HomeMy WebLinkAbout31. 22-411SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 22-411 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE ALLOCATION OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
(ARPA) FUNDS TO OSHKOSH COMMUNITY ENTITIES ($470,000)
INITIATED BY: CITY MANAGER
WHEREAS, the city of Oshkosh (“City”) was allocated approximately $20.5
million in Federal funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for various eligible
purposes including, among other things, public infrastructure projects, as well as support
to entities negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on September 28, 2021, the Common Council for the City of Oshkosh
adopted Resolution 21-498, creating parameters for usage of American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funds; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 21-498 specified that funds spent on non-City
programming or direct assistance should be about 25 percent of all ARPA expenditures,
which represents approximately $5,128,000 of the total ARPA allocation; and
WHEREAS City staff solicited project proposals from Oshkosh entities that
provide services to residents not normally provided by the city of Oshkosh, particularly
those who may have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, City staff reviewed applications and suggestions for ARPA funds,
taking into consideration ARPA allocation guidelines adopted by the Federal
Government, goals identified in the city’s Strategic Plan, needs identified by the general
community, and goals established by the Common Council for the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2022, Council adopted Resolution 22-382, allocating
$2,080,480 to various community entities in a first round of allocations, leaving
approximately $3,048,000 available to allocate to other community entities; and
WHEREAS, based on further review of the applications from community entities
in Oshkosh, the City Manager is prepared to make additional recommendations on a
limited number of ARPA funding requests.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh, that the community entities identified on “Exhibit A” are hereby approved for
funding in the amounts shown through funds allocated to the city of Oshkosh through
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
to take those necessary steps to implement said allocations by preparing and executing
the appropriate agreements to ensure that the allocations are made consistent with the
subject applications.
0224-0010-6417 ARPA City Council 3rd Party Payments
SUGGESTED USE:REQUESTED
AMOUNT (est.)
RECOMMENDED
AMOUNT
COTS Transitional Housing Program 500,000$ 250,000$
Oshkosh Co-op 220,000$ 220,000$
720,000$ 470,000$
ARPA non-infrastructure allocation 5,128,621$
Previously allocated 2,080,480$
Remainder for future allocations 2,578,141$
Proposed ARPA allocations for non-infrastructure
purposes/community
Exhibit A
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager
DATE: September 22, 2022
RE: Approve Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to Oshkosh
Community Entities ($470,000)
BACKGROUND
In 2021, the city received notification that it would be receiving approximately $20.5 million in
funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). After a review of the various types of
eligible projects, Council directed staff to allocate 75% of the ARPA funds to infrastructure
projects, and the remaining funds to nonprofit entities and non-infrastructure purposes. The
remaining 25% is slightly over $5.1 million.
In June of 2021, staff solicited proposals from citizens and area nonprofits. Now that some time
has passed and some ARPA funds have been made available through other sources, Council has
asked that I bring forward recommendations on the use of the remaining 25% allocation for
nonprofit purposes. Because of the time that has elapsed since these initial proposals were
made, I have followed up with several nonprofit agencies to determine their current needs and
the status of their initial applications. Following those meetings, I gave these groups the
opportunity to make amendments to their initial request if necessary.
Following a review of the current needs, I have identified five nonprofits that I believe meet
several criteria for addressing both short and long-term goals established by Council. As the
attached sheet indicates, I reviewed short term goals established under ARPA and annual goals
that Council has set forth for me, as well as long-term goals as established through long range
plans of the city, including our Strategic Plan.
The short term goals that staff identified are as follows:
Help those with immediate needs
Help those directly impacted by COVID-19
Compliant with federal ARPA regulations
Politically acceptable to the Council and Community
Ability to leverage ARPA funds with other revenue sources
Avoid duplication of effort with other agencies and avoid duplication of ARPA funds
The long-term goals identified through various long-range plans include the following:
Strategic plan goals
Long term visible impact
Long-term benefit to individuals and community
Long-term relief to those repaying ARPA funds in the future.
