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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 21-49
ACCEPTING THE CORONAVIRUS LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS
ESTABLISHED UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
WHEREAS, since the first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was discovered in the
United States in January 2020, the disease has infected over 32 million and killed over 575,000
Americans ("Pandemic"). The disease has impacted every part of life: as social distancing
became a necessity, businesses closed, schools transitioned to remote education, travel was
sharply reduced, and millions of Americans lost their jobs;
WHEREAS, as a result of the Pandemic cities have been called on to respond to the needs of
their communities through the prevention, treatment, and vaccination of COVID-19.
WHEREAS, city revenues, businesses and nonprofits in the city have faced economic impacts
due to the Pandemic.
WHEREAS, Congress adopted the American Rescue Plan Act in March 2021 ("ARPA") which
included $65 billion in recovery funds for cities across the country.
WHEREAS, ARPA funds are intended to provide support to state, local, and tribal governments
in responding to the impact of COVID-19 and in their efforts to contain COVID-19 in their
communities, residents, and businesses.
WHEREAS, an estimated $2,339,941.33 has been allocated to the City of Lino Lakes ("City")
pursuant to the ARPA ("Allocation").
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Treasury has adopted guidance regarding the use
of ARPA funds.
WHEREAS, the City, in response to the Pandemic, has had expenditures and anticipates future
expenditures consistent with the Department of Treasury's ARPA guidance.
WHEREAS,the State of Minnesota will distribute ARPA funds to the City because its
population is less than 50,000.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City intends to collect its share of ARPA funds from the State of Minnesota to use in
a manner consistent with the Department of Treasury's guidance.
2. City staff,together with the Mayor and the City Attorney are hereby authorized to take
any actions necessary to receive the City's share of ARPA funds from the State of
Minnesota for expenses incurred because of the Pandemic.
3. City staff,together with the Mayor and the City Attorney are hereby authorized to make
recommendations to the City Council for future expenditures that may be reimbursed
with ARPA funds.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 14th day of June 2021.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Councilmember
Stoesz and was duly seconded by Councilmember Lyden and upon vote being taken thereon,the
following voted in favor thereof: Stoesz,Lyden,Ruhland, Cavegn,Rafferty
The following voted against same:None
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Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 1G
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Hannah Lynch, Finance Director
MEETING DATE: June 14, 2021
TOPIC: Accepting the American Rescue Plan Act Funds
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
On May 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury launched the Coronavirus State and
Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021,
to provide $350 billion in emergency funding for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal
governments. Treasury also released details on how these funds can be used to respond to acute
pandemic response needs, fill revenue shortfalls among these governments, and support the
communities and populations hardest-hit by the COVID-19 crisis.
BACKGROUND
The City of Lino Lakes is estimated to receive a total of $2.3 million in ARPA funds. The
funds will come in two payments; one in the summer of 2021 and the second 12 months after
the first payment.
The League of Minnesota Cities developed a model resolution to accept ARPA funds. There is
not a specific requirement in the law that cities pass a resolution but it is a formal way to
acknowledge that the city will be receiving the funds and grants staff the autholity to take the
necessary steps once the process is open through Minnesota Management and Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 20-49.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 21-49