Res 2021- 57 Accept Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery FundCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
RESOLUTION 2021-57
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 virus has impacted every part of life: infecting millions and
causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands, 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 adopted the American Rescue Plan Act in March 2021 ("ARPA") 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, $1,191,015 has been allocated to the City of Mendota Heights ("City") pursuant to
the ARPA ("Allocation"); and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Treasury has adopted guidance regarding the use
of ARPA funds; and
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
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, 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.
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.
Adopted by the City Council of Mendota Heights, Minnesota this 6th day of July, 2021.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Attest: Ste anLevine, evine, Mayor
Lorri Smith, City Clerk
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