American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 was signed into law by President Obama on Feb. 17, 2009. It is an effort to jumpstart our economy and create or save millions of jobs. The Recovery Act includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need. The City of Maricopa is doing its part to identify the funding opportunities that will best enhance the community while focusing on job creation and economic vitality. However, since ARRA funding is from multiple agencies with different time lines, it will take the next year or two to realize the final amounts the City will receive.

The President has created a website, which is intended to provide information about the Act as well as transparency and accountability. The State of Arizona has created a website, which is intended to provide information about funds coming to the State of Arizona.

The City of Maricopa has been awarded the following ARRA funds:

• Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant – Formula Grant $142,300
• Rural Business Enterprise Grant – Competitive Grant – USDA $30,000
• Arizona Department of Transportation –Competitive Grant- FTA $595,300
  

The City of Maricopa has applied for these additional ARRA projects:

• Community Oriented Policing Hiring Recovery Program (COPHRP) – Competitive $$627,282
  
  The Maricopa Police Department requested $627,282 under the COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) to hire three officers for a three-year period.
  
  Status: The City of Maricopa was notified that its grant application for the COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) is pending fiscal year 2010 appropriations.
  
  
• Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) – Competitive Grant $20 Million
  
  The City of Maricopa, Arizona is seeking $20 million for the design of the grade separation project over/under the Union Pacific Railroad (UPPR) crossing at State Route 347.
  
  Status: Application submitted 9/15/09
  
  
• Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grant – Competitive Grant $2.76 Million
  
  The City of Maricopa Fire Department requested funding for the construction of a new fire station; Fire Station 572 to be located on the corner of Bowlin and Hartman Road in the City of Maricopa.
  
  Status: Application submitted on 7/10/09