File #: O-481-22    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Approved
File created: 9/14/2022 In control: Finance Department
On agenda: 9/27/2022 Final action: 9/27/2022
Title: Authorizing the expenditure of $144,000 from the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for premium pay for front line workers of the Lucas County 911 Regional Council of Governments for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic; authorizing the Mayor to enter into needed agreements to effectuate the contribution; and declaring an emergency.
Attachments: 1. ARPA Final Rule, 2. SMART, 3. Audio: Agenda Review 9/20/22
Label
Premium Pay 911 COG Employees
Finance
Melanie Campbell (x1252)
Revised

Title
Authorizing the expenditure of $144,000 from the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for premium pay for front line workers of the Lucas County 911 Regional Council of Governments for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic; authorizing the Mayor to enter into needed agreements to effectuate the contribution; and declaring an emergency.

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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This Ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $144,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for premium pay for employees of the Lucas County 911 Regional Council of Governments who were previously City of Toledo employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a one-time contribution of $3,000 per employee for 48 employees.

Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:

SECTION 1. That the expenditure of $144,000 is authorized from the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Account Code 2021-89800-1129001STDSTD and the expenditure of same is authorized for payment to Lucas County 911 Regional Council of Governments for premium pay for employees who were previously City of Toledo employees working in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into needed agreements to effectuate Section 1, upon terms and conditions acceptable to the Mayor and the Director of Law.

SECTION 3. That the Finance Director is authorized to draw warrant or warrants against the above-mentioned Account Code in an amount not to exceed $144,000 in payment of the above authorized obligations upon the proper voucher or vouchers.

SECTION 4. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that this ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property, and for...

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