AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a staff presentation regarding the current status of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding, and provide direction to the City Manager.
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Meeting date: May 2, 2023
Department: City Manager's Office
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: City Council provided direction at the February 7, 2023 Council Work Session to provide additional information on identified projects.
City Council Strategic Initiative: [Please select from the dropdown menu below]
Public Safety, Core Services & Fiscal Excellence
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Comprehensive Plan Element (s): [Please select the Plan element(s) and Goal # from dropdown menu below]
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Master Plan: [Please select the corresponding Master Plan from the dropdown menu below (if applicable)]
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Background Information:
The US Treasury launched the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund totaling $350B approved through the American Rescue Plan. San Marcos has received an allocation of $18,101,483. The City received half of the funds in June 2021 and the remaining funds in June 2022. Funds must be allocated by 12/31/24 with funds expended by 12/31/26. The first tranche was allocated in 2021, and the first round of the second tranche was allocated in 2022. In addition to ARP, the City was also awarded Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) in 2021 that freed up $2.6 million in General Funds. The most recent status report for this funding is attached.
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