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BELLOWS FALLS, ROCKINGHAM AND SAXTONS RIVER RESIDENTS:

ARPA Project Public Meeting Priorities: Link here

Windham Regional Planning Commission Slide Deck

Southern Vermont Zone Knowledge Bites Webinar

Results - Long Form - ARPA Projects: Submissions

·        ON THE FEED- FACT TV!

·        Ultimate decision of ARPA spending decided by Bellows Falls Village Trustees, Rockingham Select Board and Saxtons River Village Trustees

American Rescue and Recovery Act (ARPA) Intention for Funding

ARPA funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024.  Any funds not obligated by this date must be returned to Treasury.

Obligation means an order placed for property and services and entering into contracts, subawards, and similar transactions that require payment.

ARPA funds must be expended by December 31, 2026.  Any funds not expended by this date must be returned to Treasury.

Questions, concerns, more information development@rockbf.org 802-376-5425

Planning Framework for Maximum Impact and Best Use of Municipal ARPA Funds From Vermont League of Cities & Towns - THIS IS OUR TARGET

1. PRIORITIZE GOOD GOVERNANCE

  •  Convene all Stakeholders & Build Consensus 

  • Follow Allowable Uses Under ARPA 

  • Meet all Accounting & Reporting Rules Reporting & Compliance Rules

  • Comply w/ all Local & State Laws/Ordinances 

  • Ensure Transparency Throughout 

  • Do Not Create Future Budget Deficits


2. LEVERAGE ARPA AID 

  • Use a Thoughtful Strategic Planning Process 

  • Leverage w/ ARPA, FEMA & Other $ Fed Sources 

  • Coordinate w/ Other State & Local Programs 

  • Collaborate w/ Community Partners & Orgs 

  • Use Existing Delivery Systems for Efficiency 

  • Don't Reinvent the Wheel: Learn from Others


3. INVEST IN BEST USES FOR LONG-TERM RECOVERY 

  • Invest in Urgent Health and Economic Needs 

  • Prioritize Short-Term Investments w/ Lasting Benefits 

  • ID and Address Pre-COVID Inhibitors to Growth 

  • Measure Progress Throughout to Inform Ongoing Plans