HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-112CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 21-112
Resolution Accepting the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Established under the
American Rescue Plan Act
WHEREAS, since the first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) 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 $350 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-19 and in their efforts to contain COVID-19 in their
communities, residents, and businesses.
WHEREAS, $5,438,774 has been allocated to the City of Lakeville ("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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lakeville, Minnesota
as follows:
1. The City intends to collect its share of ARPA funds from the United States Department of
Treasury 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 Department of
Treasury for expenses incurred because of the Pandemic.
3. City staff, together with the Mayor and the City Attorney are hereby authorized to make
recommendations to the City Council for future expenditures that may be reimbursed with
ARPA funds.
4. City staff is authorized to amend the budget to comply with grant agreements and restricted
donations.
ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council this 7th day of September 2021.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor
Charlene Friedges, City Cl