At the September 13 meeting, Council approved the allocation of $2,080,480 in ARPA funds
allocated for non-infrastructure purposes to three (3) community entities. This leaves
approximately $3,048,000 in ARPA funds remaining for these purposes, which represents
approximately 59% of the funds set aside for non-infrastructure purposes.
The projects I am recommending in the second round of funding allocations are as follows:
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation - COTS Transitional Housing - $250,000
In the Housing Continuum Report, transitional housing was identified as a major hurdle for
people with acute homelessness to transition to housing stability. The Oshkosh Area
Community Foundation (OACF) has been working with COTS, and Appleton-based nonprofit
that is expanding to the Oshkosh area. Working with OACF, COTS has acquired one of the
buildings on the Father Carr’s Homeless Shelter site. COTS not only provides transitional
housing, but works with individuals to transition them to permanent housing over a two-year
period. They offer counseling and workforce development skills to assist in making a smoother
transition that will reduce the possibility of returning to homelessness. One of the target
audiences that COTS identifies are people who have been recently released from prison. This
facility and program will help those individuals transition back to post incarceration life and
improve their chances of success. The success rate for COTS clients is nearly 90%.
$250,000 is proposed to be allocated to COTS that will go towards the total $2,434,621 capital
campaign that is being led by OACF. This amount does not include another $1.8 million that
OACF is raising to get COTS established on the operating side for up to 6 years.
Oshkosh Food Co-op - $220,000
The Oshkosh Food Co-op opened just prior to the start of the Covid emergency. As a result, the
Co-op has had difficulty in meeting their target performance as initially envisioned. As part of
their fundraising campaign, the Food Co-op received $250,000 from the city’s Revolving Loan
Fund (RLF) that is administered by the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation.
Due to the challenges the Co-op faced through Covid and with the initial struggles after
opening, including the current closure of the Jackson-Oregon Street bridge, they have only
repaid about $30,000 of their loan obligation. The Co-op is concerned about not being able to
fulfill their remaining $220,000 obligation due to the strain it places on their cash flow.
Furthermore, should the Co-op default on this loan, this would impact the city’s Revolving Loan
Fund, which is my primary concern. Eventually, staff would like to create a targeted Revolving
Loan Fund for women and minority owned businesses. The creation of such a program could
be at risk if we have a major loan default. As a result, I am recommending that we use $220,000
in ARPA funds to pay off the Food Co-Op’s loan from the Revolving Loan Fund. Rather than
giving the funds directly to the Co-op, the funds would immediately applied to their RLF loan
to retire this obligation. I believe that this leveraging of funds makes sense for the Food Co-op
and is consistent with ARPA goals.
Following the presentation of this request to Council, I received several comments and concerns
regarding this request. One of the primary concerns was that the Oshkosh Food Co-op is
technically a private, for profit entity, and some members of the public believe that the use of
ARPA funds for a private business entity is inappropriate. Other concerns dealt with the ability
of the Co-op to make it financially, even if the grant to pay off the loan is approved. With respect
to their status as a for-profit entity, the Food Co-op, while technically a for-profit organization,
exists specifically to address community needs in a food desert, which is what downtown
Oshkosh is designated. Their mission of addressing this community need is equal to or more
important than a profit motive, which makes them different than a standard grocery or
convenience store. Furthermore, the Co-op was ineligible for federal PPP funds because they
were not in existence long enough prior to the start of COVID to qualify for the PPP program.
Meanwhile, other co-ops with longer histories received federal PPP funds. The applicant has
also provided evidence that co-ops in other parts of the country received both ARPA funds as
well as other local governmental support to address a unique need among for profit entities.
As for their financial status, the Food Co-op has agreed to open their books for review to be as
transparent as they can be about their financial condition. Ms. Brenda Haines, the Oshkosh Food
Co-op board president, will be available to address questions of this nature either at the Council
meeting, or is willing to meet with individual Council members prior to the meeting.
