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CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 21-150 APPROVING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SPENDING PLAN WHEREAS, The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021 and provides relief to cities to enable them to continue to support the response to the pandemic and lay the foundation for a strong economic recovery. WHEREAS, Cities may utilize Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to mitigate the effects of COVID- 19, replace lost revenue, support premium pay, and invest in infrastructure, including water, sewer, and broadband. WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes has been allocated $2,417,213.82 of ARPA funds. WHEREAS, as of December 31, 2020 the City has calculated a $1,458,716.00 reduction in revenue presumed to have been due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The City intends to use these funds for the provision of government services to re-open the Rookery Activity Center and pay-go spending for capital improvements and purchases. WHEREAS, the City is re-opening the vacated YMCA with the goal of creating a community space which promotes physical health and mental well-being. Re-opening costs consist of creating a sustainable recreation center and setting up for a new management model. Physical adaptions for COVID-19 will be considered throughout the project as well as the long-term success of promoting a healthy community. WHEREAS, in addition, pay-go spending for other city facility improvements and the purchase of capital equipment may be considered. WHEREAS, the remaining funds of $958,497.82 will be used to make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes the ARPA Spending Plan is approved as outlined above. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 13th day of December 2021. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Councilmember _______________and was duly seconded by Councilmember ________________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: The following voted against same: