HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-029 - Res. Establishing 2021 American Rescue Plan Act Fund 155 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-GZq
ESTABLISHMENT OF 2021 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUND NUMBER 155
WHEREAS, a request has been made by the Mason County Audit Committee for the
Mason County Commissioners to establish a County Fund for the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funds, and
WHEREAS,Title IX, Subtitle M(Sec. 9901) of the American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)
establishes the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program, and
WHERAS, these local fiscal recovery funds will cover qualifying expenses through
December 31, 2024 to cover increased expenditures,replenish lost revenue and mitigate
economic harm from the COVID-19 pandemic, along with any qualifying expenses as the U.S.
Treasury issues more detailed guidance, and
WHERAS, any unused funds must be expended or returned to the U.S. Treasury at the
end of the covered period, and
WHEREAS, the Mason County Audit Committee having established that the best
practice would be to create a new fund to track the ARPA funds and duly determined a Special
Revenue Fund is an appropriate fund type,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the County Auditor is authorized to
establish a Special Revenue Fund 155-0000000-000-000, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that said fund shall be known as the American Rescue
Plan Act Fund, and Support Services is hereby directed to administer the Fund by receipting
revenue and paying proper expenses as directed and approved by the Mason County Board of
County Commissioners.
ADOPTED,this e day of June, 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
Randy"Xeatherl Chair
ATTEST:
McKenzie Sm h, Clerk of the Board Kevin Nu , Commissioner
Tim it e A Sharon Tras , Commissioner
C: Auditor,Auditor/Financial Services,Treasurer,Support Services/Budget