City of Madison - Priorities for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Feedback on the Budget + American Rescue Plan Act Town Hall

The City of Madison will receive $47.2 million of federal funding through the State and Local Recovery Funds component of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to recover from the negative public health and economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The objective of the Town Halls are to explain how Madison develops its annual budget, financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of ARPA funding in recovery. Please complete this survey to provide feedback on the Town Hall and the budget process.

To learn more about ARPA or the City's current funding proposals, go to www.cityofmadison.com/arpa.

Question Title

* 1. Please rate how much you agree with the following statements regarding the City budget information presented in the Town Hall.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Overall, the budget information in the Town Hall was clear and understandable.	Overall, the budget information in the Town Hall was clear and understandable. Strongly Agree	Overall, the budget information in the Town Hall was clear and understandable. Agree	Overall, the budget information in the Town Hall was clear and understandable. Neither Agree nor Disagree	Overall, the budget information in the Town Hall was clear and understandable. Disagree	Overall, the budget information in the Town Hall was clear and understandable. Strongly Disagree
After watching the Town Hall, I have a better understanding the City's budget process.	After watching the Town Hall, I have a better understanding the City's budget process. Strongly Agree	After watching the Town Hall, I have a better understanding the City's budget process. Agree	After watching the Town Hall, I have a better understanding the City's budget process. Neither Agree nor Disagree	After watching the Town Hall, I have a better understanding the City's budget process. Disagree	After watching the Town Hall, I have a better understanding the City's budget process. Strongly Disagree
I learned new information about the budget process.	I learned new information about the budget process. Strongly Agree	I learned new information about the budget process. Agree	I learned new information about the budget process. Neither Agree nor Disagree	I learned new information about the budget process. Disagree	I learned new information about the budget process. Strongly Disagree
I am interested in learning more about the City budget.	I am interested in learning more about the City budget. Strongly Agree	I am interested in learning more about the City budget. Agree	I am interested in learning more about the City budget. Neither Agree nor Disagree	I am interested in learning more about the City budget. Disagree	I am interested in learning more about the City budget. Strongly Disagree

Question Title

* 2. Please rate how much you agree with the following statements regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) information presented in the Town Hall.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Overall, the ARPA information in the Town Hall was clear and understandable.	Overall, the ARPA information in the Town Hall was clear and understandable. Strongly Agree	Overall, the ARPA information in the Town Hall was clear and understandable. Agree	Overall, the ARPA information in the Town Hall was clear and understandable. Neither Agree nor Disagree	Overall, the ARPA information in the Town Hall was clear and understandable. Disagree	Overall, the ARPA information in the Town Hall was clear and understandable. Strongly Disagree
After watching the Town Hall, I understand the proposed plan for ARPA funds.	After watching the Town Hall, I understand the proposed plan for ARPA funds. Strongly Agree	After watching the Town Hall, I understand the proposed plan for ARPA funds. Agree	After watching the Town Hall, I understand the proposed plan for ARPA funds. Neither Agree nor Disagree	After watching the Town Hall, I understand the proposed plan for ARPA funds. Disagree	After watching the Town Hall, I understand the proposed plan for ARPA funds. Strongly Disagree
I am interested in learning more about the City's use of ARPA funds.	I am interested in learning more about the City's use of ARPA funds. Strongly Agree	I am interested in learning more about the City's use of ARPA funds. Agree	I am interested in learning more about the City's use of ARPA funds. Neither Agree nor Disagree	I am interested in learning more about the City's use of ARPA funds. Disagree	I am interested in learning more about the City's use of ARPA funds. Strongly Disagree
I know where to find more information about City ARPA funds.	I know where to find more information about City ARPA funds. Strongly Agree	I know where to find more information about City ARPA funds. Agree	I know where to find more information about City ARPA funds. Neither Agree nor Disagree	I know where to find more information about City ARPA funds. Disagree	I know where to find more information about City ARPA funds. Strongly Disagree

Question Title

* 3. The City will allocate $22.8 million or American Rescue Plan Act funding to community recovery efforts. Cross-agency recovery teams have identified 5 priority areas for community investments.

Which categories are most important to you? (select all that apply)

Basic and Emerging Needs: helping members of our community, including undocumented residents and seniors, gain access to services that meet their basic needs

Homelessness Support Funding: supporting a variety of strategies to support persons experiencing homelessness

Economic Development and Small Business Support: increasing grants to small businesses, supporting neighborhood business districts, and bringing art to vacant storefronts downtown

Violence Prevention and Youth Engagement: supporting youth employment and violence prevention initiatives)

Affordable Housing: expanding low-cost housing choices, supporting a tenant assistance fund, and other housing assistance

Question Title

* 4. How did you hear about this event? (select all that apply)

City Website

Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, other platform)

Newsletter

Word of Mouth

Other (please specify)

Question Title

* 5. We will be developing more resources to explain the City budget and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. What types of resources would be most useful to you? Select all that apply.

Virtual meetings with live question and answer sessions

In-person meetings in my neighborhood

Short videos explaining different aspects of the budget or ARPA

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) documents

Slide presentations or other printable materials

Virtual information sessions

Question Title

* 6. Tell us about yourself

	Yes	No	Prefer not to answer
I live in the City of Madison	I live in the City of Madison Yes	I live in the City of Madison No	I live in the City of Madison Prefer not to answer
I work in the City of Madison	I work in the City of Madison Yes	I work in the City of Madison No	I work in the City of Madison Prefer not to answer
I work or volunteer for a community based organization in Madison	I work or volunteer for a community based organization in Madison Yes	I work or volunteer for a community based organization in Madison No	I work or volunteer for a community based organization in Madison Prefer not to answer
I own a small business in Madison	I own a small business in Madison Yes	I own a small business in Madison No	I own a small business in Madison Prefer not to answer

City of Madison - Priorities for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Feedback on the Budget + American Rescue Plan Act Town Hall

Question Title

* 1. Please rate how much you agree with the following statements regarding the City budget information presented in the Town Hall.

Question Title

* 2. Please rate how much you agree with the following statements regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) information presented in the Town Hall.

Question Title

* 3. The City will allocate $22.8 million or American Rescue Plan Act funding to community recovery efforts. Cross-agency recovery teams have identified 5 priority areas for community investments. Which categories are most important to you? (select all that apply)

Question Title

* 4. How did you hear about this event? (select all that apply)

Question Title

* 5. We will be developing more resources to explain the City budget and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. What types of resources would be most useful to you? Select all that apply.

Question Title

* 6. Tell us about yourself

* 3. The City will allocate $22.8 million or American Rescue Plan Act funding to community recovery efforts. Cross-agency recovery teams have identified 5 priority areas for community investments.

Which categories are most important to you? (select all that apply)