American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Phase 2 Projects

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 into law. The $1.9 trillion package is intended to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including the public health and economic impacts. The ARPA created the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program (CSLFRF) delivering $350 billion to cover increased expenditures, lost revenues, and public sector relief. The City of Eugene received an allocation of $35,908,036 in CSLFRF funding in two phases of $17, 954,018, with the first phase received on June 1, 2021 and the second phase on June 1, 2022. The figures below are phase 2 investments only.

Contributions to Financial Stability

Body Worn Cameras $1,660,000

Cost to replace cameras, software services, and docking stations.

Financial Resilience $300,000

Consulting and services to enhance strategic planning and technical tools for biennial budget process implementations.

Cybersecurity $350,000

Investments in software and cyber infrastructure.

COVID-19 Response $250,000

Personal protective equipment, virtual meeting equipment and software, and general government operations.

ARPA Coordination $150,000

Temporary employee to provide project management of direct ARPA funds and coordinate grant applications for state and federal funding.

Alternative Response Implementation $175,000

Implementation of recommendations to enhance public safety response to mental health crisis and homelessness related issues.

Housing Implementation Pipeline $150,000

Temporary employee to support project coordination, communication, and project management.

Station Budget Reduction Replacement $1,000,000

Supports keeping fire engine #5 fully operational and staffed.

Basic Life Support – Ambulance Fund $290,000

Supports the cost to keep one Basic Life Support Ambulance fully operational and staffed.

Capital Fund Investments

Roofing Projects $2,375, 000

Engineering studies and roof replacement at Community Performing Arts Center, Library, and Fire Stations.

Hult Center Roof $1,000,000
Fire Station Roofing $1,000,000
Library Roof $375,000

Park Projects $3,300,000

Planning and community engagement underway in anticipation of park renovations and construction starting in 2024.

Trainsong Renovation $200,000
MLK Jr. Park Renovation $200,000
Scobert Gardens Renovation $200,000
West Bank Park Development $200,000
Striker Field Development $500,000
Mattie Reynolds Park Development $2,000,000

Phase 2 Projects (data only)

Project Name	Amount
Unhoused Community	$8 M
Capital Funds Projects - Facilities	$2.3 M
Capital Funds Projects - Parks	$3.3 M
Financial Stability	$4.3 M