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In a February 2023 survey, MML asked members if they had spent their ARPA funds and if so, how it was spent. Below are the results as reported from 163 Missouri municipalities.

Note: Due to some municipalities using funds in multiple categories, these percentages equal more than 100% and the total cities equal more than 163.

50% of municipalities indicated that they were able to leverage their ARPA funds to receive additional funds from another state or federal agency.

Annual online reporting for the ARPA funds is required by the U.S. Treasury.

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67% of respondents felt the reporting requirements were reasonable

50% of respondents noted that when obtaining bids or completing a project, prices were higher than the initial bid, ranging from 1% to 40%.

ARPA funds must be obligated by December 2024 and spent by December 2026.

Conclusion

The Missouri Municipal League would like to thank all those who participated in this survey. The League counts on input from our members not only with the ARPA survey, but with other information including the annual wage and salary survey, the fringe benefits survey and conference feedback.

The wage and salary survey gathers information on salaries for more than 55 different positions, both elected and appointed. This information can be sorted by county, population, annual budget and more.

Staff appreciate the willingness of members to provide valuable information regarding their municipality and staff. The League continuously works to improve services, and could not be successful without the support of members.

Ramona Huckstep is a policy and membership associate with the Missouri Municpal League.

The Missouri Municipal League has many resources to assist with the ARPA process. Please check the League’s website at mocities.com. Under Resources/One Stop is a page dedicated to the ARPA process, with recorded webinars, documents and the latest information on the ARPA reporting process. You will also find the latest ARPA updates in the MML Voice e-newsletter. Questions? Call MML at (573) 635-9134 or email info@mocities.com.

ARPA funds must be obligated by December 2024 and spent by December 2026.

Missouri’s municipalities and utilities are reevaluating capital improvement plans to advance critical infrastructure projects. Combining today’s financial backing with design‑build delivery makes now an opportune time to pursue your projects. To learn how to capitalize on the opportunities, listen to our webinar at burnsmcd.com/MML112022.

by Todd Smith