HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9705RESOLUTION 9705
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ALLOCATING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDING
WHEREAS, the American Rescue Plan Act provided federal funds (assistance listing 21.027)
to the State of Minnesota and those funds were and will be distributed to local governments based on
population, over a two year period, in the total awarded amount of $1,456,076 and any additional
allocations; and
WHEREAS, guidance from the United States Treasury outlined in their "Frequently Asked
Questions", indicated that local governments may use grant funds to Support Public Health
Expenditures, Address Negative Economic Impacts Caused by the Public Health Emergency,
Replace Lost Public Sector Revenue, Provide Premium Pay, and Invest in Water, Sewer, and
Broadband Infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has projected "Lost Revenue" of $2,177,037 and the
Treasury "Final Rule" gives recipients broad latitude to use funds for the provision of government
services to the extent of reduction in revenue. Government services can include, but are not limited to,
maintenance of infrastructure or pay -go spending for building new infrastructure, including roads;
modernization of cybersecurity, including hardware, software, and protection of critical infrastructure;
health services; environmental remediation; school or educational services; and the provision of
police, fire, and other public safety services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has incurred sufficient expenditures for the provision of
government services that meet the above definition, for administrative simplicity the City Council
designates up to $246,076 plus any accumulated interest for the provision of Public Safety personnel
salaries in 2023.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The City Council designates up to $246,076 plus any
accumulated interest in 2023 for the provision of government services for Public Safety personnel
salaries, and directs the Finance Director to take any necessary steps to comply with U.S. Treasury
requirements under the "Final Rule" or future guidance as provided by the U.S. Treasury.
Adopted this 27th day of February, 2023
Al Hull, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nyl ikm d, City Administrator
(SEAL)