Hamden Seeks Community Input For Use Of ARPA Funds

Hamden CT

14 February, 2022

3:53 PM

Description

Press release from Town of Hamden: Hamden – The Town of Hamden is holding Community Input Sessions to obtain input as to how the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds should be used. On March 11th, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law. The $1.9 trillion package is intended to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, address public health shortfalls and help with the economic impacts. Funds are given to the Town of Hamden during fiscal year (FY) 2021 - 2023. Funds will come directly from the United States Treasury Department (FY 2022 and FY 2023), and also through a State-Pass through Program (FY 2021 and FY 2022). For FY 2021, the Town received $5.8 million of the ARPA funds, which has already been expended. The Town has received $6.1 million for FY 2022, and is projected to receive another $5.8 million for FY 2022, and $6.1 million for FY 2023. The ARPA funds can be used to help meet various needs for communities. Funds need to be expended/committed by December 31, 2024 and be fully expended by December 31, 2026. ***The first public input session will be via Zoom on Wednesday, February 16th at 7pm*** Please click the link to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85444564840 Or One tap mobile: US: +16465588656,,85444564840# or +13017158592,,85444564840# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 Webinar ID: 854 4456 4840 International numbers available: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kPuGU0f5u ***The second public input session is in person only on Thursday, February 24th at 7pm in the Board of Ed. Gymnasium at 60 Putnam Ave.*** Please submit your input via email to [email protected]. There will be at least two more community input sessions, additional dates will be provided soon. For further information, please contact Deputy Chief of Staff, Alexa M. Panayotakis, at (203) 287-7009 or by email at [email protected]. Flyer for Community Input Sessions for use of ARPA Funds This press release was produced by Town of Hamden. The views expressed here are the author's own.