American Rescue Plan Act

On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law, which provides one-time fiscal relief funds to State and Local Governments and other program areas aimed at mitigating the continuing effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, and funds must be expended by December 31, 2026.

Under ARPA, the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) was established and $6.9 million was awarded to the City of Ridgecrest made in two installments in July 2021 and July 2022. An ARPA Workshop was held at the City Council meeting on November 17th, 2021 to review potential projects for funding. View the slide deck below for a detailed project overview.


ARPA Workshop 11/17/21


Approved ARPA funded projects
R.A.C.V.B. Welcome Center Contribution
Police Vehicles with "Packing Heat" Software
City-Wide Broadband Installation Agreement
One-Time Essential Employee Hazard Pay
Water Tank Replacement at Leroy Jackson Sports Complex
Roof Replacements at Leroy Jackson Sports Complex and Upjohn Park
Retrofit Existing Lights Fixtures at Pearson Park
Campus WIFI Refresh
Repair and Resurface Tennis Courts at Leroy Jackson Sports Complex
Replace Banquet Hall Flooring at Kerr McGee
Replace Partitions in Banquet Hall and Gym at Kerr McGee
Install Smart Water System at all parks
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Refresh/Server Infrastructure Refresh
Leroy Jackson Restroom/ Concession Building Renovation
Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex Topographic Mapping
Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex Spectator Seating Shade


American Rescue Plan Resources:

U.S. Department of the Treasury

H.R. 1319

Interim Final Rule

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