10/12/2022: American Rescue Plan Act Meeting, Rocky Mount Ward 6

The city of Rocky Mount wants to hear from residents on how to spend more than $5 million from the American Rescue plan.

Ward 6 Event Details:

When: Wednesday, October 12th, 7 p.m.

Where:
Englewood Methodist Church
300 South Circle Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Background

The city of Rocky Mount is receiving $11,521,180 in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan, which was enacted to respond to challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City Council has authorized the allocation and expenditure of $6,267,958 of these funds for the following purposes:

• $1,267,958 for COVID Premium Pay for City Employees
• $3,000,000 for Affordable Housing
• $2,000,000 for Downtown Development

The City is now evaluating how to best utilize the remaining $5,253,222.

More information: https://rockymountnc.gov/american-rescue-plan-public-engagement/