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American Rescue Plan Act Funding Prioritization

2.Community Input

Haverhill expects to receive approximately $38 million from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). We would like to receive input from the community on potential uses of this funding. We are developing a comprehensive and inclusive plan to improve Haverhill. Please help us by taking our survey. All surveys are confidential and no identifying information is tracked for any respondents. PLEASE RESPOND BY APRIL 15, 2022.

The American Rescue Plan Act provides funding to address: negative economic impact of Covid-19 pandemic, public health concerns, premium pay for eligible workers, replenish lost revenue, and investment in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure.

Please take a few moments to offer your opinions by ranking each category of importance to you. 
1.Respond to the far-reaching public health and negative economic impacts of the pandemic
Low Importance
Medium Importance
High Importance
N/A
Support the health of communities, and helping households, small businesses, impacted industries, nonprofits, and the public sector recover from economic impacts
2.Replace lost public sector revenue
Low Importance
Medium Importance
High Importance 
Use this funding to provide government services up to the amount of revenue lost due to the pandemic
3.Water and Sewer Improvements and Broadband 
Low Importance
Medium Importance
High Importance
N/A
Investments to improve access to clean drinking water, to support vital wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and to expand affordable access to broadband internet
4.Public Health concerns related to pandemic impacts
Low Importance
Medium Importance
High Importance
N/A
Public health eligible uses include COVID-19 mitigation and prevention, medical expenses, behavioral healthcare, and preventing and responding to violence.
5.Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns related to ARPA?