RES 21-89City of Elk River
City Council
Resolution 21-89
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River to accept the
Supplemental Distribution of American Rescue Plan Act Funds
WHEREAS, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021, to
provide relief to cities to help mitigate the effects of COVID-19 and lay the foundation for a strong
economic recovery.
WHEREAS, non -entitlement cities and towns (NEU), those with populations under 50,000,
accessed funds by submitting a request to the state of Minnesota by October 11, 2021.
WHEREAS, $12 million of the $377 million available to Minnesota NEUs remained unrequested
after the deadline passed for local governments to request ARPA funds.
WHEREAS, the US Treasury has allowed the state of Minnesota to redistribute these remaining
funds among eligible local governments who requested ARPA funds.
WHEREAS, the redistribution amount is approximately $3.47 per capita, and half was distributed
to the City of Elk River in the amount of $43,684.25 on November 22, 2021, and the balance will
follow in 2022.
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.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS: The City accepts the supplemental
distribution of its share of unclaimed ARPA funds from the State of Minnesota to use in a manner
consistent with the Department of Treasury's guidance.
Passed and adopted this 6`' day of December 2021.
ATTEST:
Tina Allard City Clerk
Wohnietz, ayor