Thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) passed by Congress earlier this year, the City of Springfield has received $40 million in federal money. To ensure that the money is spent in ways that best meet the needs of Springfield, the City Council is asking for citizen input as it reviews and prioritizes various projects that qualify for funding under the ARPA guidelines.
To assist in this effort, Springfield households have been randomly selected to participate in a citywide survey. Any one adult (age 18 and over) in households receiving the survey, may participate. Completed questionnaires will go directly to Opinion Research Specialists, a local independent research company, who will collect and analyze the results. The information provided is completely anonymous and will not reveal your identity.
The survey was created after the Director of Public Information & Civic Engagement Cora Scott presented City Council with an overview of the results of several public engagement sessions over the past two years. Information included results from Forward SGF, the City’s comprehensive planning process, citizen satisfaction surveys, capital improvement and transportation sales tax surveys and more.
ARPA funding to local governments is restricted to the following general categories:
A. Community Health and Wellness
B. Public Facility Preservation/Enhancement
C. Economic Recovery and Growth
D. Quality of Life
E. Homeless and Housing Services
F. Stabilizing/Revitalizing Neighborhoods
G. Public Safety and Crime Prevention
H. Premium Pay for Essential Workers
To follow the discussions and participate in future opportunities for engagement, visit Springfieldmo.gov/arpa.