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COUNCIL MEMBERS: h J SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
INGRID HOLMES — CITY SECRETARY
CAL J.JONES o r t r t h u r
THOMAS J.KINLAW III VAL TREND
KENNETH MARKS Texas CITY ATTORNEY
DONALD FRANK,SR
CHARLOTTE MOSES
Notice of Public Hearing
Of The
City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur
Pursuant to
The American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Arthur will hold a Public Hearing on
Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. via Telephonic & Videoconference for the purpose of obtaining
public input regarding the City of Port Arthur's acceptance of federal funds earmarked from the American
Rescue Plan Act. The total estimated award is $26,630,000.
The United States Treasury Department requires that a public hearing be held for the receipt of federal funds
pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act. This hearing shall be held for the purpose of providing an
opportunity for the public to offer comment on the acceptance of the funds.
The City of Port Arthur urges residents and interested parties to review the allowable uses for ARPA funds.
The City seeks to receive public input to consider uses for the funds, which includes the proposed list of
projects:
Recovered Rev Loss-Govt Services $1,000,000
Water and Sewer Infrastructure Improvements $18,000,000
Landfill Dirt Project $2,000,000
Broadband Wifi for Parks $1,000,000
Health Department Vaccination Center $2,000,000
Westside Drainage Improvement (17th & 19th) $2,000,000
Grant Management/Admin Costs $630,000
Total ARPA Improvements S 26,630,000
The governing body is inviting you to attend the public hearing and share your input on the listed ARPA
priorities.
Public Hearing Date: January 18,2022
6:00 p.m.
City of Port Arthur
City Secretary's Office
444 4th Street
Port Arthur, Texas 77640
(409) 983-8117
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
PUBLICATION DATE: Saturday, January 15, 2022