City of Orlando, Florida

Recovery Plan 

State and Local Fiscal Recovery 

Funds

2021 Report
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City of Orlando

2021 Recovery Plan 

Contents

General Overview..................................................................................................................... 3

Executive Summary................................................................................................................ 3

Uses of Funds ........................................................................................................................ 4

Promoting equitable outcomes ............................................................................................... 4

Community Engagement ........................................................................................................ 4

Labor Practices ...................................................................................................................... 5

Use of Evidence ..................................................................................................................... 5

Table of Expenses by Expenditure Category.......................................................................... 5

Project Inventory .................................................................................................................... 5

Performance Report ............................................................................................................... 5
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General Overview

Executive Summary 

The City of Orlando, Florida (“City”) was allocated approximately $58 million in American 

Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) funding, half of which (approximately $29 million) has been 

received as of June 2021. The remaining half, or second installment, should be received 

during the middle of 2022.

The City has not adopted a formal plan for this funding and, to date, has not expended 

any of the ARPA funding. It is anticipated that the adopted plan for distribution will have 

a focus on supporting the following City priorities:

• Homelessness

• Affordable housing

• Broadband access

• Economic opportunity

• Downtown revitalization

This funding provides the City with substantial resources for projects that will help support 

a strong and equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn 

especially in communities that were most disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

The City’s ARPA website will be updated frequently with reports and information on 

projects:

https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Departments-Offices/OBFS/Managementand-Budget/American-Rescue-Plan-Act-2021
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Uses of Funds

As of July 31, 2021, the City has not obligated or spent any of its ARPA funding. 

The City is evaluating and developing a strategy for distribution with a focus on supporting

the following priorities:

▪ Homelessness 

▪ Affordable housing

▪ Broadband access

▪ Economic opportunity

▪ Downtown revitalization

The City also received Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funding of $8.7 

million for Round 1 and $6.9 million for Round 2. The ERAP Round 1 program is 

underway to assist eligible households unable to pay rent. 

Promoting equitable outcomes 

The City is committed to spending funding projects that promote equity. As the City has 

not yet adopted a formal plan for this funding, future reports will include an update on 

goals and outcomes.

Community Engagement 

The City and its Mayor and Commissioners have strong engagement with its residents, 

community-based organizations, and the communities in general. The City has not yet 

adopted a formal plan for this funding. When the adopted plan is presented to the Mayor 

and Commissioners, it will be at a public forum where residents and the community can 

attend and participate in those meetings live or virtually. 

Interested residents and community members will also be able to refer to the City’s 

website for additional information at 

https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Departments-Offices/OBFS/Managementand-Budget/American-Rescue-Plan-Act-2021
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Labor Practices 

The City has not yet adopted a formal plan for this funding. If infrastructure projects are 

pursued, future reports will include information regarding workforce practices. 

Use of Evidence 

The City has not yet adopted a formal plan for this funding. Future reports will include 

information if ARPA funds are used for evidence-based interventions.

Table of Expenses by Expenditure Category

The City has not adopted a formal plan for this funding and, to date, has not allocated or 

incurred any expenditures through July 31, 2021.

Project Inventory 

The City has not yet adopted a formal plan for this funding. Future reports will include a 

description of projects.

Performance Report

The City has not yet adopted a formal plan for this funding. Future reports will include key 

performance indicators, as applicable.