Find out what American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds can cover (and what they cannot) under the Lost Revenue category.

The final rule now offers a “standard” allowance option of up to $10 million of ARP funds as revenue lost due to the public health emergency. While many government services are included in this allowance, there are still restrictions on how to spend ARP funding.

New 24-Hour Agenda Posting Requirement

Beginning August 29, Act 65 of 2021 will require all township boards and commissions to post agendas on a website, if they have one, and at the township building and meeting place at least 24 hours before the meeting. Action items may still be added to the agenda at the meeting by majority vote after first stating the reason for the change. An amended agenda will need to be posted on the website, if the township has one, and at the township building and meeting place on the first business day after the meeting.

Click here for a new Pennsylvania Association of Township Supervisors Fact Sheet with the details. 

In this 10-minute audio snippet, Holly Fishel, Policy & Research Director at PSATS (Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors), continues the review American Rescue Plan permitted uses. Her comments were made at a May 14, 2021, PSATS "Town Hall" webinar.

Ms. Fishel covered more details on “Permitted Uses” including pay for essential workers, lost revenue replacement, infrastructure investments (e.g., roads), etc.

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