City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: MAY 3, 2022
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER /s/
FROM: TERRY SUEHR, DIRECTOR, PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Program and Projects Update.
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ISSUE: Provide quarterly report information on the implementation status of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding as of March 31, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council receive this quarterly report.
BACKGROUND: Last year, the City received $29.8 million of Tranche #1 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. On July 9, 2021, City Council approved the funds to be allocated across 28 individual projects, the General COVID Fund, and Food Insecurity and Rental Assistance Bridge Funds #1 and #2. The ARPA funds were allocated to address public health issues, negative economic impacts caused by the pandemic, increased or improved services to disproportionately impacted communities, infrastructure investment and administrative costs.
DISCUSSION: The Department of Project Implementation (DPI) manages the overall ARPA program to ensure compliance with federal regulations and oversees project alignment with established baselines. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information on the implementation status of the ARPA funding as of March 31, 2022. Highlights of progress made on APRA funded projects and the ARPA program management over the past quarter include:
* Department of Community and Human Services disbursed $5 million for subrecipient allocations and internal expenses.
* The Alexandria Library managed projects progressed to 70% work effort complete and have spent nearly 50% of their allocation.
* The Request for Information (RFI) process has proven a vital tool for ensuring those managing ARPA projects are able to comply with the relevant federal...
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