supplies; A 12-week interactive program for adolescents;
 Full funding pending nonprofit status/ fiscal agent.



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 Amount Recommended: $127,840

 West Virginia Child Advocacy Network - Help build organizational capacity within our Network.
 Support to locally-based child advocacy centers including CAMC Women & Children’s Hospital
 Children’s Advocacy Center
 Amount Recommended: $24,000

 WV Food and Farm Coalition - Address food security in different neighborhoods throughout
 Charleston’s; Specifically, Charleston's Westside.
 Amount Recommended: $989,675.92

 The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation - $250 for programming for 5 years;
 $100,000 earmarked for artist and business seed investments (mini-grant program) and grants
 to colleges and universities to organize “student nights” in downtown Charleston.
 Amount Recommended: $350,000

 WV Music Hall of Fame Inc. - Respond to and recover from the impact of the pandemic by being
 able to meet staffing costs.
 Amount Recommended: $32,000

 East End Resource Center - 100k to fund senior programming; 50k for snack pack costs.
 Amount Recommended: $150,000

 Bright Futures Now - Complete the renovations for the second floor; provided services that will
 be offered once renovations are completed. Food Distribution: dealing with food insecurity on a
 monthly basis for residents in the Kanawha County.
 Amount Recommended: $350,000

 HOPE Community Development Corporation - Funding for programming and to renovate the
 1039 Central Avenue Building. Additional funding from Congressional Direct Spending- 500k.
 Amount Recommended: $500,000

 The Salvation Army – Charleston WV Area Command - Supply Food Pantry; Emergency Social
 Services program; Supplemental income to meet the salary needs of our Social Services
 director and other Social Services staff and case workers.
 Amount Recommended: $275,568.50

 Charleston Area Alliance (CAA) - 100k for the Women and Minority Small Business Program;
 100k for the Roots Program (Talent and Attraction initiative).
 Amount Recommended: $200,000

 Girl Scouts - A new program that develops older girl programming that will allow girls to explore
 a variety of different career paths.
 Amount Recommended: $50,000

 Festiv-ALL - For an expansion of the annual programming; investing in cultural activities and
 arts.
 Amount Recommended: $150,000

 Fund for the Arts - Provide marketing support for the 2022 Wine and Jazz Music Festival;
 Replace revenue lost in 2020 and 2021 by the cancellation of the Wine and Jazz Music Festival.
 Amount Recommended: $112,000




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Mayor Goodwin asked that Members to let the Administration know which applicants
they would like to have at the next meeting in order to ask further questions. The Mayor
added that the applications presented fit the immediate needs of the community. Other
allocation sources with be discussed during future meetings.

Councilmember Cook confirmed that it would be best to give the applicants 4-5 days of
notice to be able to appear at the next meeting.

Councilmember Robison added that he would like to see a proposed budget of the
presented 34 projects if funded in full. He confirmed with Mayor Goodwin that
discussions about additional projects are planned for the February 16 meeting.
Councilmember Robinson asked for a map of the locations of all of the applicants that
are being considered.




Councilmember Ceperley motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned.



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MINUTES
 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
 ROOM #215, CHARLESTON COLISEUM AND CONVENTION CENTER

 5:00 P. M., FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Mayor Amy Goodwin, Chairperson, called the meeting of the Charleston City American
Rescue Plan Act Advisory Committee to order at 5:00p.m., February 9, 2022.

Committee Members Present:
Mayor Amy Goodwin, Chair
Becky Ceperley, Vice Chair
Ben Adams (over Zoom, arrived after approval of previous minutes)
Brent Burton
Caitlin Cook
Mary Beth Hoover
Joe Jenkins
Bobby Reishman
Chad Robinson

Members Absent:

Councilmembers Also Present:
Jeanine Faegre (over Zoom)
Jennifer Pharr
Chuck Overstreet
Shannon Snodgrass




A roll call was taken, and it was determined that a quorum was present.