The gap between emergency crisis/care and independent housing is identified to be an ongoing
challenge in the Oshkosh community. Traditionally, an individual moves from the local emergency and
crisis care centers: Day by Day Warming Shelter, The Salvation Army, Christine Ann Domestic Abuse
Services, Father Carr’s Place2B into independent housing. This is proven to be an unsuccessful process
as many residents were proven to cycle back into homelessness. We know that before the COVID-19
pandemic, Oshkosh had approximately 97-120 homeless individuals using homeless shelters each night,
with over 200 individuals experiencing homelessness that are not receiving services. Individuals who
struggle with homelessness often experience multi-faceted barriers to independent, such as unmet
behavioral health needs, unemployment, social isolation, and lack of affordable housing. Many people
experiencing homelessness struggle to move from crisis care to independent housing. The Oshkosh Area
Community Foundation previously researched solutions state-wide that could be replicated in Oshkosh
and found the neighboring COTS organization is the right solution. COTS has been providing transitional
shelter services in the greater Fox Cities since 1998 and has a history with Winnebago County referral
agencies.
COTS transitional shelter provides a safe home to over 70 single men and women across the greater Fox
Cities, working toward a self-sufficient, independent lifestyle. COTS bridges the gap between
emergency/crisis care and independent housing, by providing programming to overcome personal
barriers that lead to homelessness. COTS programming focuses on four key pillars: housing stability,
employment/education, well-being, and pro-social connections. Each Pillar provides structure and
education for residents to plan and implement successful steps in their journey to independence.
Removing many of the barriers that COTS residents face (food insecurity, housing, health care) allows
residents to be fully engaged in programming and learn how to build a self-sufficient lifestyle during
their stay at COTS. COTS’ collaborations with Partnership Community Health Center and Riverview
Gardens ServiceWorks®job training programming, and county treatment courts and centers allow
people to move forward with ongoing success plans. Following a successful transition from COTS,
residents are enrolled into the Positive Placement Program providing follow-along services for three
years to ensure individuals remain in stable and self-sufficient living. Currently COTS has 117 individuals
enrolled in Positive Placement with a 90% success rate.
COTS partners with over 40 regional agencies to connect each resident to local expertise and a greater
support network for stability moving forward in Winnebago County. These include local emergency
shelter agencies mentioned above as well as Oshkosh Department of Corrections, Winnebago County
Health & Human Services and Mental Health Institution, Solutions Recovery Services, Nova Counseling,
Genesis House, Ascension and Aurora behavioral health programs, and many others.
Reducing homelessness in Northeast Wisconsin serves both the immediate needs of our residents and
the long-term interests of our communities. A chronically homeless person costs the taxpayer an
average of $35,578 per year. This largely represents the expense of emergency medical services that
those experiencing homelessness seek because they are guaranteed care. Our community also knows
that chronically homeless older adults have a higher risk of institutionalization paid for by Medicaid
when there are little to no other housing options available. In contrast, COTS’ annual cost for housing
and services per resident is $9,000. As part of their financial literacy living skills, residents pay $285 a
month for program fees, which helps offset costs for case management and necessities. The true cost,
however, to COTS per resident is $900 per month. COTS needs to at least raise $615 a month for each
resident to support operations, utilities, facility rental, facility safety and security, and maintenance.
COTS’ main criterion for measuring success is the number of individuals who leave the COTS program,
move into safe, stable, and independent housing and maintain self-sufficiency while in our Positive
Placement (aftercare) Program. COTS uses the following objectives and criteria to define program
success:
Minimum 65% successful discharges from programming
94% positive discharges from programming remain in stable housing for 3 years (Positive
Placement Program)
100% of residents who participate in or complete Living Skills programming (including renter’s
education, recovery & relapse prevention, money management, obtaining/maintaining
employment, and decision making for self-management
With respect to being a new agency in the Oshkosh community, COTS objectives and measures also
include
Serve 10 individuals who want to become self-sufficient (year 1)
10 positive discharges over the 12 months
Establish 10 – 20 new partnerships with supporting agencies in the Oshkosh area. (i.e., food
pantries, clothing, housing, employers, etc.)
