HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-099 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2021/09/20Resolution No. 21-099
A resolution to accept the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
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 socia l
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, $5,149,268 has been allocated to the City of St Louis Park (“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 St. Louis Park,
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.
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Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 20, 2021
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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