Resolution No. 2021-125 Distribution of COVID Funds
Resolution No. 2021-125
Accepting First Installment of American Rescue Plan Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds and Accepting Redistribution of Unrequested Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds
Whereas, Congress adopted the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in March 2021, which included
$65 billion in recovery 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, The Fiscal Recovery Fund provides for $19.5 billion in payments to be made to States
and territories which will distribute the funds to non-entitlement units of local government (NEUs);
and
Whereas, NEUs generally have populations below 50,000; and
Whereas, the ARPA requires that States and territories allocate funding to NEUs in an amount
that bears the same proportion as the population of the NEU to the total population of all NEUs
in the State; and
Whereas, on July 30, 2021 the City of Fridley (City) received $1,472,232 for its share of the Fiscal
Recovery Fund;
Whereas, after the deadline of October 11, 2021 passed for NEUs to request ARPA funds, nearly
$12 million of available funds for Minnesota’s NEUs remained unrequested; and
Whereas, as allowed by the United States Treasury, the State of Minnesota has redistributed these
remaining funds amongst eligible local governments who requested ARPA funds; and
Whereas, $48,212 has been allocated to the City pursuant to the ARPA redistribution; and
Whereas, the redistribution will be distributed in two deposits, with half received in 2021 and the
second half in 2022.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City accepts the first installment of American Rescue Plan
Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $1,472,232 established under the ARPA
to be used in a manner consistent with guidance adopted by the United State Department of
Treasury.
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Be it further resolved that the City accepts the first installment of redistributed coronavirus local
fiscal recovery fund established under the ARPA in the amount of $48,212 to be used in a manner
consistent with guidance adopted by the United State Department of Treasury.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 13 day of December,
2021.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
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Melissa Moore – City Clerk