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ARF- 6678

2. A.

Special Meeting

Meeting Date:	06/29/2021
Submitted For:	James Menlove	Submitted By:	Mary Springer, Finance Director
Department:	County Manager

Information

Request/Subject

Update on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by Patricia Power, Bose Public Affairs Group

Background Information

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) (H.R. 1319) whereby counties would receive an allocation on a population-based formula that is intended to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including the public health and economic impacts. The allocation for Gila County is $10,492,363. The first tranche was received on Wednesday, May 19, and the 2^nd tranche is due to Gila County twelve months after the first payment. The funds must be spent by December 31, 2024. Guidance on the eligible uses of the funds and the reporting mechanism are still being modified at the federal level. Patricia Powers from Bose Public Group, Gila County's federal lobbyist, will provide a briefing on the plan and dialogue with the Board to discuss potential projects allowable under the grant guidance.

Evaluation

It is important for the Board of Supervisors to receive an update on the American Rescue Plan Act and to discuss possible uses for the grant funding and other opportunities that may be available to Gila County.

Conclusion

It would be beneficial to the Board of Supervisors and the public to receive an update from Ms. Power on the American Rescue Plan Act funding activity which affects Gila County.

Recommendation

N/A

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion regarding an update on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grant funding from Gila County's federal lobbyist, Patricia Power of Bose Public Affairs Group. (Mary Springer)

Attachments
American Rescue Plan Act Presentation