 February 9, 2022
 1. Approval of Previous Minutes –

Councilmember Ceperley motioned to approve the minutes for the previous meeting
held on 9-29-2021. Councilmember Jenkins seconded. With no objections, the previous
minutes were approved.

Councilmember Ceperley motioned to approve the minutes for the previous meeting
held on 1-26-2022. Councilmember Jenkins seconded. With no objections, the previous
minutes were approved.



 2. Introduction –

Mayor Goodwin recapped the current timeline to the Committee:
  January 26, 2022 - The ARPA Committee was presented with recommended
 applicants, post-examination questions and accompanying answers.
  February 2, 2022 - All City Council Members were provided full access to all
 submitted ARPA applications. ARPA committee members were reminded, via
 email, of deadline to submit names for additional questioning.
  February 9, 2022 - The Committee will ask additional questions of applicants
 whose attendance was requested. A plan for citywide funding allocations will
 also be presented.
  February 16, 2022 - The ARPA Committee will meet to create their
 recommended allocation plan which they will propose to full Council for the
 approval of the ARPA budget at the next City Council Meeting.
  February 22, 2022 - A resolution will be introduced at City Council for the ARPA
 budget allocations.
  March 7, 2022 - The Finance Committee will consider the ARPA Committee’s
 recommendation. If approved by the Finance Committee, the full Council will
 consider and vote on the ARPA budget allocations.



 3. Q&A with Requested Applicants
  Charmco Lofts, Thomas Simons – Councilmember Hoover asked for an overall
 review of the project. Simons replied that currently their building is unoccupied,
 and they have been working on financing through the WV Housing Fund for 39
 housing units for families in a quality, safe, and desirable downtown
 neighborhood. Councilmember Ceperley confirmed that there are no government
 subsidies involved. Mayor Goodwin asked what other similar projects are in West
 Virginia. Simons replied that there is a similar project in Wheeling. Simons added
 that there will be 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. Councilmember Robinson asked where
 additional parking for residents would be located. Simons replied that there will
 be parking in the back, and they are working on getting agreements for other
 areas.


 February 9, 2022
 Black Women Business Owners – Consandra Leonard – Leonard stated that she
 started the organization in 2018 for training and education for small business
 owners. Among some of their projects is an Expo for vendors to grow their
 business and build a customer base. Councilmember Ceperley confirmed that
 they have a plan to sustain the staffing costs for the future.

 Hope Community Development – Reverend Matthew J. Watts – Watts stated that
 they are seeking funding for programming and to renovate the 1039 Central
 Avenue Building. Councilmember Ceperley confirmed that they have a plan to
 keep staffing costs sustainable. Mayor Goodwin confirmed that there will be ACT
 and SAT prep courses available. Councilmember Jenkins confirmed that the
 project could proceed without the funds.

 Hope for Appalachia - Jason McClanahan – McClanahan stated that the
 organization has been serving the West Side and surrounding communities for
 the past 7 years. Programs include a children’s resource program and hope
 closets in approximately 30 public schools. They are seeking funding for Harbor
 House, to service pregnant women who are battling addiction, and will be
 partnering with CAMC. They plan to make the staffing sustainable through grant
 funding. Mayor Goodwin confirmed that they have established clear
 commitments with CAMC. Councilmember Cook asked what would happen after
 the women gave birth. McClanahan replied that counseling will be provided and
 all options will be available to them.

 Hearts United Sister Talk – Chenelle Coy-Williams – Coy-Williams stated that
 they are seeking funding for a 12-week interactive program for adolescents. The
 program, among many things, will help build peer relations and increase self-
 esteem. Councilmember Ceperley confirmed that they have a plan to sustain
 staffing expenses after the funds are spent. Mayor Goodwin confirmed that they
 are currently seeking 501(c)(3) status. Councilmember Jenkins asked if they had
 been in contact with the Kanawha County Board of Education for assistance with
 their program. Coy-Williams replied that they have not contacted them directly,
 but have plans to do so.

