TOWN OF WEBSTER UPDATE ON STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (American Rescue Plan Act) April 25, 2024
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Past Timeline for Receipt of Funds
June 22, 2021 - The Town submitted a request for funding with the NYS Division of Budget
July 1, 2021 - The Town received confirmation of eligibility
July 20, 2021 - The Town received a check for $2,017,194.
This represented approximately 50% of the funding.
July 31, 2022 – The Town received additional funds of $2,033,666.
A TOTAL OF $4,050,860 WAS RECEIVED.
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Final Rule
In January, 2022 the US Department of the Treasury issues the Final Rule.
It’s effective for April 1, 2022.
It sets forth the rules for eligible use of funds.
The Town is considered a Non-Entitlement Unit (NEU) so the funding flows from NYS rather than the USA.
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Use of Funds The following are some of the primary ways that the funding can be
utilized:
Response to public health emergency
Economic impact of COVID-19
Funding for the Town’s loss of revenue
General government services
Premium pay for essential workers
Water, sewer and broadband infrastructure
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Utilized ARPA Funds Economic Impact of COVID-19 $350,000 The Town provided grants to non-profit organizations that have sustained severe economic impact from the pandemic in response to the public health emergency.
The $350,000 was paid out to 14 Non-Profit Organizations on July 22, 2022.
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Utilized ARPA Funds
Water and Sewer Infrastructure $2,500,000 The Town’s Water Resource Recovery WWTP Phase II project qualified because:
It’s was eligible under the EPA’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund
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Utilized ARPA Funds
Environmental Testing $33,900 The Environmental Testing completed within the West Webster Hamlet (600 Ridge Road) qualified because:
It’s was eligible as an environmental remediation project under governmental services.
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Obligated ARPA Funds
Premium Pay for Response to COVID-19 $302,000 Premium pay has been earmarked for the Town’s law enforcement officers via the police union contract for the 2024 – 2026 calendar years.
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Proposed Use of Remaining Funds Replacing Lost Public Sector Revenue $864,760 The Final Rule adds significant flexibility for use of funds. The Town selected a “Standard Allowance” of up to $10,000,000 to spend on government services.
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Proposed Use of Remaining Funds THE FUNDS MUST BE OBLIGATED BY 12/31/24 This means that the funds must be under contract by 12/31/24 The obligated funds must be expended by 12/31/26
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Possible Use of $864,760 Remaining Funds The following possibilities are already obligated or have a high probability of being obligated by 12/31/24 •
Dog Kennel
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Highway Building
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Sandbar Park Phase II
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Sandbar Park Building
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Summary of Funding $4,050,860 Expended ➢ $350,000 Grants for Economic Impact (EC 2.34) ➢ $33,900 Environmental Testing (EC 6.1) ➢ $2,500,000 Wastewater Treatment Plant Project (EC 5.1) Obligated ➢ $302,000 Premium Pay (EC 6.1) Future Obligations ➢ $864,960 Revenue Loss - Government Services (EC 6.1) The total amount spent through 3/31/24 is $2,883,900 so $1,166,960 remains. 12
QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION
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