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City CouncilDecember 10, 2024American Rescue Plan ActLocal Impacts of Pandemic Relief Funding Office of the City ManagerFinance Department RiversideCA.gov2
1. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), created in 2021•$350 billion in nationwide assistance for pandemic related health and economic recovery2. Riverside Received two allocations of funding totaling $75,435,188 3. City Council approved four ARPA expenditure plans funding 50+ local projects ARPA BACKGROUND 1 2
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1. Many American cities took APRA allocations as complete, “revenue loss” using the entire funding to repay costs for municipal services during the pandemic.a. Riverside took a hybrid approach, using some ARPA assistance to fund critical City functions during the pandemic, while also making a variety of grant eligible projects available to assist community partners and residents that suffered economic hardships during Covid-19 shutdowns. Supported Vital City Services Supported Residents with Rent and Utility AssistanceSupported Local Businesses Supported the ArtsARPA BACKGROUND RiversideCA.gov4
ARPA PROJECTS
Northside Agricultural Center •Funding to assist with the infrastructure of an innovative agricultural training center.•Workforce component to include tuition free Small-Farm Apprenticeship Program for 40 participants.•Benefits:Workforce Development and Sustainable Farming Project.
Captain Tim Strack Park •Park renovations honoring a fallen firefighter who championed better health for fire personnel.•Renovations include: 2 shaded playgrounds, turf conversion, and seating & picnic table additions.•Benefits:Improving community well-being with pivotal park renovations and improvements. 3 4
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5 ARPA PROJECTS
Public Utility Assistance
• Purchase of 10 New Solid Waste Operations
Vehicles.
• Financial assistance for refuse accounts to fund
the SHARE program.
• Benefits: Service enhancement to Riverside
Residents.
Services to Vulnerable Communities
• 180,000 Meals provided to Seniors and Youth.
• Over 10,000 scholarships to Riverside Youth to
participate in fee-based classes.
• Benefits: Health and wellness services for those
Residents hit hardest by the pandemic.
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Library Infrastructure & Outreach
• Construction and infrastructure of remote library
lockers, complete with daily delivery services.
• Purchase of over 36,000 books and additional library
materials.
• Benefits: Providing information services to the
community.
Behavioral Health Support Assistance
• Over 6,000 services and classes provided in
Behavioral Health field for Riverside Residents.
• Services provided across 17 locations throughout
the City.
• Benefits: Critical Human Service Support.
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ARPA PROGRAMS
Small Business Assistance •Emergency Rental Assistance for 468 Riverside Small Businesses.•82 Riverside Businesses received funding for security improvements and enhancements.•Benefits:Direct Financial Support for small business owners.
Childcare Support Program •Childcare Assistance for 161 Families, with services spanning infant to afterschool options.•To date, provided affordable childcare options for 247 children.•Benefits:Critical Financial Support for Riverside Families.
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Riverside Used ARPA Dollars For:•Funding Critical City Services•Funding 51 Community Programs •Assisting Riverside Residents across all Wards•Impacting Businesses, Non-Profits, and the Arts.ARPA IMPACTS 7 8