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Work Session Item 8. A.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	06/21/2022
Submitted For:	Mary Springer	Submitted By:	Mary Springer, Finance Director
Department:	Finance

Information

Request/Subject

Discussion regarding allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds to County projects.

Background Information

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) (H.R. 1319) into law. The $1.9 trillion package, based on President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, is intended to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including the public health and economic impacts. As part of the $362 billion in federal fiscal recovery aid for state and local governments, $65.1 billion is provided in direct aid to counties. Gila County has received $10,492,363 in ARPA funds to date. $10,000,000 per the Final Rule from The Department of Treasury can be used to support general governmental services. $492,363 must be used to directly support COVID-related projects per the Interim Final Rule. ARPA funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, and expended by December 31, 2026.

Evaluation

The Board of Supervisors needs to discuss and review County projects to allocate ARPA funds.

Conclusion

N/A

Recommendation

Staff recommends review of County projects of which ARPA could be allocated for those projects.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion regarding allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds to County projects. (Mary Springer)

Attachments
ARPA Slide Presentation