2. American Rescue Plan - Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
   The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021(ARP) is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill that was signed into law by President Biden on March 11,2021. Within the ARP creates the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds which allocates $65.1 billion to 19,000 municipalities across the United States. The US Department of Treasury is responsible for distributing this program and they are currently developing methods and guidelines for the allocation and oversight process.
4. How can you help?

   The City of Michigan City will receive approximately $16.5 million. Mayor Duane Parry is asking for your input. How would you like to see the City spend these funds? The US Treasury has defined four (4) allowable Uses of these funds:

6. 1. Respond to public health emergency and its negative economic impact, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits; or to aid impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality.
8. 2. Respond to workers performing essential work during the health emergency by providing premium pay to eligible workers or by providing grants to eligible employers that have eligible workers who preform essential work.
10. 3. A provision of government services to the extent of reduction in revenue due to the public health emergency.
12. 4. To make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.
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