 Midian Leadership – Dr. Jeff Biddle – Dr. Biddle stated that they are seeking
 funding to add 3 additional trauma-informed mentor-coaches, to equip an
 educational space, kitchen, and exercise room. The program has a heavy
 emphasis on health and sport activities. He added that their program involves
 ages 10-25, aiming for mature adult leaders that will reinvest in the community.
 He added that they have a plan to sustain staffing costs as they additionally
 partner with AmeriCorps and receive donations. Mayor Goodwin added that it
 was very helpful to tour the facility and learn about the program by talking to the
 people and kids there.




 February 9, 2022
  WV Music Hall of Fame – Michael Lipton – Lipton stated that he started the Hall
 of Fame in 2005 to recognize WV musicians, and to educate the public. There is
 also a traveling museum that frequently visits schools. They are seeking funds in
 order to respond to and recover from the impact of the pandemic by being able to
 meet staffing costs. Lipton added that they sustain staffing costs through
 donations and sponsors. Councilmember Cook asked how long their agreement
 was for with the current owners of the mall. Lipton replied that they do not have a
 written agreement with the mall, but they developed a good tenant relationship
 with them.

  WV Health Right – Dr. Angie Settle – Dr. Settle stated that they are seeking
 funds for expansion of their main clinic on the East End and for construction for
 their West Side building that will include a teaching kitchen, a space for outreach
 and a multi-purpose teaching room. Dr. Settle added that they are the only clinic
 in the area that never charges for their services. Their goal is to be a health and
 wellness hub for the community. They intend to partner with other organizations.
 Councilmember Ceperley asked how often they used their current kitchen, and
 Dr. Steele replied they use it 5 days a week, serving about 300 people.
 Councilmember Cook added that she has toured their facility and was very
 impressed with their kitchen.

  YWCA – Julie Haden, Debby Weinstein and Margaret Taylor – Haden stated that
 they are the licensed domestic violence provider for Kanawha, Boone and Clay
 counties. They are seeking funds to cover the cost associated for a Licensed
 Therapist to work on-site with shelter residents.



 4. City Allocated Recommendations -

Mayor Goodwin stated that all of the applications and recommendations are posted
online. Highlights of Mayor Goodwin’s presentation:

  March 2021, The American Rescue Plan was passed by U.S. Congress.
 The ARPA Advisory Committee held 5 community input sessions
 April 14, 2021- 1st Meeting in Council Chambers
 April 27, 2021- Kanawha City Community Center
 April 29, 2021- Roosevelt Community Center
 May 4, 2021- George Washington High School
 May 6, 2021- Ball Toyota, Patrick St.
 Virtual suggestions were also available via the City’s website
 The ARPA Advisory Committee then met on May 26, 2021 and created an
 allocation outline that detailed 3 major buckets:
 Economic Recovery, Health & Safe Communities and Investing in Our
 City’s Future




 February 9, 2022
 The American Rescue Plan dollars were specifically dedicated and allocated to
 get into the communities and fast as possible to help recover from the effects of
 Covid.

 Federal State Grants that have been secured:
 o FEMA Port Security Grant - approximately $424K to replace Fire
 Department Boat – (Awarded 25% match)
 o FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant - $1.5M to replace Fire Department
 Ladder Truck – (Pending 10% match)
 o FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant - $500K to replace exhaust
 systems in fire stations and purchase PPE – (Pending 10% match)
 o FHWA - RAISE Planning Grant - $1.75M to design Capital Connector
 project – Awarded – (No match)
 o National Parks Service Land Water Conservation Fund - Approximately
 $971K to turf various fields – (Pending 50% match)
 o National Endowment for the Arts, Our Town Grant, $50K for Center City
 Cultural District- (Pending no match)
 o $75M Special Build Back Better Grant- (hopefully pending)

