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The AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) Of 2021
What is the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)?
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill that was passed by the United States Congress in 2021. The purpose of the bill was to speed up the country's recovery from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds may be used for a wide range of project types including infrastructure and other capital projects.
The City of Newberg received $5.3 million in funds from ARPA. The City may distribute the funds to pass-through recipients (such as other agencies, businesses, etc.). While many City's can, and have, used the ARPA funds only for City projects the City of Newberg's staff, Mayor and City Council Members belief was that the ARPA Funds should be used to bolster the City's economic recovery and acted in accordance with that belief. Staff worked internally and with local community groups and businesses to identify projects and opportunities that would improve the community.
To learn more about ARPA in Newberg; see our summary Newberg ARPA Funds White Paper.
An update was presented to City Council in April 2023.
For additional in information about the Federal Program you can review the ARPA/SLFR Final Rule or the ARPA/SLFR Compliance and Reporting Guide.
How were the Projects Selected to Receive ARPA Funds?
To ensure high ethics and fairness to all concerned, a double-blind process was put into place at the meetings of the budget committee. the Budget Committee considered 12 projects at a time with eight receiving funding per session for a total of three sessions. Budget committee members were given the opportunity periodically to weigh in on what project should be selected for financing. Each committee member present had an opportunity to speak for five minutes on the merits or disadvantages of the projects under debate. Each member present was able to show support for the projects via a double-blind digital voting process. The projects that had a majority vote of approval were awarded funding.
Projects from the City of Newberg were submitted through the same process as community projects.
The City’s Economic Development Manager reviewed the business projects as they came in to ensure they met the federal guidelines and local code. City Manager Will Worthey did the same for non-profit projects.
ALL PROJECTS THAT APPLIED FOR ARPA FUNDS STATUS
*Click on links to view applications
PROJECT TITLE |
REQUESTAMOUNT |
FUNDSDISTRIBUTED |
FUNDS
|
PROJECT STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Inn- System Development Charge Reduction | $70,000 | In Planning Process | ||
| City of Newberg Essential worker stimulus | $349,990 | $349,990 | 1/7/2022 | All Funds Distributed |
| City of Newberg Finance software | $400,000 | $98,824 | 2/28/2022 | All Funds Distributed |
| YCAP | $350,000 | $350,000 | 4/13/2022 | All Funds Distributed |
| City computer upgrade plan | $176,000 | $175,275 | 2/3/22 and 3/7/22 | All Funds Distributed |
| City IT security | $40,753 | $34,870 | 3/23/2022 | All Funds Distributed |
| Berg Bucks | $24,343 | $24,343 | 2/10/2022 | All Funds Distributed |
| Blue zone units/HVAC City Hall Replacement | $289,433 | $275,964 | 7/31/22 | All Funds Distributed |
| Small Biz Marketing | $36,352 | $36,352 | 2/28/2022 | All Funds Distributed |
| Chehalem Cultural Center: Cultural Center Performing Arts Wing | $250,000 | $250,000 | 8/29/2022 | All Funds Distributed |
| Newberg Downtown Coalition: Sculpture Landing Pads |
$15,000 | $14,500 | 4/24/23 | In process |
| Lutheran Community Services: A Family Place Expansion |
$400,000 | 317,694 | 10/13/22 and 5/2/23 | In process |
| Social Goods: Social Goods Street Seating | $34,500 | $13,669 | 10/13/22 | In process |
| City of Newberg: PSB Bullet Resistant Windows | $60,800 | $58,780 | 3/23/2022 | All Funds Distributed |
| City of Newberg Redundant Water Supply | $1,500,000 | In process | ||
| Community Wellness Collective | $350,000 | $196,520 | 8+ disbursements | In process |
| Orange Brothers LLC | $16,000 | $14,203 | 4/27/2022 | All Funds Distributed |
| Old Town Bar and Grill | $75,000 | $75,000 | 1/12/23 | All Funds Distributed |
| Chehalem Valley Chamber | $5,370 | $5,370 | 4/13/2022 | All Funds Distributed |
| Nurture Newberg | $5,000 | $5,000 | 4/13/2022 | All Funds Distributed |
| El Tala Mini Market | $63,244 | $63,224 | 5/20/2022 | All Funds Distributed |
| Ruddick/Wood | $120,000 | $68,832 | 5 disbursements | In process |
| North Valley Friends/Providence | $400,000 | $71,480 | 7/18/2022 | In Land use application Phase |
| Chehalem Valley Brewing | $44,402 | $43,282 | 3 disbursements | In process |
| Coffee Cat | $20,000 | $20,000 | 4/21/2022 | All Funds Distributed |
Budget Committee Meetings to Determine ARPA Funding
Previous Budget Committee Meetings
- March 30, 2022 - The Budget Committee funded 9 projects with ARPA funds.
- February 23, 2022 - The Budget Committee funded 8 projects with ARPA funds
- December 15, 2021 - The Budget Committee funded 8 projects with ARPA funds.
- September 15, 2021 - Met to discuss ARPA including possible expenditures
- August 31, 2021 - Overview of ARPA
How was the Community Involved?
We surveyed our local business community in late 2021 to learn about their current needs and possible projects that could help.
