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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Newton County received $21,709,962 in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, which was passed by Congress in March of 2021 as an economic stimulus bill.
The bill was designed to speed up economic recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The Newton County Board of Commissioners are utilizing its allotment of funds to help those in need through the following grant programs:
- Newton County Emergency Rental and Mortgage Program
- Newton County Youth Commission
- Newton County Non-Profit Assistance Grant
- Newton County Small Business Assistance Grant (coming soon)
Newton County is also utilizing ARPA funds to stimulate the County’s revenue recovery via the following funding:
| Department | Project | Classification | Amount |
| Animal Services | Automatic Gate | Public Safety | $18,000 |
| Clerk of Superior Court | Historical Indexing of Real Estate Docs 1822-1964 | Infrastructure | $41,000 |
| Clerk of Superior Court | Additional Storage | Infrastructure | $60,000 |
| Development Services | Vehicles | Infrastructure | $35,000 |
| District Attorney | Vehicle | Infrastructure | $45,000 |
| EMA | Vehicle | Public Safety | $45,000 |
| Facilities | Window Replacement for Historic Courthouse | Infrastructure | $150,000 |
| Fire | Rescue Took Set | Public Safety | $48,000 |
| Fire | Battery Positive Pressure Fans | Public Safety | $33,000 |
| Fire | Hoses & Nozzles | Public Safety | $60,000 |
| Fire | Vehicle | Public Safety | $50,000 |
| Fire | Van | Public Safety | $50,000 |
| Information Systems | Admin Building Generator/Building Reno | Infrastructure | $750,000 |
| Probate Court | Probate Court Room Renovation | Infrastructure | $650,000 |
| Public Works | Tractor | Infrastructure | $90,000 |
| Public Works | Gradall | Infrastructure | $350,000 |
| Public Works | Broom Sweeper | Infrastructure | $90,000 |
| Public Works | Boom Mower | Infrastructure | $190,000 |
| Recreation | Miracle Field | Quality of Life | $75,000 |
| Recreation | Nelson Heights Floors (County-owned Facility) | Quality of Life | $20,000 |
| Recreation | Nelson Heights Restrooms (County-owned Facility) | Quality of Life | $150,000 |
| Recreation | City Pond Improvements | Quality of Life | $250,000 |
| Senior Services | Fans and Heaters for Seniors | Quality of Life | $5,000 |
| Senior Services | Vans | Infrastructure | $210,000 |
| Sheriff | Vehicles | Public Safety | $710,000 |
| Sheriff | Building Repairs | Public Safety | $710,000 |
| Tax Assessor | Vehicles | Infrastructure | $35,000 |
| Tax Assessor & GIS | Oblique Imagery Software | Infrastructure | $60,000 |
| Tax Commissioner | New Ticket System | Infrastructure | $20,000 |
| Grand Total | $5,000,000 |