American Rescue Plan
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American Rescue Plan
American Rescue Plan Background
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and it became public law. One component of the American Rescue Plan allocated $350 billion to eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to respond to the COVID-19 emergency. The City of Pittsburgh received an allocation totaling $335,070,222 from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSLFRF). The first tranche was received in June 2021; the second and final tranche was received in June 2022. These funds may used in one of the following four statutory categories:
- To respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency or its negative economic impacts;
- To respond to workers performing essential work during the COVID-19 public health emergency by providing premium pay to such eligible workers of the recipient, or by providing grants to eligible employers that have eligible workers who performed essential work;
- For the provision of government services, to the extent of the reduction in revenue of such recipient due to the COVID–19 public health emergency, relative to revenues collected in the most recent full fiscal year of the recipient prior to the emergency; and
- To make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure. In accordance with Treasury guidelines, funds were fully obligated by December 31, 2024. They must be fully spent by December 31, 2026. The following City of Pittsburgh resolutions relate to the appropriation of these funds: 2021
- Resolution 315 of 2021 - established a special revenue account to house program funds and created the Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force to provide recommendations to City Council for usage
- Resolution 444 of 2021 - authorized an agreement for third-party compliance services directly related to the American Rescue Plan
- Resolution 453 of 2021 - appropriated funds as recommended by the Mayor and the Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force
- Public hearings were held on July 10, 2021 and July 12, 2021
- Created Version 1 (as originally submitted) and Version 2 (as finally passed) of the plan
- Resolution 454 of 2021 - reopened and amended the 2021 Operating Budget (appropriations)
- Resolution 455 of 2021 - reopened and amended the 2021 Operating Budget (positions)
- Resolution 456 of 2021 - reopened and amended the 2021 Capital Budget 2022
- Resolution 265 of 2022 - established a special revenue account called the “Lead Safety Trust Fund” to house some program funds
- Resolution 410 of 2022 - reappropriated the funds as recommended by the Mayor and the Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force
- Created Version 3 of the plan
- Resolution 412 of 2022 - amended the 2022 Capital Budget to accurately reflect Version 3 of the plan
- Resolution 414 of 2022 - established a special revenue account called the “Bridge Asset Management Program Trust Fund” to house some program funds
- Resolution 726 of 2022 - further reappropriated the funds as recommended by the Mayor and the Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force
- A public hearing was held on November 23, 2022
- Created Version 4 of the plan 2023
- Resolution 23 of 2023 – authorized OMB to begin procurement for the “Medical Debt Relief” allocation
- Resolution 72 of 2023 – amended the 2022 Capital Budget to accurately reflect Version 4 of the plan
- Resolution 466 of 2023 - approved the use plan for the Food Justice Fund allocation 11
- Resolution 500 of 2023 - further reappropriated the funds as recommended by the Mayor and the Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force
- A public hearing was held on August 1, 2023
- Created Version 5 of the plan
- Resolution 811 of 2023 - amended the authorization related to the procurement of the “Medical Debt Relief” allocation
- Resolution 911 of 2023 - further reappropriated the funds as recommended by City Council
- A public hearing was held on December 14, 2023
- Created Version 6 of the plan 2024
- Resolution 407 of 2024 - further reappropriated the funds as recommended by City Council
- Created Version 7 of the plan
- Resolution 523 of 2024 - reappropriated the funds as recommended by the Mayor and the Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force
- A public hearing was held on July 23, 2024
- Created Version 8 of the plan
- Resolution 933 of 2024 - further reappropriated the funds as recommended by the Mayor and the Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force
- A public hearing was held on December 9, 2024
- Created Version 9 of the plan 2026
- Resolution 214 of 2026 - further reappropriated the funds as recommended by the Mayor.
- A public hearing was held on April 14, 2026.
