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File #: R-057-21    Version: Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/7/2021 In control: Metro Council
On agenda: 6/24/2021 Final action: 6/24/2021
Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT FUNDING IN THE FORM OF DIRECT GRANTS OR REIMBURSEMENT FROM VARIOUS ECONOMIC RELIEF PACKAGES APPROVED THROUGH THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) ACT OF 2021, EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, FOR EXPENDITURES TO ADDRESS THE CONTINUED IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE ECONOMY, PUBLIC HEALTH, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, INDIVIDUALS, AND BUSINESSES. (AS AMENDED)
Sponsors: David James (D-6), Bill Hollander (D-9), Kevin Kramer (R-11)
Attachments: 1. R-057-21 V.2 CAM 061721 Mayor Authorized to Accept Funding Through American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.pdf, 2. R-057-21 V.1 061021 Mayor Authorized to Accept Funding Through American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.pdf, 3. R-057-21 PROPOSED CAM 061721 Mayor Authorized to Accept Funding Through American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.pdf, 4. RES 052 2021.pdf
RESOLUTION NO. __________, SERIES 2021
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT FUNDING IN THE FORM OF DIRECT GRANTS OR REIMBURSEMENT FROM VARIOUS ECONOMIC RELIEF PACKAGES APPROVED THROUGH THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) ACT OF 2021, EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, FOR EXPENDITURES TO ADDRESS THE CONTINUED IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE ECONOMY, PUBLIC HEALTH, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, INDIVIDUALS, AND BUSINESSES. (AS AMENDED)
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DAVID JAMES AND
COUNCIL MEMBERS BILL HOLLANDER AND KEVIN KRAMER

WHEREAS, Metro Government provides aid and relief to the citizens of Louisville Metro and is eligible for direct grants or reimbursement through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021, or through the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for expenditures to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses; and
WHEREAS, Metro Government wishes to take advantage of this opportunity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT ("LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL") AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION I: The Mayor is hereby authorized to accept funding in the form of direct grants or reimbursement from various economic relief packages approved by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021, either directly or through the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for expenditures to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
SECTION II: Use of funds allocated to Louisville Metro Government under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (FRF), for water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure and HOME ARP, shall require approval from the Louisville Metro Council. All other funding received under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 shall be administered by the Agency supporting t...

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