Frequently Asked Questions

All funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024 and fully spent by December 31, 2026.

If any of the ARP Act money is not dispersed after December 31, 2026 then it must be returned to the U.S. Treasury.

No, the money may not be deposited into any pension fund. The City is looking into other options to address these budget gaps.

May 10, 2021 the Treasury announced the program guidelines and eligible categories of expenditures:

• Support public health expenditures
• Address negative economic impacts caused by the pandemic
• Replace lost public sector revenue
• Invest in Water, Sewer, and Broadband infrastructure

Community Nonprofit Grant Program - $1,500,000

This program will provide funds to nonprofit organizations in the community to adopt safer operating procedures, sustain operations during periods of closure, and mitigate financial hardship resulting from the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Homelessness and Infrastructure Improvements - $500,000

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the homeless population and, as a result, the City has seen an increase in encampments over the last year. Funding will be used to assist business owners with property improvements and/or changes to their property with the goal of managing the surrounding environment through the strategy of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).

Business Façade Improvements Grant - $153,509

Qualifying Improvements which significantly improve the business properties' overall appearance.

For more information on Understanding the City's Budget Process (PDF), the Annual Operating Budget, as well as Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) please visit the City's Finance webpage on Fiscal Year 2020/21 Budget Information.