ARPA Funds
Last modified on April 8th, 2022 at 02:50 pm
In March 2021, Elkins learned that it would receive $3,084,933 in federal American Rescue Project Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF). This money is to be distributed in two equal parts, half in 2021 and half in 2022.
ARPA Advisory Committee
The mayor established an ad hoc ARPA Advisory Committee to study U.S. Department of the Treasury rules governing the use of these funds and analyze suggestions and requests from city staff and the public to determine the most urgent eligible projects.
The ARPA Advisory Committee consists of the chairpersons of each of council’s five standing committees. The committee’s chairperson is Mike Hinchman (chairperson of the Finance Committee). The committee’s other members are Marilynn Cuonzo (Municipal Properties Committee), Rob Chenoweth (Personnel Committee), David Parker (Public Safety Committee), and Nanci Bross-Fregonara (Rules & Ordinances).
ARPA Funding Decisions
The following table shows general categories of ARPA expenditures approved by council to date. Percentages given are of the city’s total ARPA award of $3,084,933 and are rounded to the nearest whole digit.
Updated April 8, 2022
| Category | Notes | Amount | Percentage of Total Disbursement |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Hall | ADA upgrades, HVAC installation, fire-protection system | $450,000 | 15% |
| Water Treatment Plant | Equipment and supplies | $261,000 | 9% |
| Water Distribution | Work truck, backhoe, and various other equipment and supplies | $389,775 | 13% |
| Addiction Task Force | Funding for peer support specialist program | $5,000 | <1% |
| Clerk's Office | Software for public access to council meeting documents; upgrade for city website | $31,350 | 1% |
| Sewer & Water Infrastructure | Engineering services to plan upgrades, line replacements, etc. | $154,246 | 5% |
| Community Requests | applications being considered April 13, 2022 | $154,246 | 5% |
| Wastewater SCADA | Upgrading wastewater treatment plant control software | $55,000 | 2% |
| Wastewater loader | Purchase of new loader | $102,000 | 3% |
| Davis Medical Center | Purchase of safety equipment | $9,079 | <1% |
| Elkins Parks and Rec | Rubber mulch for playgrounds | $31,000 | 1% |
| Street Department backhoe | Purchase of new backhoe | $110,399 | 4% |
| Water Department SCADA | Upgrading water treatment plant control software | $147,801 | 5% |
| Riverfront Design | Contribution toward total $15,000 for design services (HubCAP TA is contributing $10,000 and community organizations have contributed $2,500) | $5,000 | <1% |
| Total | $1,642,696 | 53.2% | |
| Unassigned | $1,179,036 | 38.2% |
Public Outreach & Information
Read our press releases on this topic:
- Elkins to seek input on ARPA funds (March 2021)
- Elkins Mayor Establishes ARPA Advisory Committee (June 2021)
- ARPA Committee Reviews Rules at First Meeting
- Elkins Launches Online ARPA Survey
- Council Focuses on Infrastructure for ARPA funds
- Applications for ARPA Funds Due Feb. 28
In late summer 2021, an online survey was made available to solicit ideas from the public. To view survey results, click here to access an online dashboard.
Council has reserved five percent of the city’s ARPA disbursement for projects proposed by community organizations. Because federal rules impose significant documentation and reporting requirements on both the city and any subrecipients who receive ARPA funds from the city, organizations will be required to submit written applications and agree in writing to comply with federal rules. For more information, please contact the Office of the City Clerk.
Additional Information
Federal rules, FAQs, and other resources concerning ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds may be found here.
Alerts
Hydrant Flushing & Testing
Starting Monday (5/23), Elkins Water Board employees will be opening fire hydrants to flush out city water lines. Read more here.
2022 Street Sweeper Schedule
The 2022 street-sweeping season begins Monday, May 2. Starting May 23, Elkins police will ticket vehicles left parked on streets scheduled for street sweeping. More here.
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