B6EF16508F54E10B87258765006F4B9F Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For LOCAL GOVERNMENT USE OF FEDERAL RESCUE PLAN FUNDSINTERIM COMMITTEE TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEEDate Oct 5, 2021 Location Old State Library Local Government Use of Federal Rescue Plan Funds - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment G http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/66DAE3C9F704...$File/ARPAuse_of_funds_by_local_govtsAttachG.pdf?OpenElement ARPAuse_of_funds_by_local_govtsAttachG.pdf 02:15:51 PM Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties Inc (CCI), shared how members of CCI plan to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to address negative economic impacts, local public health response, and broadband infrastructure. Kevin Bommer, representing the Colorado Municipal League (CML), shared that $1.3 billion of ARPA dollars were allotted to county governments and $817 million were allotted to municipal governments. Meghan MacKillop, representing CML, shared that the organization is working with municipalities to identify needs that may be supported with ARPA funding. Richard Orf, representing the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, shared that Mesa County has relied on ARPA funding for county storm water and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning projects. He said that Mesa County used the largest portion of ARPA funding for early childhood education. Mr. Orf stated that towns use the lost revenue function to determine areas with the greatest need. He shared that Moffat County is deferring spending money to learn how other counties are spending their funding. Presenters provided a presentation (Attachment G). 02:37:30 PM Councilman Devin Shaff, Broomfield, discussed the challenges that local governments face to enhance resiliency using ARPA funds. He shared that is is important to partner with state and other local governments to ensure that APRA funding is spent effectively. The panelists responded to questions from the committee regarding criteria to receive funds and methods to identify the most urgent project need.