Title
Staff Report for Discussion Regarding Implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Public Safety
* Housing and Homelessness
* Infrastructure
* COVID Recovery
* Fiscal Sustainability and Transparency
SUMMARY
Review the implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council Finance Committee review the implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The report is for information only.
BACKGROUND
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law in March 2021. This $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package provides significant resources to state, local, territorial, and tribal governments for COVID-19 response efforts. Within the ARPA, the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund provides $130.2 billion for local governments. The total funding allocation to the City of San Leandro is $18.6 million; the City has received the it total amount. Funds can be used for the expenditure categories described below.
Eligible Uses Related to the City
1) COVID-19 Response or Negative Economic Impact: To respond to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality.
2) Revenue Recovery: For the provision of government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue of such state, territory, or tribal/local government due to the COVID-19 public health emergency relative to revenues collected in the most recent full fiscal year of the state, territory, or tribal government prior to the emergency.
3) Infrastructure Investments: To make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.
Generally, ARPA funds must be spent by December 31, 2024. If obligated by year end, the City has until December 31, 2026, to expen...
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