Ordinance 71393

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. No. 117-2, § 9901 (March 11, 2021)

The United States government recently has enacted legislation appropriating additional funding for City activities and expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this Ordinance, the Board of Aldermen authorizes the Mayor or his or her designees to apply for and accept funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. No. 117-2, § 9901 (March 11, 2021), directs the Comptroller to establish a new account for the receipt of funds (solely to the extent received), appropriates the funds (solely to the extent received); containing a severability clause; and containing an emergency clause. Appropriation of this funding will greatly benefit the public by providing additional resources for addressing housing instability and public health and welfare.