Polk

ARPA

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package. In this law, state and local governments receive a total of $350 billion in assistance. Polk County is set to receive a total of $95.2 million.

Overview

The Board of Supervisors will focus on four key areas for long-term strategic investments: Affordable Housing, Economic Well-Being, Water Quality, and Mental Health. 

  • Polk County received first half of the $95.2 million in May 2021.
  • The second half was received in June 2022.
  • Any reimbursements and costs must be incurred or obligated between March 3, 2021 and December 31, 2024 and spent by the end of 2026.
  • Use of Funds Requirements
    • Public Health Emergency,
    • Negative Economic Impacts caused by the pandemic,
    • Premium Pay for Essential Workers,
    • Replace lost public sector revenue caused by the pandemic
    • Water, Sewer, and Broadband Infrastructure
  • Funds cannot be used to reduce property taxes.

Click here to view latest ARPA one pager that includes ARPA funding expenses & obligations to date

Click here to view Public Input Report Executive Summary

Click here for Recovery Plan Report submitted to US Treasury on August 31, 2021.

Click here for Project & Expenditure Report submitted to US Treasury on December 31, 2021.

Click here for Project & Expenditure Report submitted to US Treasury on March 31, 2022.

Click here for Polk County 2022 Recovery Plan Performance Report through June 30, 2022.

Click here for Project & Expenditure Report submitted to US Treasury on July 31, 2022.

Click here for Project & Expenditure Report submitted to US Treasury on October 31, 2022.

Click here for Project & Expenditure Report submitted to US Treasury on January 31, 2023.

Click here for Project & Expenditure Report submitted to US Treasury on April 28, 2023.

Click here for Project & Expenditure submitted to US Treasury on July 14, 2023.

Click here for Recovery Plan Report submitted to US Treasury on July 31, 2023.

Click here for Project & Expenditure Report submitted to US Treasury on October 31, 2023.

Click here for Project & Expenditure Report submitted to US Treasury on January 31, 2024.

This website will be updated regularly with information and documents on the use of ARPA funds.

Any questions may be directed to Sarah Boese, Deputy County Administrator, at sarah.boese@polkcountyiowa.gov.