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Makanda continues ARPA broadband work; compliance filings show funds obligated, deadline Dec. 2026
Summary
President reported ARPA funds set aside for village broadband have annual compliance reporting requirements; assistance from Jackson County staff helped demonstrate obligation of funds and the village continues to pursue a grant with WK&T, with a December 2026 deadline to use the money.
President Tina Shingleton told trustees that American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding set aside in 2021–22 for broadband (fiber optic) requires an annual compliance report showing funds are obligated to avoid returning money to the U.S. Treasury. The president said she has been filing the compliance reports and received assistance from Erin at the Jackson County Board Office to complete the paperwork.
The village is continuing work with WK&T regarding a grant for broadband; the minutes note the deadline to use the ARPA funds is December 2026. No award or grant terms were recorded in the minutes; the report is administrative and indicates continued effort to secure or document projects that obligate the funds.
