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Monroe council reallocates $82,439 in ARPA funds to cover ladder-truck purchase gap
Summary
The council approved reallocating $82,439 in ARPA funds to the general fund and adjusted a previously committed amount for an aerial ladder truck to maximize an $825,000 USD DARD grant; the motion passed unanimously on May 5.
The Monroe Common Council voted May 5 to allocate $82,439 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the general fund to cover eligible expenses under the revenue-loss provision and amended a prior commitment for an aerial ladder truck purchase.
Finance committee presenter read a resolution noting the city received $1,105,823.28 in ARPA funds in two installments (2021–2022) with an eligible expense period of March 3, 2021 through Dec. 31, 2024. The resolution amended the previously obligated expenditure for the aerial ladder truck from $730,705 to $648,266 so the city could maximize an $825,000 USD DARD grant toward the purchase; the amendment frees $82,439 in ARPA funds for general fund eligible expenses. The council approved the allocation by roll call.
Why it matters: The change reduces the city’s ARPA commitment to the truck purchase while using a state grant to cover a larger portion of the cost, freeing ARPA funding for other eligible general‑fund expenses.
Details recorded in the resolution The resolution cites the ARPA receipt amount ($1,105,823.28) and the eligible expense window (03/03/2021–12/31/2024). It notes the previously obligated aerial ladder truck amount ($730,705) will be amended to $648,266 to make the USD DARD grant of $825,000 maximally effective; $82,439 of available ARPA funds will be allocated to the general fund for eligible expenses under the revenue-loss provision.
Selected quote Presenter (reading the resolution): “Be resolved by the Common Council of the City of Monroe that approval be hereby given to allocate $82,439 of available ARPA funds to the general fund for eligible expenses.”
Vote and next steps The clerk recorded a roll-call vote and the resolution passed; staff did not present additional details on a spending plan for the newly freed ARPA dollars at the meeting. The council will continue with budget and procurement steps tied to the truck purchase and any related grant administration.
Ending: The council recorded the passage by roll call and moved to the next agenda item.
