HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.12.20 RESO 2021-79 Accept Redistributed Coronavirus ARP FundsCITY OF HUGO
RESOLUTION NO.2021-79
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE REDISTRIBUTION OF
UNREQUESTED CORONAVIRUS LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS
ESTABLISHED UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
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, The Fiscal Recovery Funds provides for $19.53 billion in payments to be made to
States and territories which will distribute the funds to nonentitlement units of local government
(NEUs).
WHEREAS, NEUs generally have populations below 50,000.
WHEREAS, The ARPA requires that States and territories allocate funding to NEUs in an
amount that bears the same proportion as the population of the NEU bears to the total population
of all NEUs in the State or territory.
WHEREAS, after the deadline of October 11, 2021 passed for NEUs to request ARPA funds,
nearly $12 million of the $377 million available to Minnesota's NEUs remained unrequested.
WHEREAS, as allowed by the U.S. Treasury, the State of Minnesota has redistributed these
remaining funds amongst eligible local governments who requested ARPA funds.
WHEREAS, $52,903.46 has been allocated to the City of Hugo (City) pursuant to the ARPA
Redistribution.
WHEREAS, the Redistribution will be distributed in two tranches with half received in 2021
and the second half in 2022.
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Treasury has adopted guidance regarding the use
of ARPA funds.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUGO, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City accepts the Redistribution of Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
established under the ARPA to be used in a manner consistent with guidance adopted by
the United State Department of Treasury.
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2. City staff, together with the Mayor and the City Clerk, are authorized to take actions to
secure the Redistribution for the City, if necessary.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hugo, Minnesota this 20th day of December, 2021.
Tom Weidt, Mayor
Attested:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk