Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Arpa Funding topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Scott County reports ARPA obligations near $29.8M; $2.5M interest may fund targeted capital uses
Summary
Finance staff told the board the county has obligated roughly $29.8 million of its $33.6 million ARPA award through June 30, 2025, reported $2.5 million in interest income and proposed gradual allocation of interest for EMS capital relief, conservation engineering reimbursement and park/road projects.
Finance staff presented the county’s quarterly American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) report and discussed how earned interest might be used to support remaining obligations.
Staff reported the county’s $33.6 million ARPA award is fully obligated by contract commitments and that, through June 30, 2025, about $29.8 million had been disbursed or encumbered. The county has earned about $2.5 million in interest on ARPA funds; staff said interest income is allowable for a broad range of expenses and proposed allocating the interest gradually to reduce county capital contributions.
Examples cited for potential interest allocations included roughly $800,000 to help reduce Scott County’s share of Medic EMS capital funding, about $420,000 for conservation engineering reimbursements tied to funded projects, and approximately $750,000 for completion of a Parkview Phase 3 road project. Staff also described smaller pending drawdowns (for example, a Salvation Army final drawdown around $11,000). The finance director said the goal is to manage drawdowns and reporting to federal regulators before releasing interest internally.
Staff flagged a spin‑down date of Dec. 31, 2026, and said they expect remaining projects to wrap up next year; supervisors discussed potential timing for ambulance purchases and indicated the interest allocation may be phased based on cash‑flow needs. The transcript records the presentation and discussion; no single final allocation decision was recorded.