Establish partnerships to create a continuum of care for residents as they work through the
program – from treatment and warming shelter
Engage with 8 referring agencies
Engage with donors to gain feedback for results
The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation (OACF) has acted as the third party to confidentially identify
the best facility to provide safe and adequate shelter to run a transitional program. After touring 25+
buildings, a deal was reached with non-profit Father Carr’s Place2B and non-profit COTS, for COTS to
take over their previous women’s and family shelter. OACF saw this purchase as a win-win for both
agencies, investing in housing shelter operations for both facilities.
The OACF and COTS Board of Directors initially made the agreement to set up COTS in Oshkosh without
financial risk to the establish Appleton campus. OACF would financially support for three plus years and
to support the operating budget, while introducing COTS to the community. OACF took the
responsibility of purchasing the building and funding the operations in the short term while COTS works
to be fully established and recognized as a community partner.
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2021 BUDGET OVERVIEW / INCOME AND EXPENSES
ORGANIZATION NAME: COTS Oshkosh
REVENUE SOURCE PROJECTIONS
Estimated
Funding for this Project/Program
Proposed ARPA Funding $250,000
OACF Funding $300,000
Private Donors (8) $1,345,121
Donations/Other Fundraising $539,500
TOTAL REVENUES $2,434,621
EXPENSES
REGULAR OPERATING
EXPENSES
Project/Program
Budget
Building Costs $2,200,000
Renovation Costs $166,900
Professional Fees/
Contracted Services
$20,000
Acquisitions Costs $20,721
In Kind Services Provided $27,000
COVID RELATED EXPENSES
(please identify)
Other
Other
Other
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,434,621
NOTE: Revenues and Expenses must balance
COTS, INC 1:54 PM
Profit & Loss Budget Overview 09/06/2022
January through December 2022 Accrual Basis
TOTAL
Jan - Dec 22
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
4000 · Contributions Income
4100 · Restricted Donations
4120 · Restricted Grants 290,513.00
Total 4100 · Restricted Donations 290,513.00
4200 · Unrestricted Donations
4220 · Unrestricted Contribution 29,959.00
Total 4200 · Unrestricted Donations 29,959.00
Total 4000 · Contributions Income 320,472.00
4500 · Program Fees
4509 · Oshkosh SMYC 13,680.00
4510 · Oshkosh - Men's 20,520.00
4541 · Security Deposit Forfeitures 100.00
Total 4500 · Program Fees 34,300.00
Total Income 354,772.00
Gross Profit 354,772.00
Expense
6100 · Payroll & Benefits Expenses
6005 · Payroll Expenses
6110 · Gross Wages 134,700.00
6120 · Employer Social Security Tax 8,352.00
6130 · Employer Medicare Tax 1,956.00
Total 6005 · Payroll Expenses 145,008.00
6160 · Employee Benefits
6161 · Basic Term Life Insurance 1,500.00
6162 · Dental Insurance 3,000.00
6163 · Health Insurance 26,760.00
6164 · Long Term Disabiltiy 1,750.00
6165 · Short Term Disabiltiy 1,750.00
6167 · Vision Insurance 240.00
Total 6160 · Employee Benefits 35,000.00
Total 6100 · Payroll & Benefits Expenses 180,008.00
6250 · Automobile Expense
6251 · Mileage Reimbursement 2,500.00
6250 · Automobile Expense - Other 600.00
Total 6250 · Automobile Expense 3,100.00
6300 · Bad Debt Expense 2,000.00
6400 · Dues and Subscriptions 525.00
6420 · Employee Goodwill & Recognition 1,000.00
6450 · Equipment - Computer & Software 5,780.00
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TOTAL
Jan - Dec 22
6451 · Equipment & Tools 2,000.00
6500 · Grocery 2,060.00
6550 · Insurance
6551 · Business Insurance 3,364.00
