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Commissioners approve use of leftover ARPA funds for operations and a $100,000 Rodeo Arena payment
Summary
The board approved obligating remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds for county operational needs to avoid returning money to Treasury and approved a $100,000 payment to the Rodeo Arena Interlocal Cooperative under a 2017 agreement.
The Rogers County Board of County Commissioners approved two finance items: using leftover American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to obligate operational expenses and authorizing a $100,000 payment to the Rodeo Arena Interlocal Cooperative under an existing interlocal agreement.
County staff said a small balance of ARPA funds remains. Under ARPA guidance, funds in the "lost revenue" bucket may be used for operational expenses; staff said any remaining funds should be obligated by Dec. 31 to avoid returning un-obligated funds to the U.S. Treasury, with expenditures occurring through the end of 2026. Commissioners approved using the remaining funds for county operational needs and recorded the motion as carried.
Separately, commissioners approved a $100,000 payment to the Rodeo Arena Interlocal Cooperative per an interlocal agreement dated April 24, 2017, to support ongoing improvements and tourism-related activities at the facility. Commissioners praised recent improvements and noted the cooperative’s role in attracting events.
Why it matters: Obligating leftover ARPA funds ensures the county retains federal dollars for local use within Treasury rules. The Rodeo Arena payment supports a county-affiliated venue that generates tourism and events.
