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Presentation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
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Presented By: Eric Campbell, City Manager
Recommendation and Review
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which established the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. The fund provides $130.2 billion to local governments nationwide for COVID-19 pandemic recovery assistance. The Commonwealth of Virginia will receive $13.8 billion in direct program aid and the City of Harrisonburg will receive $23.8 million. In addition, the Harrisonburg City schools will receive $11.8 million.