Last week at the DeWitt County Board meeting, the Board discussed the remaining dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act - or ARPA.
The funds have been hugely beneficial to DeWitt County with projects inside the courthouse and the jail, sheriff's office, and 9-1-1 center and helping non-profits in Clinton and DeWitt County. Those dollars are set to expire at the end of the year and Board Chair Dan Matthews says the County needs to start planning for what budgets will look like without that money.
There's roughly $200,000 left from the ARPA funds the County received. Matthews is supportive of the Board taking a look at what is left and finding a path that is best for using those dollars.
As budget time approaches for the County Board, Matthews anticipates the County being in good shape once again this year. He credits County Administrator DeeDee Rentmeister and Finance Chair Melonie Tilley for their hard work on the budget. He also gives credit to County Department heads for their dedication to keeping spending down and maintaining responsible budgets.
