Establishment of Special Revenue Fund: American Rescue Plan Fund No. 1420. BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 21-119
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SPECIAL REVENUE
FUND: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUND NO. 1420
WHEREAS, Resolution 20-100 activated the Lewis County Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and the utilization of emergency powers
granted pursuant to RCW 36.40.180 and RCW 38.52.070(2); and
WHEREAS, Lewis County may receive federal and state monies restricted for
specific purposes related to the emergency protective measures for the
management and control, and to lessen the impact and/or threat to public health
and safety; and
WHEREAS, the American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law by President Joe
Biden on March 11, 2021. The bill includes $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid to
every county in America, as well as other crucial investments in local
communities, including $1.5 billion over two years for public lands counties; and
WHEREAS, Lewis County will receive direct assistance to cover increased
expenditures, replenish lost revenue and mitigate economic harm from the
COVID-19 pandemic as well as make necessary investments in water, sewer or
broadband; and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interest of the county to establish a
Special Revenue Fund within the county to account for financial activities related
to the COVID-19 response and specifically funds received directly or indirectly
through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that there is hereby established a Special
Revenue Fund to be known as the American Rescue Plan Fund No. 1420 to
account for the resources that are restricted or committed for expenditures
associated with the COVID-19 Response as outlined in the American Rescue Plan
Act of 2021.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 30th day of March, 2021.
Page 1 of 2 Res. 21-119
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith Gary Stamper
By: Amber Smith, Gary Stamper, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
ATTEST: •s�°.�"'V "qs;. Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM
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Lfvdsey R. Pollock, DVM, Vice Chair
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Rieva Lester •:sti- __;, ��•• Sean D. Swope
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Rieva Lester, Sean D. Swope, Commissioner
Clerk of the Lewis County Board of
County Commissioners
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: 21-119 BOCC Meeting Date: March 30, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation
Establishment of the Special Revenue Fund: American Rescue Plan Fund No. 1420
Contact: Suzette Smith Phone: 360-740-1198
Department: AUD - Auditor
Description:
Establish a Special Revenue Fund to account for for the restricted or committed funding related to
the American Rescue Act of 2021
Approvals: Publication Requirements:
Publications:
User Status N/A
Larry Grove Pending
PA's Office Pending
Suzette Smith Approved
Additional Copies: Cover Letter To:
Larry Grove, Auditor Rieva Lester, Clerk of the Board
Suzette Smith, Chief Accountant
Becky Butler, Budget Manager
Arny Davis, Treasurer
Rodney Reynolds, Chief Deputy