HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-70 Accepting the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery FundCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesoton
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-70
Motion By: Thomas
Seconded By: Nichols
June 24, 2021
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; and
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; and
WHEREAS, city revenues, businesses and nonprofits in the city have faced economic impacts
due to the Pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Congress
included $65 billion in r
adopted the American Rescue Plan Act in March 2021 ("ARPA"} which
ecovery funds for cities
across the country; and
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; and
WHEREAS, $656,250 has been allocated to the City of Corcoran ("City") pursuant to the ARPA
("Allocation")7 and
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; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota will distribute ARPA funds to the City because its population
is less than 50,000.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORCORAN, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS.
1. The City intends to collect its share of ARPA funds from the State of Minnesota to use in
a manner consistent with the Department of Treasury's guidance.
2. City staff, together with the Mayor and the City Administrator are hereby authorized to
take any actions necessary to receive the City's share of ARPA funds from the State of
Minnesota for expenses incurred because Of the Pandemic.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-70
June 24, 2021
3. City staff, together with the Mayor and the City Administrator are hereby authorized to
make recommendations to the City Council for future expenditures that may be
reimbursed with ARPA funds.
VOTING AYE
® McKee, Tom
® Bottema, Jon
® Nichols, Jeremy
® Schultz, Alan
® Thomas, Manoj
VOTING NAY
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Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 24t" day of June, 2021.
ATTEST:
U McKee, Tom
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Nichols, Jere
❑ Schultz, Alan
❑ Thomas, Ma
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City Seal
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