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American Rescue Plan – Lake County, IL
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law to provide federal funding to local governments for response and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding is in addition to the $121.5 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds that Lake County allocated in 2020 to support our residents, communities, taxing districts, businesses, and countywide services in direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ARPA will provide $135.2 million in direct local recovery assistance to Lake County Government
The funding that Lake County received will support projects and programs to improve lives, solve problems, and make our County more resilient to future challenges.
The Lake County Board is committed to both addressing immediate pandemic response needs and pursuing long-term equity informed initiatives. Lake County’s focus is to maximize strategic investments that will benefit residents for years to come by funding improved outcomes rather than short-term fixes. View the Lake County 2021 Recovery Plan to learn more.
ARPA Spending Categories
Counties have broad discretion over how to spend ARPA resources, but there are constraints set by the US Treasury that Lake County must follow. Lake County has established task forces across five categories that align with the US Treasury’s compliance guidance
Below is a summary of the task forces with a sampling of programs and projects that are being funded:
Public Health
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Household Assistance
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Economic & Business Investment
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Infrastructure & Facility Investment
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County Services Investment
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Strategic Plan Driven Recommendations
Lake County will utilize a number of community-driven and other organization-based strategic plans to serve as road maps to guide decisions for the future. The following are examples of plans that influence how Lake County prioritizes and invests resources:
- Lake County Strategic Plan
- Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan
- Community Health Improvement Plan
- Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (Ongoing)
Funding Distribution
The Lake County Board established a Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and Investments. This committee is actively working to assess and prioritize potential projects and programs under the Lake County Forward initiative. Lake County continues to appropriate ARPA funds to meet immediate response needs, such as continuing food distribution and housing programs needed in response to COVID-19.
Watch Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and Investments
April 29, 2022 | Agenda | Video |
March 25, 2022 | Agenda | Video |
February 23, 2022 | Agenda | Video |
February 10, 2022 | Agenda | Video |
December 10, 2021 | Agenda | Video |
November 19, 2021 | Agenda | Video |
November 5, 2021 | Agenda | Video |
October 15, 2021 | Agenda | Video |