6552 · Liability Insurance 15,684.00
6553 · Workers Compensation 1,900.00
Total 6550 · Insurance 20,948.00
6600 · Maintenance Expense 1,032.00
6650 · Repairs
6651 · Building & Grounds Repairs 12,640.00
Total 6650 · Repairs 12,640.00
6750 · Office Supplies 880.00
6850 · Program Furnishings & Equipment 20,000.00
6852 · Program Supplies 60.00
6900 · Utilities
6910 · Cable TV 3,790.00
6920 · Gas and Electric 49,210.00
6930 · Telecommunications Expense 1,454.00
6940 · Telephone 4,140.00
6950 · Trash Removal 3,570.00
6960 · Water & Sewer 10,575.00
Total 6900 · Utilities 72,739.00
7000 · Miscellaneous Expense
7400 · Rent 30,000.00
Total 7000 · Miscellaneous Expense 30,000.00
Total Expense 354,772.00
Net Ordinary Income 0.00
Net Income 0.00
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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Funding Application
Non-Profit, Community Groups, and Neighborhood Associations
DEADLINE: Friday, July 30, 2021
Application must be completed in full to be considered.
Submit complete application & budget sheet electronically to citymgr@ci.oshkosh.wi.us –or-
Mail City Managers Office, 215 Church Ave – PO Box 1130, Oshkosh WI 54903-1130 -or- Place
in City Hall Dropbox
Attachments, brochures or other materials may be included as part of the application packet.
The electronic version (including email message and all attachments) cannot exceed 10
MB
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Name of Project/Program: Oshkosh Food Co-op COVID Recovery Costs
2. Organization Name: Oshkosh Food Co-operative
3. Address: 155 Jackson St., Suite 101 Oshkosh, WI 54901
4. Primary Contact Person: JD Gildemeister
5. Title: General Manager PHONE: (920) 312-7220
6. E-mail GM@oshkoshfoodcoop.com
7. If applicable: Federal Tax Identification Number: 46-2841051
8. If applicable: DUNS number: 042150795
Provide Mission Statement/Purpose:
The Oshkosh Food Co-op exists to strengthen the local economy, promote health and build
community. To enact this vision, the mission of the Oshkosh Food Co-op is to provide a
thriving, member-owned, full-service grocery store in the heart of the city.
PROPOSAL OVERVIEW – must match Budget Overview sheet
Funds Requested: $220,000
Total Project Cost; $$2,972,400.00
Annual Organizational Budget: $2,377,574.00
PROPOSAL DETAILS
PROGRAM/PROJECT APPROACH – include the following details, as applicable
a) Briefly describe the program/project you are requesting funds for.
The Oshkosh Food Co-op is a member-owned grocery store in Oshkosh’s central city. ARPA
funds will repay the Oshkosh Food Co-op’s Revolving Loan Fund loan, which helped fund start-
up and construction costs. Eliminating the loan helps offset lower-than-budgeted sales during
the Food Co-op’s start-up months; significantly influenced by COVID-related cancellations,
supply chain issues and shifts in traffic patterns.
b) Describe the need for your program/project.
The Oshkosh Food Co-op capital campaign was still underway when initial COVID lockdown
began in February of 2020. Job losses, furloughs, and a sense of income insecurity slowed the
final phase of individual fund-raising, requiring other funding resources to be considered.
Original plans budgeted $250,000 in grantsto complete the capital campaign. Several grants
were reduced or denied due to emergent needs caused by the pandemic. To fill the funding gap
in time to sign a lease at the Brio Building, the Co-op secured Greater Oshkosh Economic
Development Corporation’s (GO-EDC) Revolving Loan Fund loan. The Co-op’s market study
and pro forma projected sales sufficient to handle the loan.
