21-067 To Accept the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Established Under the American Rescue Plan ActRESOLUTION 21-067
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
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 social 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, Approximately $850,000 has been allocated to the City of Shorewood
("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
SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS:
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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.
Adopted by the City Council of Shorewood, Minnesota this 28th day of June, 2021.
Je ifer abadie, Mayor
ATTEST
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