American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)
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The Town of Sudbury will receive approximately $5.9 million over two years for “COVID-19 economic relief” from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). ARPA funds may be used only toward the following categories:
- Support public health
- Address COVID-19 economic impacts
- Replace lost public sector revenue
- Provide premium pay for essential workers
- Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure for underserved communities
Update 3/1/23: Sudbury’s ARPA Fund Allocation to Date
Please see updated list of allocations and fund balance below. Of the $5,876.013.78 total allotment, $168,053.78 remains unallocated. All Federal funds have been received for expenditure.
| Project | Allocation |
| Consultant – Economic Development Consultant | $35,000.00 |
| Fairbank Community Center – AV Design | $13,460.00 |
| Fairbank Community Center – Contingency funds for construction in light of higher project bidding results | $2,000,000.00 |
| Fire – Equipment (rescue boat, stair chair, CPR machine) | $55,000.00 |
| Fire – Opioid impacts offset | $12,500.00 |
| Fire Station #2 – Living/office addition increased project costs | $766,500.00 |
| Health – Additional Social Worker Services | $170,000.00 |
| Health – Basic needs gift cards (Jail Diversion Prog., Senior Center, Social Work Dept) | $20,000.00 |
| Health – Funds to hire a consultant/trainers to assist with development of the DEI Commission’s mission and action steps. | $15,000.00 |
| Health – Mental Health Counselor | $166,000.00 |
| Health – Nursing Services (re-purposed from COVID-19 test kits) | $50,000.00 |
| Health – Sudbury Community Food Pantry COVID-19 mitigation | $100,000.00 |
| HOPEsudbury Community Resource Fund | $75,000.00 |
| Housing – COVID Small Grant Program for deferred maintenance due to COVID loss of income, available to homeowners and small landlords ($75k): | $75,000.00 |
| Housing – Sudbury Rent Relief Program | $75,000.00 |
| Housing – Tenant rental assistance program for residents impacted by COVID ($125k): | $125,000.00 |
| Info Systems – Hybrid Meeting Equipment | $78,000.00 |
| Info Systems – Website – scan of all documents | $35,000.00 |
| Info Systems – Website – skilled web developer | $40,000.00 |
| LSRHS – Ventilation system upgrades | $100,000.00 |
| Park & Rec – 2021 Ford Transit Passenger Van | $225,000.00 |
| Park & Rec – Atkinson Pool Dive Well Repair | $276,000.00 |
| Police – Body Camera/Cruiser Camera Program | $150,000.00 |
| Police – Medical Equipment | $9,500.00 |
| SPS – Social and Emotional Learning | $420,000.00 |
| SPS – Summer academic program | $620,000.00 |
| Total | $5,706,960.00 |
| Total Allotment | $5,875,013.78 |
| Total Allocated Projects (as of 3/1/2023) | $5,706,960.00 |
| Total Unallocated | $168,053.78 |
Update 6/30/22: Sudbury’s ARPA Fund Allocation to Date
Below is a list of all ARPA allocations made to date. Of the $5,876.013.78 total allotment, $309,013.78 remains unallocated. $2,937,506.89 of the Federal funds have been received by the Town and another $2,937,506.89 remains to be distributed after June 29, 2022.
