Economic Stimulus Status Report 8/11/09

Economic Stimulus Update PROGRAMPROJECTFUNDS AVAIL. TIME FRAME STATUS Community Dev. Block Grant A. Anderson Park b-ball court resurfacing $98,660Aug Council approved 3/26/09. Design completed, but HUD determined project ineligible. Staff will propose substitute project(s). Fed. Hwy. Admin., Surface Transportation Program (Trade w/County) 50 th and/or Oak Street Concrete Replacement $717,000Advertise in June Council approved 3/12/09; Consultant working on design Fed. Transportation Admin., 5307 Program Addt’l Transit Vehicles, Bus Garage Roof Repair, GPS System, Bus Stops $1.1 million 2009Finalizing project list with Washington State Dept. of Transportation

Economic Stimulus Update PROGRAMPROJECTFUNDS AVAIL. TIME FRAME STATUS Economic Dev. Admin. S. Weber Ave. Infrastructure $1.4 million 12/31/09Application submitted 6/09. Clean Water State Revolving Fund W. Longview Sewer Diversion $9.8 million Funds Available 8/09 Application submitted 3/09 Not included on draft funding list Drinking Water State Revolving Fund New Water Supply & Treatment $8.0 million Funds Available 8/09 Application submitted 3/09; Not included on draft funding list Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program Traffic signals conversion to LEDs $165,4007/09-6/10Council approved on 6/11/09; application submitted.

Economic Stimulus Update PROGRAMPROJECTFUNDS AVAIL. TIME FRAME STATUS Community Oriented Policing - Hiring Recovery Program Hiring of additional police officers/crime reduction plan Approx. $300,000 Application submitted in April Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Recovery Grant) Police Dept. Technology/ Crime Reduction Plan $101,000Application submitted in May Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Local Solicitation) Computer Interface between WSP e- tickets system and Spillman Records $35,372Application submitted in July Secure Our Schools Implement elements of school safety plan $190,035Application submittedin May 2009 * * * *

Economic Stimulus Update PROGRAMPROJECTFUNDS AVAIL. TIME FRAME STATUS Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council (SWWDC) Funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will allow eligible yr olds summer jobs in Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties. 0Six week program from July 7 to August 14. The City employed 17 youth workers this summer. The program received $2M from the American Recovery and Rein- vestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). This grant was projected to create 800 summer jobs and provide meaningful work experience for low-income youth. Youth ages were employed by the City July 7- August 14 working an average of 24 hours per week in the City Manager’s office, City Shop, and Traffic, Street, Parks, and Water/Sewer Divisions.

Economic Stimulus Update PROGRAMPROJECTFUNDS AVAIL. TIME FRAME STATUS CAP Energy and Housing program covering Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Counties ARRA funding will provide weatherization and energy efficiency education $878,8453/31/11CAP is hiring 4 additional energy auditors/inspectors and 2 office staff for the weatherization program, and 2 Americorps volunteers will be responsible for energy conservation education. Assistance to Firefighters Recovery Grant or American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provided by FEMA. ARRA funding could provide remodel or new construction for fire stations. $210 Million Jul-Sep 2009 Application submitted July 9 th requesting $4,088,494 for construction of new fire station. Should receive notice yea or nay be December 31. *