Early sales at the store were strong. Subsequent COVID surges due to Delta and Omicron
variants significantly impacted the start-up. Events were postponed. Downtown employees still
have not fully returned to the office. The Co-op had not budgeted for online ordering, curbside
pickup, or home delivery. (Stores with those amenities fared well during COVID.)
Sales flattened. By late fall, it was clear that a course correction was vital. A food co-op
consulting team was retained to develop a recovery strategy, revise the pro forma to match
sales, and provide an interim general manager.
c) Identify any other organizations in Oshkosh that address this need.
The Oshkosh Food Co-op is the only food co-op in northeast Wisconsin. Owned by nearly
1,900 members, it is and mission-driven to serve the central city, which has no other full-line
grocery store.
d) Describe your level of collaboration with other agencies on this project.
First Congregational Church, Advocate Aurora Health Care, JEK Foundation, Oshkosh Area
Community Foundation, Alberta S. Kimball Foundation and the Women’s Fund supported the
capital campaign. The Food for All Program, scheduled for a June launch , offers shoppers at
200% of poverty or below a 10% discount on purchases. This program has funding support from
Oshkosh Area United Way, Oshkosh Rotary Foundation, Oshkosh Southwest Rotary, A Cut
Above Fund, and Menasha Corporation Foundation.
e) Is this a new, existing, or changed program?
The Co-op was incorporated in 2013. The store opened in 2021.
f) Specifically, what will you use ARPA funds for?
ARPA funds will repay the GO-EDC community loan, used to pay for startup equipment and
buildout costs.
g) Who will benefit and how?
The entire Oshkosh community, and beyond, benefits from the food co-op. It is an important
source of healthy food for central city shoppers; a retail anchor in the developing opportunity
zone; an important outlet for local producers and a gathering place for the community.
h) How will you prevent the duplication of benefits to end users?
To date, no conventional grocer has located in the central city. While the need is great, the area
has not attracted a large-volume store. Other boutique retail stores in the area are likely to
benefit when food shoppers do their shopping downtown.
i) How many individuals/families will be served by this program/project?
The Co-op currently serves 1,000-1,100 shoppers/week. The Co-op’s market study shows
strong growth potential, especially in the central city area.
j) How will these funds help you respond to, or recover from COVID-19?
Accelerating debt repayment will stabilize cash flow and free up funds for sales growth efforts.
k) For existing programs: How many people were served during the last program year?
How many were from the City of Oshkosh?
85% of shoppers were from Oshkosh
l) If existing, describe measurable impact the program has achieved to date (with
examples)
The Oshkosh Food Co-op is a retail anchor in the Brio Building, the first of three redevelopment
projects being constructed by Merge Urban Development. In the first 8 months, the Co-op has
sold more than $200,000 in goods from local producers, offering a market to a diverse range of
food producers. The Co-op serves shoppers in a USDA-designated food desert with a full line of
food and household goods.
PROJECT OUTCOMES
If this is a continuing activity, describe a measurable outcome of your previous year's
work regardless of funding source.
The Oshkosh Food Co-op opened July 22, 2021. Opening the store, staffing it, and operating it
were major achievements.
b) Describe two anticipated measurable outcomes for your proposed project/program.
1. The Oshkosh Food Co-op will continue to strengthen the local economy in three ways:
a. The Co-op is a retail anchor tenant in the Brio Building; an amenity for residents
and, as such, a catalyst for additional economic development occurring in the
area (Mackson Corners, Shell Station, Morgan Crossing)
b. Already, the Oshkosh Food Co-op has sourced 20% of its goods locally (within
100 miles or the State of Wisconsin.)
c. Attract shoppers to the central city. Currently, 1 in 7 Food Co-op shoppers is from
outside the Oshkosh community, attracting grocery dollars and visitor traffic to
the central city.
