City Council Resolution 2021-41CITY OF MONTICELLO
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-41
A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT 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 $65 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, 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.
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 , 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 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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I City staff are hereby authorized to make recommendations to the City Council for future
expenditures that may be reimbursed with ARPA funds.
Adopted by the City Council of Monticello, Minnesota this 28th day of June, 2021.
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