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RESOLUTION 2021- <br /> <br /> <br />RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE CORONAVIRUS <br />LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE <br />AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT <br /> <br /> <br />WHEREAS, since the first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was discovered in the United <br />States in January 2020, the disease has infected over 32 million and killed over 575,000 Americans <br />(Pandemic). The disease has impacted every part of life; as social distancing became a necessity, <br />businesses closed, schools transitioned to remote education, travel was sharply reduced, and millions of <br />Americans lost their jobs. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, as a result of the Pandemic cities have been called on to respond to the needs of their <br />communities through the prevention, treatment, and vaccination of COVID-19. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, city revenues, along with businesses and nonprofits in the city have faced economic impacts <br />due to the Pandemic. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Congress adopted the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in March 2021 which included <br />$65 billion in recovery funds for cities across the country. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, ARPA funds are intended to provide support to state, local, and tribal governments in <br />responding to the impact of COVID-19 and in their efforts to contain COVID-19 in their communities, <br />residents, and businesses. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, an estimated $1,600,000.00 (Allocation) has been allocated to the City of Hugo (City) <br />pursuant to the ARPA. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the United States Department of Treasury has adopted guidance regarding the use of ARPA <br />funds. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the City, in response to the Pandemic, has had expenditures and anticipates future <br />expenditures consistent with the Department of Treasury’s ARPA guidance. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota will distribute ARPA funds to the City because its population is less <br />than 50,000. <br /> <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO, <br />MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS: <br /> <br />1. The City intends to collect its share of ARPA funds from the State of Minnesota to use in a <br />manner consistent with the Department of Treasury’s guidance. <br /> <br />2. City staff, together with the Mayor and the City Attorney, are hereby authorized to take any <br />actions necessary to receive the City’s share of ARPA funds from the State of Minnesota for <br />expenses incurred because of the Pandemic. <br /> <br />