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RESOLUTTON 2021-56
A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE CORONAVIRUS tOCAt FISCAI RECOVERY FUND
ESTABLISHED UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PTAN 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 565
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, an amount between 51,940,000 and $2,047,500 using the range of 5100 times your population and
5105 times your population has been allocated to the City of Columbia Heights ("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 Treasu4/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 RESOTVED BY THE CITY COUNCIT OF THE CITY OF COTUMBIA HEI6HTS, MINNESOTA
AS FOIIOWS:
L. 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 Attorney 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.
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.
City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution 2O2L-56 Page 2
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Adopted by the City Council of Columbia Heights, Minnesota this 28th day of June, 2021
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Buesgens
Murzyn, Jr.
AllAyes
M6rquez ayor
Attest:
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