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Somerville ARPA office reports obligations met, majority of funds spent; federal compliance review expected
Summary
ARPA director reported that the city met the December 31, 2024 obligation deadline, has executed contracts across city divisions, and more than 80% of funds have been paid out; a Department of the Treasury compliance review and continued project closeouts were noted as next steps.
Satin Hernandez, director of Somerville’s ARPA office, briefed the City Council on the status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, saying the city met the federal obligation deadline and has moved most projects into implementation and closeout.
Hernandez said staff developed new grant and contracting workflows to manage ARPA’s requirements and that the city has executed agreements spanning multiple municipal divisions. She reported that the city met the January reporting requirement to the U.S. Treasury…
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