Guilford County government now has in its hands the second tranche of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) legislation –to the tune of $52,169,876.
So far, in total, Guilford County has $104,339,752 in ARP funds.
When the COVID-19 virus first hit, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners was wondering if the county government would even be able to keep the lights on once the economy shut down – however, since then, federal aid and money have been pouring into Guilford County and other counties and municipalities around the country.
According to the law, the funds the Board of Commissioners will officially accept this week at its only July meeting may be used, “to support public health response, replace public sector revenue loss, address negative economic impacts, invest in water/sewer and broadband infrastructure and provide premium pay for essential workers.”
All funds have to be appropriated by the board by December 31, 2024 and must be spent by December 31, 2026. If not, barring an extension, the county loses the right to spend the money.
A lot of people have plans for those funds and a comment from staff to the board stresses the importance of using it wisely.
“It is critical to the long-term success of our community and in alignment with all best practice recommendations that we (1) take great care in the oversight and administration of this funding and (2) carefully evaluate and plan for transformational one-time investments in our county that build a more resilient and equitable ecosystem of support for our residents,” the agenda item reads.
The commissioners will put the money in the county’s Community Development and Recovery Fund for now.
If they are not “essential workers”, why are they on the payroll?
Amidst the wash of zillions in taxpayer dollars, is there anything in there to attract and keep a fully staffed GPD?
Hmmmm…..?
Another thing, if you are asking why you have no money, as the higher price of everything has wiped you out; then think of the Federal Reserve money-creating schemes of the current administration to pay for all the cash-from-nowhere. So we are paying for the “free” stuff. See how it works?
Big money for the 2nd time from the ARP and yet they clobber us with high property tax. It will be interesting to see all the favored non profits that get their hands on this.
How can I get some of this cash?
Start a non-profit. Register as a Democrat.
I agree!
Cut the taxes by the same amount!
Amen!!!!!! This is clearly a waste of government spending and will only add to inflation.
I agree!
Now you know why government does not want to take the spotlight off Covid. Covid became a pot of gold for so many governments, businesses and individuals.
Well, we know whose pockets will be lined here don’t we. Crazy how much $$ is being sent to just Guilford County just to be pocketed by every crook and thief politician around here, with King Skippy leading the way along with Queens Yvonne and Nancy.
I can guarantee no roads will be repaired, no water and sewer infrastructure will be updated and police department investments. But there will be a lot of new residences and cars parked at them by these crooks.
Hah! Now even more construction at the never-ending foolsfolly at W. Market & Guilford College Rd. They are beginning construction of a new sidewalks on the side that has very few. The other side of Guilford College road has a complete sidewalk that is seldom used. Even people who live 1/2 block from two supermarkets drive rather than walk.
With all the roads to be maintained, and new ones built; why are they wasting work on something that is not necessary? It’s called make-work to justify more jobs, and the “need” for more revenue.
The central banksters at the fed reserve are debasing your currency as usual. Dems and pubs aka Demopublican duopoly, are both guilty. Someone with an accounting degree, please audit CAFR 1 and find the real monies, not the budgets, and publish it!
Use this new money to reduce our property taxes! Now!!
A continued waste of taxpayer funds to beused by a select few and their cronies. The average taxpayer will get nothing in benefits from this socialist program of fraud and waste.