- Created version 10 of the plan. Funds contracted to external entities from the special revenue account must have separate resolutions approved by City Council to ensure proper compliance with federal rules and guidelines: 2021
- Resolution 577 of 2021 - authorized an agreement for a project with OnePGH
- As of Version 3 of the plan, this line item is not funded and the agreement will not be executed
- Resolution 578 of 2021 - authorized an agreement for a project with the Pittsburgh Parking Authority
- Resolution 579 of 2021 - authorized an agreement for projects with the Pittsburgh Water
- Resolution 580 of 2021 - authorized an agreement for projects with the Urban Redevelopment Authority 2022
- Resolution 409 of 2022 - amended the list of authorized Pittsburgh Water projects
- Resolution 411 of 2022 - amended the list of authorized Urban Redevelopment Authority projects 2023
- Resolution 216 of 2023 - authorized an agreement related to the “Funding for the arts” allocation
- Resolution 501 of 2023 - amended the list of authorized Urban Redevelopment Authority projects
- Resolution 523 of 2023 - authorized an agreement related to the “Medical Debt Relief” allocation
- Resolution 897 of 2023 - amended the “Medical Debt Relief” agreement authorization 2024
- Resolution 361 of 2024 - authorized an agreement related to the “Funding for the arts” allocation
- Resolution 408 of 2024 - authorized an agreement related to the “Funding for the arts” allocation
- Resolution 525 of 2024 - amended the list of authorized Pittsburgh Parking Authority projects
- Resolution 568 of 2024 - authorized an agreement related to the “Food justice initiatives” allocation
- Resolution 588 of 2024 - authorized an agreement for projects with Allegheny County for “Lead safety initiatives”
- Resolution 609 of 2024 - authorized six agreements related to the “Funding for the arts” allocation
- Resolution 610 of 2024 - authorized an agreement related to the “Funding for the arts” allocation 12
- Resolution 769 of 2024 - authorized an agreement related to the “Mobile restrooms project” allocation
- Resolution 775 of 2024 - amended the agreement with Allegheny County for “Lead safety initiatives” to change the recipient to the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County
- Resolution 830 of 2024 - would authorize an agreement related to the "Food justice initiatives" allocation
- Resolution 852 of 2024 - amended the list of authorized Pittsburgh Parking Authority projects
- Resolution 869 of 2024 - authorized an agreement related to the “Funding for the arts” allocation
- Resolution 870 of 2024 - authorized an agreement related to the “Funding for the arts” allocation
- Resolution 871 of 2024 - authorized an agreement related to the “Funding for the arts” allocation
- Resolution 917 of 2024 - authorized agreements related to the “Food justice initiatives” allocation 2025
- Resolution 439 of 2025 - amended a "Food justice initiatives" agreement authorization
Submitted reports are available on OMB's American Rescue Plan Reporting web page.
Res. 214 of 2026
Resolution amending Resolution 933 of 2024, which reappropriated federal American Rescue Plan funding, by updating the approved projects as outlined in Exhibit A, version 10. Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows: Resolution 933 of 2024, entitled "Resolution amending Resolution 523 of 2024, which reappropriated federal American Rescue Plan funding, by updating the approved projects as outlined in Exhibit A, version 9.," is hereby amended as follows: Section 1. The amended City of Pittsburgh American Rescue Plan (“Plan”), as presented by the Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force in Exhibit A, version 9, is hereby approved and appropriated as described in subsequent sections. Section 2. At the beginning of fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024, the Office of Management and Budget shall recalculate the amount of dollars approved as “Lost Revenue” funds using the prescribed federal formula. The Mayor and City Council shall amend the Plan as needed in response to these adjustments. Section 3. Following the calculation as described in Section 2, funds appropriated for City of Pittsburgh operating expenses shall be transferred from the American Rescue Plan Trust Fund to the General Fund in each respective year of the Plan. These funds shall be posted as revenue to JDE object account 102200.48115. Section 4. Funds appropriated for City of Pittsburgh capital projects shall be transferred from the American Rescue Plan Trust Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund in each respective year of the Plan. The Mayor and City Council shall approve separate resolutions to authorize said projects. Section 5. Eligible transfers to City authorities and partners shall be authorized in separate Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreements or Professional Service Agreements. Said Agreements shall include provisions indicating that the City shall be reimbursed if any expenses are deemed ineligible by the federal government. Section 6. Certain expenditures may be paid directly from the American Rescue Plan Trust Fund. Any such expenditure shall be approved in a separate resolution by the Mayor and City Council. Section 7. All appropriated funds shall be obligated by December 31, 2024 and spent by December 31, 2026. Section 8. All expenses shall comply with United States federal law, rules, and guidelines. The Mayor and City Council shall amend the Plan if it is determined that a project does not qualify as an approved use of federal funds.
