LAKEPORT— The Lakeport City Council during their Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 meeting will discuss and review potential spending and public outreach options after receiving Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF).
Based on the City of Lakeport census data, $1,197,542 has been allocated to the city. The first half of $598,771 was received on July 13, 2021. The city will receive the second half within 12 months.
Some eligible ways the money can be used include, but not limited to, restoring the city’s workforce, assistance to small businesses, mental health treatment and providing COVID‐19 testing and monitoring.
In March 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law by President Joe Biden.
The APRA established the FRF for non‐entitlement communities of local government populations of less than 50,000, which includes the City of Lakeport.
FRF is intended to provide support to state, local and tribal governments in responding to the impact of COVID‐19.
These funds do not have to be used until Dec. 31, 2024.
City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Regular Council meetings begin at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 225 Park Street. The public is invited to attend all Council meetings. During the COVID-19 pandemic residents can access the Zoom meeting remotely. More information on zoom or previous meeting info and the current agenda can be found at https://www.cityoflakeport.com/agendas_and_minutes/index.php