| Project | Allocation |
| ARPA Consultant (Powers & Sullivan) voted Jan. 4, 2022 | $40,000.00 |
| Basic needs gift cards (Jail Diversion Prog., Senior Center, Social Work Dept) | $20,000.00 |
| Consultant – Economic Development Consultant | $35,000.00 |
| Fairbank Community Center – construction funding to provide contingency funds/other funding in light of higher project bidding results | $1,600,000.00 |
| Fairbank Community Center – Water line replacement | $400,000.00 |
| Fire – Equipment (stretcher, stair chair, CPR machine) | $55,000.00 |
| Fire – Opioid impacts offset | $12,500.00 |
| Fire Station #2 – living/office addition increased project costs | $1,000,000.00 |
| Health – Additional Social Worker Services | $170,000.00 |
| Health – Funds to hire a consultant/trainers to assist with development of the DEI Commission’s mission and action steps. | $15,000.00 |
| Health – Mental Health Counselor | $166,000.00 |
| Health – Nursing Services (re-purposed from COVID-19 test kits) | $50,000.00 |
| Health – Sudbury Community Food Pantry COVID-19 mitigation | $100,000.00 |
| HOPEsudbury Community Resource Fund | $75,000.00 |
| Housing – COVID Small Grant Program for deferred maintenance due to COVID loss of income, available to homeowners and small landlords | $75,000.00 |
| Housing – Mortgage Assistance program, providing two months of mortgage principal assistance | $75,000.00 |
| Housing – Tenant rental assistance program for residents impacted by COVID | $125,000.00 |
| Info Systems – Hybrid Meeting Equipment | $78,000.00 |
| Info Systems – Website – scan of all documents | $35,000.00 |
| Info Systems – Website – skilled web developer | $40,000.00 |
| LSRHS – Ventilation system upgrades | $100,000.00 |
| Park & Rec – 2021 Ford Transit Passenger Van* | $100,000.00 |
| Police – Body Camera/Cruiser Camera Program | $150,000.00 |
| Police – Medical Equipment | $9,500.00 |
| SPS – Social and Emotional Learning | $420,000.00 |
| SPS – Summer academic program | $620,000.00 |
| Total Allocated Projects (as of 6/28/2022) | $5,566,000.00 |
*Pending further discussion
Update 3/1/22: ARPA Listening Session Scheduled for Thursday, March 24, 2022
Update 1/25/22: Time Sensitive Fund Allocation
At their January 18, 2022 meeting, the Select Board allocated $2,001,000 in ARPA funds towards time sensitive needs ($40,000 allocated on Jan. 4), as shown below:
| Proposed Project | Cost Estimate |
| ARPA Consultant (Powers & Sullivan) voted Jan. 4, 2022 | $40,000 |
| Additional Social Worker Services | $170,000 |
| Basic needs gift cards (Jail Diversion Prog., Senior Center, Social Work Dept) | $20,000 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $166,000 |
| At-Home COVID-19 Testing Kits (for residents who cannot afford/access testing) | $50,000 |
| SPS: Summer academic program | $620,000 |
| SPS: Social and Emotional Learning | $420,000 |
| LSRHS: Ventilation system upgrades | $100,000 |
| Fairbank Community Center: Water line replacement | $400,000 |
| Fire: Equipment (stretcher, stair chair, CPR machine) | $55,000 |
| $2,041,000 Total |
For more details, please see Time Sensitive Items Memo and “2022 Jan 18 outcomes” tab of ARPA – Compiled Request Listing spreadsheet document.
ARPA Guidelines
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
- Final Rule INTRODUCTION – US Treasury January 2022
- Final Rule OVERVIEW – US Treasury January 2022
- Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Final Rule – US Treasury Effective April 1, 2022
- H.R.1319: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – US Congress
Info Guides
- ARPA Quick Reference Guide US Department of the Treasury
- Key Provisions of ARPA International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
- ARPA Funded Projects & Expenses eUpdate – KP Law (Town Counsel) 11.15.2021
Public Input
FlashVote
A FlashVote survey was conducted in October 2021 to learn more about the priorities that Sudbury residents would like to see ARPA funds directed toward. ARPA Flashvote Results
ARPA Survey – Your Ideas
Sudbury residents, businesses, non-profits and other constituents have been invited to share their ideas for use of Sudbury’s ARPA funds. A town-wide American Rescue Plan Survey on Constant Contact was open through November 30, 2021.
Documents
Time Sensitive Items Memo (Town Manager to Select Board) – January 13, 2022
Town Manager Considerations for Select Board – September 24, 2021
ARPA Sudbury Compiled Request Listing DRAFT – November 3, 2021
Questions/Comments
Any questions or other comments may be directed to ARPA@sudbury.ma.us.