Bill 2026-0278
Shows how funds are distributed across programs or uses.
| Exhibit A, version 10 | ARPA Allocation | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335,070,222 | ||||||
| 2021 - received | 2022 - received | |||||
| Expected Cash Flow | 167,535,111 | 167,535,111 | ||||
| Funding | ARPA Expenses | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Four Year Total |
| City - Operating | Eliminate the anticipated workforce reduction | 25,626,772 | 27,292,000 | 29,065,454 | 30,954,165 | 112,938,391 |
| City - Operating | 3% wage increases for non-union positions | 1,116,032 | 1,227,136 | 1,262,660 | 1,299,211 | 4,905,039 |
| City - Operating | Restore some vacant positions (9/1 start for 2021 only) | 1,930,874 | 5,653,261 | 5,843,655 | 6,041,051 | 19,468,841 |
| City - Operating | Restoration of non-personnel lines | 297,525 | 385,000 | 365,040 | 339,975 | 1,387,540 |
| City - Operating | Restoration of ELA non-personnel line | — | 1,375,000 | 1,375,000 | 1,375,000 | 4,125,000 |
| City - Operating | Restoration of additional Public Works non-personnel lines | 1,354,477 | 2,361,103 | 2,361,103 | 2,361,103 | 8,437,786 |
| City - Operating | New positions/mid-year swaps (9/1 start for 2021 only) | 142,819 | 455,504 | 471,603 | 488,318 | 1,558,244 |
| City - Operating | New non-personnel lines | (231,333) | 126,575 | 420,258 | 204,000 | 519,500 |
| City - Operating | New non-personnel lines for I&P needs | 926,900 | 672,400 | 672,400 | 672,400 | 2,944,100 |
| City - Operating | New non-personnel lines for Public Works needs | 584,090 | 1,498,308 | 748,308 | 748,308 | 3,579,014 |
| City - Operating | Community Public Safety facilities | 500,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 | 2,000,000 |
| City - Operating | OCHS-AHN Project | — | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | — | 10,000,000 |
| City - Operating | Land maintenance for City and 3TB-owned properties | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 | 6,000,000 |
| City - Operating | General Fund payroll support | — | — | — | 597,211 | 597,211 |
Shows projected revenue by source.
| City - Special Revenue Bridge asset management program | — | 2,500,100 | — | — | 2,500,100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City - Special Revenue Lead paint project | 92,373 | — | — | — | 92,373 |
| City - Special Revenue Funding for the arts | — | 2,051,733 | — | — | 2,051,733 |
Budget data table.
| City - Capital | Green fleet improvements | 7,825,834 | 6,713,079 | 907,063 | — | 15,445,976 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City - Capital | Cowley Rec Center Facility Upgrades | 200,000 | 183,120 | — | — | 383,120 |
| City - Capital | McKinley Rec Center Facility Upgrades | — | 200,000 | — | 366,880 | 566,880 |
| City - Capital | Phillips Rec Center Facility Upgrades | — | 170,000 | 1,106,444 | — | 1,276,444 |
| City - Capital | Hazelwood Senior Center Facility Upgrades | — | 50,000 | 291,389 | — | 341,389 |
| City - Capital | West Penn Rec Center Facility Upgrades | — | — | 200,000 | 821,678 | 1,021,678 |
| City - Capital | Marshall Mansion Facility Upgrades | — | 1,100,000 | 750,000 | — | 1,850,000 |
| City - Capital | Fowler Rec Center Facility Upgrades | — | — | — | 7,120 | 7,120 |
| City - Capital | Paulson Rec Center Tech Upgrades | 25,177 | — | — | — | 25,177 |
| City - Capital | Public Works Fourth Division construction | 3,532,494 | 1,638,030 | — | — | 5,170,524 |
| City - Capital | Streetlights - 8,000 new lights | — | 2,500,000 | — | — | 2,500,000 |
| City - Capital | Davis Avenue pedestrian bridge | 928,290 | — | 3,750,000 | — | 4,678,290 |
Projects budget figures across multiple future years.
