American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
The federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocated $1.9 trillion to COVID-19 relief and economic recovery. The City of Chester received $30 million, which it obligated towards the array of projects listed below.
ARPA Project Statuses
Total ARPA Budget
$30,357,628
ARPA Actuals to Date
$22,136,427
ARPA Funds Remaining
$8,221,201
Completed ARPA Projects
| Project Name | Final Budget | Final Actuals |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Replacement - Operations | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| Engineering & Asset Management Capital Planning Service Proposal from HRG | $171,000 | $171,000 |
| Ventilation Improvements - City Hall | $97,266 | $97,266 |
| Fire Station 82 - HVAC | $33,600 | $33,600 |
| City Hall A/V Upgrades for Council | $32,207 | $32,207 |
| Equipment - Dell Computers | $177,549 | $177,549 |
| Software/Licenses - Edmunds | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| Vehicles | $475,610 | $475,610 |
| Vehicles - Fire | $117,627 | $117,627 |
| Quick Response Service Certification and Software | $33,066 | $33,066 |
| Vehicles - Streets and Highways | $200,350 | $200,350 |
| Reaney Street | $145,624 | $145,624 |
| Pool/Memorial Park Bathroom/Safety Upgrades | $326,830 | $326,830 |
| 50 gal. Waste Trash Bin | $567,902 | $567,902 |
| Hazard Pay | $315,121 | $315,121 |
| City Hall HVAC | $701,753 | $701,753 |
| Fire Station 81 & 82 Repairs - COMPLETED | $154,536 | $154,536 |
| Chester Park Garage Improvements - FUNDED via CEDA | $- | $- |
| Temporary Staffing Firm | $131,331 | $131,331 |
| Blight Assessment/Cyclomedia Imagery | $94,113 | $94,113 |
| Parking Study | $49,255 | $49,255 |
| City Hall Renovations & Roof Repairs | $936,998 | $946,304 |
| Engineering Firm | $108,287 | $108,287 |
| Street Signage | $88,692 | $88,692 |
| All Completed Projects Total | $15,108,717 | $15,118,023 |
In Progress ARPA Projects
| Project Name | Final Budget | Actuals to Date | Remaining Funds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codification Services | $29,995 | $20,997 | $8,999 |
| UHY Advisors | $225,200 | $173,108 | $52,093 |
| Playground Improvements & Park Safety Upgrades | $323,750 | $76,874 | $246,876 |
| Network Upgrade & Office 365 & IT UPS | $896,951 | $790,395 | $106,556 |
| Homeowner / Landlord Improvement Program | $1,000,000 | $654,370 | $345,630 |
| City Staff - RTW Positions, Sr. Accountant, | $2,419,826 | $2,305,066 | $114,760 |
| Chester Clean Ways | $76,886 | $28,813 | $48,073 |
| Police Station Repairs (Evidence Room) | $500,000 | $21,060 | $478,940 |
| Business Façade Improv. Program (FIP) | $253,265 | $55,338 | $197,927 |
| Public Works Garage & Shed Repairs | $8,083,038 | $2,892,384 | $5,190,653 |
| Purchase Fire Truck (Ladder Engine) - MOU Obligated | $1,440,000 | $- | $1,440,000 |
| In Progress (on track) Sub-total | $15,248,911 | $7,018,404 | $8,230,506 |
New Public Works Facility
Memorial Park Pool Upgrades
Resurfaced Pool with Clean Water
Resurfaced Pool with Clean Water
Resurfaced Pool (Empty)
Main Pool with New Pool Cover
Baby Pool with New Pool Cover
New Lockers
New Bathroom Partitions
New Bathroom Partitions
Reaney Street Improvements
Reaney Street in the Evening
Reaney Street Facing the Stadium
Reaney Street Facing the City (Angled)
