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Federal Assistance e311 Resources

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Can cities use ARP funds to hire vendors to respond to public health issues unrelated to COVID-19 (e.g., increased bulk trash)?

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Are municipalities permitted to use ARP funds to pay for death services? If yes, what restrictions are there?

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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?

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What guidelines can a municipality apply to determine which populations, households, or geographic areas have been disproportionately impacted for the funding purposes of the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARP”)?

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Should the evaluation of disproportionate impact be measured within the geographic boundaries of a municipality, or can it be in compared to other municipalities or parts of the state overall?

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What are some good practices you would recommend when planning for COVID relief? Can municipalities access the plans of other cities?

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Is the receipt of the second tranche of ARP funding contingent on the municipality spending the entire first tranche?