Town Council Public Hearing February 22nd Regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
The Town Council will be conducting a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers located in the Municipal Center at 1 Central Square to hear comment on the American Rescue Plan Act.
The American Rescue Plan passed by Congress has allocated $5,189,198 to Plainville in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Treasury Department has issued rules on how these monies can be spent.
There are four general categories where these monies can be utilized:
1) Public Health and Negative Economic Impacts
2) Premium Pay
3) Revenue Loss
4) Water, Sewer and Broadband Infrastructure
After considerable review of each of these categories, the ARPA Planning Committee is recommending that the Town Council choose to utilize the Revenue Loss option. This category was chosen because it is simpler and does not require extensive reporting requirements. It also provides for additional latitude in how the monies can be spent.
The ARPA Planning Committee has also developed a preliminary list of where the monies would be spent if the “Revenue Loss” option is chosen. This list primarily includes larger capital improvements that have been in the 5-year plan. They include projects for the Fire Department, School Facilities, Public Works, Police Department, and other miscellaneous items.
For additional information, please click the document name listed below:
- Proposed List Recommended by ARPA Planning Committee
- Final Rule "Executive Summary of Changes"
- Overview of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Program (Part of ARPA)
- ARPA Planning Committee Members
- CCM ARPA Presentation
- Department of the Treasury SLFRF Final Rule
Residents are invited to attend this meeting and provide comments. Comments can also be submitted via email at towncouncil@plainville-ct.gov
Questions can also be directed to Robert Lee, Town Manager, at 860-793-0221 Ext. 8701.