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Chippewa County presents final ARPA project review: roads, radios, parks and nitrate mitigation among investments
Summary
County officials summarized remaining ARPA projects and spending, including highway paving, sheriff radios, land conservation cover‑crop and water refill stations, park upgrades, and radio tower funding.
Chippewa County staff presented a final review of projects funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations, reporting the county has spent its ARPA tranche on a mix of capital and one‑time projects and summarizing outcomes across departments.
County Administrator Randy Schultz said the county used ARPA for broadband, longevity bonuses, and infrastructure and emphasized that Chippewa County established procedures early to limit use to one‑time expenses. "We did ... a really good process on how to move forward with, spending the monies," Schultz told the board.
Highlights presented to the board: - Highways: The highway department used an $8 million ARPA allocation to prioritize…
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