Opportunities and Guidelines for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Implementation in Cumberland County and Fayetteville

Explore the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) resources and opportunities for Cumberland County and Fayetteville, including funding allocations, approved uses, compliance with state and federal laws, and status updates on local ARPA allocations. Learn about the available funds, program options, and guidelines for effective implementation to address economic impacts and support the community effectively.

• ARPA
• American Rescue Plan
• Cumberland County
• Fayetteville
• Funding

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1. NAACPFayetteville Branch January 23, 2022 Adam Svolto, Deputy Director, Policy and Engagement

2. 2022 Resources and Opportunities American Rescue Plan & State Budget Allocations Process/decision making Resources to consider Opportunities for action

3. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Federal aid--direct to state and local governments Offers significant flexibility Drawn down in two installments Funds to be obligated by 12/31/2024, expended by 12/31/2026 Cumberland County: $65M; Fayetteville: $40M

4. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Approved uses Replace lost public sector revenue Support the COVID-19 public health and economic response Provide premium pay for eligible workers performing essential work Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure Restrictions--rainy day funds, debt service, tax offset, settlements/judgments, pension contributions

5. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Responding to negative economic impacts Direct cash payments; food assistance; emergency housing assistance Assistance to individuals who want and are available for work (e.g., job training) Programs/devices/equipment for internet access, including subsidies for cost of access Childcare services; programs to address learning loss in impacted communities Loans/grants to impacted small businesses and non-profit organizations* Development of affordable housing & supportive housing*

6. ARPA ComplianceState and Federal Law NC Constitution Article 1, Sec 32 prohibition on emoluments Funds must be used for programs/activities the local jurisdiction has authority to undertake (limits on contracting terms) Federal contracting rules apply (e.g., documented procedures, required pricing analyses and record keeping) 2 C.F.R. 200.321 take affirmative steps to ensure M/WBE and small business participation 2 C.F.R. 200.319c--avoid state and local preferences See UNC SOG website for more resources, esp. Kara Millonzi s blog posts

7. StatusLocal ARPA Allocations Cumberland County Allocated first tranche ($35M) 9/20/21 Affordable housing project in Shaw Heights: $10M (48 units) Sanitary sewer system Shaw Heights: $5M First time homebuyers program: $2.5M Mortgage assistance: $2M; rental assistance: $1.5M Small business assistance: $3.5M Aid to non-profits: $3.5M (apps/proposals due 2/28)

8. StatusLocal ARPA Allocations City of Fayetteville Allocated first tranche ($15M) 11/21 work session Three focus areas: Housing and community livability: $5M Business and economic vitality: $5M Infrastructure and community reinvestment: $5M

9. State Budget FY 22-23Cumberland County $100M+ FSU, College of Education ($63M), new residence hall ($40M), parking deck ($10M) $24M FTCC, training facilities buildout fire, nursing, trucking $15M, CFVHS, Medical Education and Research Center (rural health disparities) $5M, Cape Fear Regional Theater, upgrades $2.5M, Fayetteville/Cumberland County MLK, Jr. Park $1M, City of Fayetteville, Homeless Shelter $1M, Cumberland Community Foundation, Reduce Generational Poverty Fund FSU added to NC Promise Tuition Plan ($500/semester for in-state students; $11.5M)

10. Resources to Consider Pathways For Prosperity - Welcome to Pathways For Prosperity Letter to elected officials in April 2021 Housing Trust Fund Rent supplement Parent University expansion HUB certification Revolving loan fund Broadband access

11. Resources to Consider Models/examples ARP allocations Durham funding for re-entry navigator (proposal under consideration) Nashville--allocated $20M HTF; Richmond, $7M Milwaukee allocated $7M to Milwaukee Succeeds Early childhood education workforce ($5M salary stipends, $2M workforce development) Investment in race and gender equity Aligns with Fayetteville s second ARPA focus area business and economic vitality

12. Resources to Consider Models/examples--contracting Milwaukee s Residents Preference Program (RPP) requires contractors to use 40% of staffing from qualified under/unemployed city residents St. Petersburg, FL program requires 15% hours from apprentices for projects over $1M

13. Resources to Consider Websites to review NC Justice Center--AHEAD NC ARP Resource: http://aheadnc.org/toolkits.html#arp Southern Economic Advancement Project: ARP Toolkit - SEAP (theseap.org) Policy Link: 10 Priorities for Advancing Racial Equity through the ARP: RecoveryGuide-LJ-2021_050621c.pdf (policylink.org)

14. Opportunities for Action Review reports to Treasury (due 1/31/22); should be publicly available Monitor and engage process for shaping allocations for next tranche Partner with P4P to continue advocacy on established priorities (e.g., HUB certification campaign/broadband access program) Consider new proposals early childhood, re-entry support, workforce dev Engage County Commissioners on ERAP funding ask about drawdown status of $17M (state allocation) and $12M (ERAPII)

15. Opportunities for Action Share through your networks opportunities for engaging in Council/Commission meetings Share information about RFPs and supports when they are available Cumberland County information session non-profit funding opportunities: 1/24, 3:30 PM Attend/promote the state s Contractor Business Academy for HUBs to maximize competitiveness of local businesses (consider IIJA ($1.2T)) Engage Cumberland delegation on potential statutory fix to create more flexibility for local jurisdictions in contracting with ARP funds

16. Questions