22-019 To Spend American Rescue Plan Act FundsCITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO.22-01.9
A RESOLUTION TO SPEND AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law by President Biden in
March of 2021,
WHEREAS, ARPA appropriates funds to nonentitlement units of government (NEUs) to
mitigate the fiscal effects stemming from the public health emergency with respect to COVID-
19,
WHEREAS, A nonentitlement unit of government is defined as a city, that is not a metropolitan
city,
WHEREAS, City of Shorewood is a nonentitlement unit of government and has
accepted funds from ARPA,
WHEREAS, ARPA permits NEUs to spend ARPA funds under major categories, which
include (A) supporting public health expenditures, (B) addressing negative economic impacts
caused by the public health emergency, (C) replacing lost public sector revenue, (D) providing
premium pay for essential workers, and (E) investing in water, sewer, and broadband
infrastructure,
WHEREAS, the city seeks to use ARPA funds on a water infrastructure investment project
(Covington Road Watermain Improvements) and,
WHEREAS, the city seeks to use ARPA funds on a water infrastructure investment project
(water meter repair and replacement project).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS:
The city will use ARPA funds to pay for Covington Road Watermain Improvements and water meter
repair and replacements as infrastructure investments as allowed by ARPA.
Adopted by the City Council of Shorewood, Minnesota this 14th day of February, 2022.
Attested:
City Clerk