How Do I...Access federal dollars to build resilient communities?

A curated list of Questions & Answers to help cities access federal dollars to build resilient communities.

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Lost Revenue & Revenue Replacement, American Rescue Plan Act

After the revenue loss amount has been calculated, is it permissible to use funds for expenses incurred prior to March 3, 2021?

Lost Revenue & Revenue Replacement, American Rescue Plan Act

How can a municipality use federal funds to cover lost revenue and replenish reserves used to cover lost revenue?

Lost Revenue & Revenue Replacement, American Rescue Plan Act

How should a municipality calculate revenue loss associated with reductions in state level funding?

Lost Revenue & Revenue Replacement, American Rescue Plan Act

When should a municipality calculate revenue loss and how does that calculation impact the ability to use ARP funds?

Lost Revenue & Revenue Replacement, American Rescue Plan Act

Can a municipality include an increase in the property tax rate when calculating the average revenue for the past three years?

Infrastructure & Maintenance Investments, Lost Revenue & Revenue Replacement, American Rescue Plan Act

If a municipality transfers revenue from a utility fund to a general fund, can that be included in the calculation for general revenue?

Lost Revenue & Revenue Replacement, American Rescue Plan Act

May a municipality make repairs to a city-owned convention center as a governmental service to the extent of revenue loss?

Infrastructure & Maintenance Investments, Lost Revenue & Revenue Replacement, American Rescue Plan Act

Can a municipality use ARP funds on operational costs and capital improvements to facilities impacted by lost revenue from pandemic which, prior to COVID-19, generated their own revenue?

Lost Revenue & Revenue Replacement, American Rescue Plan Act

Can ARP funds from revenue loss calculations serve as a match to other federal programs like traditional municipal dollars?

Lost Revenue & Revenue Replacement, American Rescue Plan Act

We receive a franchise fee from various utility companies in place of their paying a business license fee. Are franchise fees excluded from the general revenue calculations?