How Should the City of Boynton Beach Utilize American Rescue Plan Funds?

Background

On March 11, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) was signed into law. Included in bill was the $350 billion Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF).  The City of Boynton Beach was allocated $13,647,904 in two parts; the City’s first deposit of $6,823,952.00 was received on May 19, 2021, and the second deposit will be distributed by May 2022.

The US Treasury released rules on the use of these funds.

The FRF funds provide local governments with a substantial infusion of resources to meet local pandemic response needs and rebuild a stronger, and more equitable economy as the country recovers. Local governments have broad flexibility to determine what is most needed by their community.

Recipients may use these funds to:

  • Support public health expenditures
  • Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency
  • Aid the communities and populations hardest hit by the crisis
  • Replace lost public sector revenue
  • Provide premium pay for essential workers
  • Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure

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* 1. Are you a resident of Boynton Beach, Florida?

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* 2. Are you a business owner in Boynton Beach, Florida?

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* 3. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) requires that the City invest in programs or services that fall within the categories listed below.  Please rank each category in order of priority for City use of ARPA funds to recover from the pandemic (1-most important to 7-least important):

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* 4. Please select all that apply:

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* 5. FOR THOSE WHO WORK FOR A PRIVATE, PUBLIC OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE CITY:  I am an employee who was economically impacted by COVID-19 due to...

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* 6. FOR BUSINESS OWNERS:  I am a business owner in the City who was economically impacted by COVID-19 due to... (select all that apply)

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* 7. FOR COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS:  I am a commercial landlord in the City who was economically impacted by COVID-19 due to...

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* 8. FOR RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS:  I am a residential landlord in the City who was economically impacted by COVID-19 due to...

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* 9. FOR RESIDENTIAL RENTERS: I am a residential renter in the City who was economically impacted by COVID-19 due to…

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* 10. FOR RESIDENTIAL HOMEOWNERS: I am a residential homeowner in the City who was economically impacted by COVID-19 due to…

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* 11. What is your biggest challenge in recovering from the pandemic?

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* 12. What TOP THREE issues do you feel the City of Boynton Beach should address with this funding? (Keep in mind that Palm Beach County, who oversees Health Department, and the Palm Beach County School District are also receiving allocations to expand / improve their services and programs) CHECK YOUR TOP THREE ISSUES:

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* 13. Please provide any additional information or input that may be helpful to the City’s American Rescue Plan efforts:

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* 14. The City will continue to provide information and updates on our ARPA spending. To receive these updates, you may sign up for our City's newsletter. Would you like to sign up for the City's newsletter?

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* 15. If you wish to be added to the newsletter, please provide your email address. 

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