McHenry County, IL Home Connect Me To... COUNTY GOVERNMENT SERVICES HOW DO I? CALENDAR MEETING PORTAL CONTACT US EMPLOYMENT County Government Font Size: + - Share & Bookmark Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option Feedback Print Advance McHenry County is dedicated to the responsible administration of American Rescue Plan funds, investing in resilient public services and supporting community-driven projects to deliver inclusive, innovative, long-term benefits across the County as it recovers and transforms from the pandemic. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 McHenry County’s American Rescue Plan Act Allocation is $59,781,491; the Act was signed into law on March 11, 2021. The funds must be obligated by Dec. 31, 2024, and fully spent by December 31, 2026. The first half of the County’s allotment was received on June 7, 2021. The second half is expected not earlier than one year from May 11, 2021. The intent of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 legislation is designed to address the unprecedented coronavirus health and economic recovery. The legislation provides broad statements regarding the use of these funds: Respond to public health emergency Respond to workers performing essential work Recover revenue losses Investments in sewer, water, or broadband Transfer funds to not-for-profit or special purpose units of state or local government Under the act, the following are broad restrictions in using these funds: Cannot be spent on pension funds Cannot be spent to pay down debt Cannot be deposited into fund balance Cannot be used to offset property tax levies Cannot be used for roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects Cannot be used to match federal grant (i.e., 80/20 grant) Cannot be used to pay for legal settlements McHenry County is working with the County Board, Elected Officials, Department Heads, Consultants (Bronner Group), Non-for-profits, other local governments, school districts, and special tax districts to develop a draft framework to utilize these funds over the next three years to strengthen our County and address areas negatively impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Additional details for the administration and timing for each program or project will be determined after this plan is approved by the County Board. The County has maintained a master list of project ideas and requests; currently, the total amount of requested projects surpasses the County’s allotment. ARPA Town Hall Meeting (Gov. & Non-for-Profit) Town Hall Presentation [PDF] ARPA Town Hall Meeting (Infrastructure & Workforce) Town Hall Presentation [PDF] Resources McHenry County McHenry County ARPA Overview 2021 Preliminary Recovery Plan ARPA Funds Update - July 2021 Finance & Audit Committee McHenry County ARPA Application Guide McHenry County ARPA Application (Hard Copy) Advance McHenry County FAQs U.S. Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds State, Local & Other School Funding Allotments Illinois NEU Allotcations from ARPA Data Visualizations Home Meeting Portal Services How Do I? Contact Us Site Map Employment Disclaimer Login © 2021 McHenry County, IL. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and Government