 Federal Earmarks –
 o US Army Corps of Engineers - $2.5M to complete streambank stabilization
 on the Kanawha River from Haddad to Elk River – (Pending Earmark 35%
 match)
 o Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development (THUD)
 Appropriations, and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Economic
 Development Administration account, City of Charleston, WV; (Housing
 Solutions) sponsors Senator Capito and Manchin–$1 M
 o Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations, Cops Law
 Enforcement Technologies account, City of Charleston, WV; Eyes & Ears
 Law Enforcement Safety Project, sponsors Senator Manchin and Capito --
 $750K
 o CJS Appropriations, Office of Justice Programs Byrne; City of Charleston,
 WV; Charleston Drug Market Intervention Initiative(C-CORE), sponsors
 Senator Capito and Manchin -- $300K
 o CJS Appropriations, Office of Justice Programs Byrne; City of Charleston,
 WV; Crisis Intervention Team, sponsor Senator Capito -- $1M
 o Labor-Health and Human Services (HHS)-Education, Substance Abuse
 and Mental Health Services Administration account, City of Charleston,
 WV, for mental health and substance use prevention and treatment
 services, including outreach and wraparound services, sponsor Senator
 Capito–$300K
 o Labor-Health and Human Services (HHS)-Education Appropriations,
 Employment and Training Administration account, City of Charleston,
 West Virginia, for Hope Center workforce development initiative, including
 equipment and curriculum development, sponsors Senator Manchin and
 Capito– $500K


 February 9, 2022
 Allocation Overview –
 Bucket
  Investing in Our City’s Future $15,245,278
  Healthy & Safe Communities $2,064,165
  Economic Recovery $2,000,000
  ARPA Implementation Support $1,000,000
  Current Applications $11,491,915
  Future Community Projects $5,000,000
  Grand Total $36,801,358


 Overview: Investing in Our City’s Future –
 o Infrastructure/Broadband Updates Approximately $7.5 Million
 o Broadband Upgrades - State & County partnerships
 o Citywide streetlight upgrade, etc.
 o Citywide paving and ADA accessibility
 o Clay Center Corridor Lighting Project
 o Capital Connector Project
 o 5 corners crosswalk
 o MacCorkle Ave. streetscaping
 o South Hills Trail Connector Project
 o Sidewalk Improvement Project Fund - City Council approved $250,000.
 Fund rules to be created by the Planning Streets & Traffic Committee
 o Athletic Field Turfing & Facility Upgrades - $6 million
 o Federal & State Grant Matching - $1.25 Million

 Overview: Healthy & Safe Communities –
 o Public Safety Building Study - $1 Million - Determine best location,
 the need, and the design. Budget. Shovel ready project for federal
 grant dollars.
 o Youth Job Opportunities - $250,000. Continuation and expansion of
 summer youth program. Re-established a 10-year-old stalled
 summer youth program. Successfully hired more than 40 youth in
 2021. Establish business partnerships for career path opportunities.
 o City Response Expenses - Approximately $815,000 - COVID
 response payroll costs. Vaccination clinics ($464K). Council
 approved employee vaccine Incentives. Personal Protective
 Equipment (PPE).
 Overview: Economic Recovery –
 o Charleston Land Reuse Agency (CLRA) - $1.5 Million -
 Staffing/Support. Coordinate with Planning/Building Departments
 for vacant structure registry. Strategic property acquisitions.
 Community property redevelopment. Property maintenance and
 promotion.
 o Sternwheel Regatta - $500,000 - Re-establish the Regatta
 Commission. Provide initial seed funding for Travel, Tourism, and


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 Entertainment. The Commission will be charged with raising
 additional money to support the event.

  Overview: Economic Recovery –
 o Future Identifiable Projects - $5 Million - Respond to future COVID
 related needs. Additional community lead initiatives. Potential
 Second round of community applications. Council to approve any
 use of future fund.



Mayor Goodwin added that this is just one piece of the overall picture. They are asking
for input, comments and suggestions from Councilmembers. Mayor Goodwin added that
it was great to see that every presenter mentioned working with another organization,
and added that all of these plans are interlocked.




Councilmember Reishman motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned.




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