2. The Oshkosh Food Co-op is committed to providing fresh, healthy food options in a
USDA-designated food desert. The Co-op’s new Food for All program will enable
participants, whose incomes are within 200% of the federal poverty line, to purchase
groceries at a discount. The program’s outcomes will be measured by enrollment and
utilization. This is part of a broader effort to build community. The Co-op is committed to
providing a place where everyone experiences a sense of belonging. Locating in the
food desert, developing policies, training board and staff on diversity, equity and
inclusion, providing community-building activities, and creating the Food for All Program
are first-year initiatives.
DESCRIBE THE AGENCY'S AUDITING AND FISCAL CONTROLS
a) Briefly describe your agency's fiscal oversight / internal controls to minimize
opportunities for fraud, waste and mismanagement.
The Oshkosh Food Co-op works with Retail Financial Services to produce monthly financial
statements. A Finance Committee, comprised of professionals in the food and beverage
industry, accounting, and law, provides oversight. Accounting and Finance procedures support
this work.
b) How does your agency plan to segregate ARPA funds from other agency funds for
purposes of identification, tracking, reporting and audit?
Funds will be repaid directly to GO-EDC on the Co-op’s behalf, providing clear tracking of their
usage.
CONTINGENCY PLAN - If your grant request is not fully funded, what adjustments are
you prepared to make?
The Co-op has already reduced costs to align with current sales and is raising private dollars. If
not fully funded, funds awarded will be used to repay as much of the loan as possible.
PROJECT BUDGET
a) Briefly explain project revenues and expenses related to this proposal. This should
match with the Budget Overview sheet.
The Revolving Loan Fund loan helped fund buildout and equipment installation at the Co-op, as
shown in the Sources and Uses budget for the project. These are one-time, capital
expenditures.
b) Be specific about how ARPA dollars would be spent.
ARPA funds would be used to pay off the Revolving Loan Fund loan. (Note: No other COVID-
related public financing was provided to the Co-op (e.g., PPP or other programs) Loan
repayment now strengthens the Co-op’s financial position, allowing it to secure its role as an
economic engine and source of healthy, accessible food options in the Food Desert.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ATTACHED BUDGET OVERVIEW AND SUBMIT WITH YOUR
APPLICATION.
2021 BUDGET OVERVIEW / INCOME AND EXPENSES
ORGANIZATION NAME: Oshkosh Food Co-op
REVENUE SOURCE PROJECTIONS
Estimated Funding for this Project/Program
Proposed ARPA Funding $220,000.00
Other Government Grants – List: Healthy
Food Financing Initiative Grant from the US
Department of Agriculture
$145,000.00
OACF Funding $110,000.00
OAUW Funding n/a
Donations/Other Fundraising $1,028,241.00
Internal/Self-Funding
Other – list: Grants $2,139.00
Other – Member Equity $292,120.00
Other – Member Loans $834,900.00
Other – Landlord and Vendor Contributions $420,000.00
Total $2,972,400.00
Operating Budget
Regular Operating Income
Sales $1,971,657.00
Other income $19,386.00
Reserve funds $386,531.00
Total $2,377,574.00
EXPENSES
Uses
Leasehold Improvements $810,204.00
Equipment $650,699.00
Inventory $180,000.00
Fees $176,653.00
Start-up Promotion $33,655.00
Start-up Staffing $162,409.00
Overhead/Admin Prior to Opening $235,186.00
Interest During Project $20,313.00
$2,269,119.00
Working Capital $703,281.00
Total $2,972,400.00
Regular Operating Expenses
Salaries/Benefits $499,154.00
Occupancy $180,378.00
Professional Fees/Contracted Services $129,114.00
Program/Office Materials $46,720.00
Marketing/Printing (66000) $64,797.00
Professional Development (64950) $400.00
Other: Cost of Goods $1,279,411.00
Other: Depreciation $151,428.00
Other: Other Expenses $26,172.00
Total $2,377,574.00
COVID RELATED EXPENSES (please
identify)
Interest expense, GO-EDC loan
$17,962.00
Difference between projected and actual
sales
$533,343.00