Submitted by: Patrick Paschall
Submitting Department: Finance
Agenda Section: Presentation
Item Title:
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Overview of American Rescue Plan Spending Eligibility and Process Plans
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
Presentation only.
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Summary Background:
The City of Hyattsville has been awarded $17.9 million under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and build longer-term solutions to address and prevent impacts of future public health emergencies. The American Rescue Plan Program Manager will provide an overview of the eligible spending categories and restrictions, process for establishing spending priorities, and the process of engaging the public in participatory budgeting regarding these funds.
Next Steps:
Public engagement process will begin in January, 2022.
Fiscal Impact:
None - presentation only
City Administrator Comments:
This presentation will provide a baseline understanding of eligible spending categories and our planning process for moving forward.
Community Engagement:
TBD
Strategic Goals:
Goal 1 - Ensure Transparent and Accessible Governance
Legal Review Required?
N/A