| Funding | ARPA Expenses | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Four Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City - Capital | North Avenue streetscape, safety, and signal improvements | 1,000,000 | 1,500,000 | — | — | 2,500,000 |
| City - Capital | Irvine Street improvements | — | 999,326 | — | — | 999,326 |
| City - Capital | Frazier Street steps | 264,685 | — | — | — | 264,685 |
| City - Capital | Step projects | 700,000 | 400,000 | — | — | 1,100,000 |
| City - Capital | Downing Street Steps | 173,205 | — | — | — | 173,205 |
| City - Capital | Paving | 110,359 | 132,494 | 4,854,868 | 3,558,675 | 8,656,396 |
| City - Capital | Slope failure remediation | — | 2,584,397 | 1,750,000 | — | 4,334,397 |
| City - Capital | Demolition of structures | 2,000,000 | — | 5,052,627 | — | 7,052,627 |
| City - Capital | Interoperable communications and radio system | 651,876 | — | — | — | 651,876 |
Budget data table.
| URA | Casa San José support | 100,000 | — | — | — | 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| URA | Penn Circle 2-way conversion | 2,800,000 | — | — | — | 2,800,000 |
| URA | Broadway Avenue development | 2,000,000 | — | — | — | 2,000,000 |
| URA | Avenues of Hope - Centre Avenue | 1,000,000 | — | — | — | 1,000,000 |
| URA | Avenues of Hope - Chartiers Avenue | 1,000,000 | — | — | — | 1,000,000 |
| URA | Avenues of Hope - Homewood Avenue | 1,000,000 | — | — | — | 1,000,000 |
| URA | Avenues of Hope - Second Avenue | 1,000,000 | — | — | — | 1,000,000 |
| URA | Avenues of Hope - Larimer Avenue | 1,000,000 | — | — | — | 1,000,000 |
| URA | Avenues of Hope - Perrsyville Avenue | 1,000,000 | — | — | — | 1,000,000 |
| URA | Avenues of Hope - Warrington Avenue | 1,000,000 | — | — | — | 1,000,000 |
| URA | Homewood development | 2,000,000 | — | — | — | 2,000,000 |
| URA | Jasmine Nyree campus support | 1,000,000 | — | — | — | 1,000,000 |
| URA | Housing - for sale home ownership | 10,500,000 | 5,125,000 | — | — | 15,625,000 |
| URA | Housing - development of affordable units through PHDC | — | 4,000,000 | — | — | 4,000,000 |
| URA | Housing - community land trust | 5,000,000 | — | — | — | 5,000,000 |
| URA | Housing - preservation | — | 8,900,000 | — | — | 8,900,000 |
| URA | Housing - office space conversion | — | 2,100,000 | — | — | 2,100,000 |
| URA | Targeted parcel maintenance | — | 478,811 | — | — | 478,811 |
| URA | Permanent street seating | 999,900 | — | — | — | 999,900 |
| URA | Pittsburgh Land Bank support | 3,000,000 | 500,000 | — | — | 3,500,000 |
| URA | Property stabilization | — | 2,500,000 | 1,000,000 | — | 3,500,000 |
| URA | New Granada Theater support | — | — | 2,000,000 | — | 2,000,000 |
| Swisshelm Park slag heap remediation and related | ||||||
| URA | improvements | — | — | 999,209 | — | 999,209 |
| URA | Pittsburgh Technology Center garage support | — | — | 6,132,561 | — | 6,132,561 |
Left to Plan
Projects budget figures across multiple future years.
| Funding | ARPA Expenses | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Four Year Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPA | Mellon Square storefront support | — | — | 1,536,398 | — | 1,536,398 | |
| PPA | Kirkwood Ave. grant match | 23,383 | — | — | — | 23,383 | |
| PPA | EV charger support | 56,617 | — | — | — | 56,617 | |
| PGH2O | Lead line replacement | 10,000,000 | 7,000,000 | — | — | 17,000,000 | |
| Allegheny County | Lead safety initiatives | 225,000 | 375,000 | — | — | 600,000 | |
| ARP Trust Fund | Hays Woods park acquisition (from URA) | 2,000,000 | — | — | — | 2,000,000 | |
| ARP Trust Fund | Medical Debt Relief | — | — | 234,204 | — | 234,204 | |
| ARP Trust Fund | Compost and Recycling Roadmap to Zero Waste | — | — | — | 80,156 | 80,156 | |
| ARP Trust Fund | Food justice initiatives | — | — | 3,000,000 | — | 3,000,000 | |
| ARP Trust Fund | Mobile restroom project | 200,000 | — | — | — | 200,000 | |
| ARP Trust Fund | Maher Duessel contract | 100,000 | — | — | — | 100,000 | |
| Annual Total | 98,257,349 | 101,747,377 | 83,150,244 | 51,915,251 | 335,070,221 | ||
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