Louisville Metro Government - File #: R-083-21

• File #: R-083-21
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/9/2021
• In control: Budget Committee
• On agenda: 8/26/2021
• Final action: 8/26/2021
• Title: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PRIORITY AREAS FOR USE OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN CORONAVIRUS LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS ALLOCATED TO LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT.
• Sponsors: Bill Hollander (D-9), Kevin Kramer (R-11), Jecorey Arthur (D-4), David James (D-6), Brent Ackerson (D-26), Keisha Dorsey (D-3)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/26/2021	1	Metro Council	adopted
8/19/2021	1	Budget Committee	recommended for approval	Pass
8/12/2021	1	Metro Council	assigned

RESOLUTION NO. _____, SERIES 2021
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A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PRIORITY AREAS FOR USE OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN CORONAVIRUS LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS ALLOCATED TO LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT.
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL MEMBERS HOLLANDER, KRAMER, ARTHUR, ACKERSON, DORSEY, AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT JAMES

WHEREAS, Metro Government has been allocated $388 Million in American Rescue Plan Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to be used to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic needs, of which over $340 Million remains unappropriated ("ARP Funds"); and
WHEREAS, use of ARP funds shall require approval of the Louisville Metro Council, pursuant to Resolution 052, Series 2021, which became effective on July 8, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Metro Council and the Mayor have sought public input on priority areas for the use of the funds, in accordance with the Interim Final Rule promulgated by the Department of the Treasury, and have received several thousand suggestions and comments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT ("METRO COUNCIL") AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: The following are established as priority areas for the use of ARP Funds, with examples of potential outcomes and projects listed:
(A) Homelessness and Affordable Housing
Reduction of homelessness, through transitional housing, large-scale permanent supportive housing and other forms of affordable housing, particularly directed at Louisville's lowest income residents, who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 public health emergency.


(B) Workforce Development
Workforce development and coordination for adults and youth, to address negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

(C) Healthy Louisville/Healthy Neighborhoods
Improving access to healthcare and childcare, including mental health/substance abuse/suicide prevention, and the promotion of healthier living envir...