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Resolution Accepting American Rescue Plan Funds
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, held
at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls,
New York, on January 22, 2024.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph D.
Cavaccini, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called,
the following was recorded:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-49
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Joseph D. Cavaccini
Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Al Casella
Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by Casella.
WHEREAS, the United States Congress adopted the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" ("ARPA"), and it has become
law, and
WHEREAS, the "ARPA" provides for financial assistance for state and local governments for eligible expenses authorized
by the Act, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has received $2,267,275.23 and never formally accepted these funds, and
WHEREAS, the Federal Treasury has issued guidance on how the County can utilize the funding, with funds having to be
obligated by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes the acceptance of
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board has identified the need for the funds and will pass
subsequent resolutions committing to certain expenditures under the Act.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
1/22/2024
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK