HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Presentation 04/06/2021-American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Erik Montague, Deputy Town Manager
Council Meeting 4/6/2021
Items
•Brief summary of ARPA and impact to Marana.
•ARPA funding uses and limitations.
•Direction regarding allowable uses.
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ARPA Summary
•Marana is getting $11.7M in emergency relief funding.
•Non-entitlement cities/towns will receive the funds passed
through the State.
•Funds will be paid in 2 equal payments 12 months apart.
•First payment could be received this fiscal year.
•Funds must be used or transferred by December 31, 2024.
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ARPA
•Eligible uses of these funds include:
•COVID-19 expenditures or its negative economic impacts.
•Premium pay for essential workers.
•Revenue replacement for the provision of government services.
•Necessary investments in water, sewer, and broadband
infrastructure.
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ARPA
•Restrictions on the uses of these funds include:
•Funds allocated to states cannot be used to directly or indirectly
to offset tax reductions or delay a tax or tax increase;
•Funds cannot be deposited into any pension fund.
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Discussion
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Illustrative Listing of Possible Water Infrastructure
•Northwest Recharge, Recovery, and Delivery System
•Tangerine water line from I-10 to Twin Peaks
•Twin Peaks water line from Blue Bonnet to Tangerine
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