ARPAARPA Funds Discussion
Elk River was awarded $2,755,333 million in federal funds.
They must be used by December 31, 2024.
Latest guidance exempts the first $10 million from the original use limitations.
Broadband Expansion Phase I ($301,305)
Broadband Expansion Phase II ($41,950)
FT Center ($655,000)
2023 General Fund ($300,000)
Approximately $1.4 million remaining
Business Services
• Zamboni balance ($192,000)
• Pave Hillside Park parking lot ($130,000)*
• Lion John Weicht Park Restroom Tempering Improvements ($75,000)*
• Deerfield Park Wheelchair Platform Swing ($55,000) some private donations committed.
• AEDs for Athletic Complexes and Signature Parks — 4-6 units ($28,000). Some will be
heated with a security system included.
• Hard floor/concrete floor in fieldhouse (200,000)*
* Rough estimates
Finance
• Implement Laserfiche paperless AP workflow — with the pandemic more vendors are
emailing invoices rather than sending print copies, which we print to enter into the AP
module then scan back into Laserfiche. ¢ 1' , ut f r f r omrt
Information Technology (update with priority rankings)
1) $14,025 - Fire panels
o Westbound - $4,350
o Northbound - $4,625
o Public Works - $1,250
o Library - $1,125
o Public Safety - $1,150
o City Hall - $1,525
2) $754,000 - Fiber Loop
o ISD - $125,500.00
o ERMU - $251,000.00
o City - $377,500.00
3) $95,000 - Security Camera Update
o Current cameras are failing, aging, and poor quality compared to modern cameras
available.
4) $124,000 — New Camera Locations
o Woodland Trails - $55,000
o YAC - $38,000
o Highland Hills - $31,000
o FTCenter — $36,287
5) $75,000 - Door Controls
o Update door access hardware/install to all existing locations.
o The existing system is no longer supported.
6) $30,000 - Fiber to Library
o Provide direct network connections in house rather than 3' party supported.
Community Development/Public Works
• Facade Grant Program ($150,000 - $250,000)
• WWTP Lift Station Grinders ($350,000)
• Cover state contract to market rate purchase of trucks scheduled for replacement ($144,000)
Public Safety (Police and Fire)
• Training facility that provides alive burn building for fire and training for police. ($700,000 -
$1,000,000)