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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MII\NESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-032
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE CORONAVIRUS LOCAL FISCAL
RECOVERY FUND ESTABLISHED UNDER THE AMERICANI RESCUE
PLAN ACT
WHEREAS, since the first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID- l9) 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-I9 and in their efforts to contain COVID-
19 in their communities, residents, and businesses.
WHEREAS, $1,079,505 has been allocated to the City of Arden Hills ("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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills,
Minnesota, that
I . 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 authorizedto
make recommendations to the City Council for future expenditures that may be
reimbursed with ARPA funds.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 14 DAY
OF June,202l.
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David Grant, Mayor
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Juli City Clerk
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