Delaware County to Discuss Proposed Spending of Federal American Rescue Plan Act Funds on June 20

Released: June 16, 2022

Delaware County Council will discuss proposed and approved spending of funding that the County has received as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) during a public discussion scheduled for Monday, June 20, at 6:00 p.m. in the County Council Public Meeting Room located at 201 West Front St., Media, PA.

Delaware County will receive a total of $110M from the program to help respond to the COVID-19 emergency. By law, all ARPA funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024 and expended by December 31, 2026.

ARPA funds may be used to provide necessary government services or fund ongoing operations impacted by COVID-19, adopt and implement needed public health measures, respond to the pandemic's negative economic impact, provide additional pay to eligible workers performing essential work, and make investments in the County's infrastructure.

The ARPA discussion is open to the public and will also be streamed live on the County website at www.delcopa.gov/council/meetings.html.

To make decisions about how best to use these funds, Delaware County Council wants to hear directly from Delaware County residents and business owners about their priorities. Please email ideas and suggestions to ARPA@co.delaware.pa.us

Mailed copies can be sent to:

ARPA Public Suggestions
c/o Howard Lazarus, Executive Director
Delaware County Courthouse and Government Center
201 W. Front St., Media, PA 19063