HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.06.21 RESO 2021-39 Accepting Coronavirus Funds ARPARESOLUTION 2021-39
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF 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.
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WHEREAS;`as{a resilt of tfte 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, along with businesses and nonprofits in the city have faced economic impacts
due to the Pandemic.
WHEREAS, Congress adopted the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in March 2021 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 $1,600,000.00 (Allocation) has been allocated to the City of Hugo (City)
pursuant to the ARPA.
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 HUGO,
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.
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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 Hugo, Minnesota this 21 st day of June, 2021.
APP VED:
Tom Weidt, Mayor
Attested:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk