The $40,000,000 that staff has identified to support infrastructure, technology and capital needs provides an excellent opportunity to position the city as a leader in accelerating transportation electrification (TE). It will also allow the city to increase participation in broader community programs and partnerships designed to leverage financial resources in support of TE initiatives, such as those by SRP. SRP encourages Council to designate part of the ARPA funds to support TE efforts.
Phoenix chose to give the Phx PD Covid Relief funds in 2020 instead of providing residents more pandemic support. The recently passed police MOU opens the door for council to give relief funds to the police later this year. It is unacceptable to misuse future emergency relief money by giving it to the police when we could use those funds to ensure the basic needs of the community are met. ARPA money must go directly to the people of this community and not to Phoenix PD.
It is important to value capital/infrastructure investments both inside the City and through partners in our community, especially as these are well suited for the one-time funding opportunities. These investments are important as they will help the City and our community derive benefits from these federal funds for decades to come as capital investment is utilized again.
I support the plan for distribution of the funds, and I'm relieved that the arts sector is included. Like the music industry/event venues the arts and art venues that downtown Phoenix loves to talk about as a financial draw have been decimated. I know there is also a discussion about Phx removing the mask mandate for businesses, I don't think now is the time, we are so close to recovery and getting the numbers down, if we can just hang on to the mandate a little longer we have a better chance.
I support the City Manager's proposed plan for Phoenix' American Rescue Plan Act funds. In particular, I applaud the inclusion of the arts as a highly-impacted sector. The arts --non-profit organizations, for-profit small businesses and entreprenuerial, independent artists are major contributors to the vitality of our hospitality and tourism sector and local retail businesses.The arts, are key to the revitalization of our downtown area and the recovery of businesses there, in particular.
I support the proposed use of ARP funds. The Pandemic created many deficits across our nation. A plan to close the gaps and support needs identified during this crises helps our most vulnerable citizens, communities and services.
I am writing in support of the funding for the Phoenix Resilient Food System. The COVID pandemic showed how important local food producers from farmers to chefs are to the community. I am thrilled to see attention to preserving farmland, one of the larger challenges that will affect the ability for the city to feed its citizens. Beyond this. farms provide economic value, open space that can help minimize the urban heat island effect and destinations for education and connection to nature.
As a resident of Phoenix I support the City Manager's proposed use of ARPA funds. Specifically, using the funds for capital purchases throughout the City that will improve the City's ability to provide services to the community. The City of Phoenix has deferred needed capital purchases for years through the recession which negatively impacts the City's ability to provide services to the residents. The funds should be invested in the community by building new fire and CAP stations.
I feel strongly that the businesses most effected by the covid response should get help reopening. They were doing fine before the decisions made by the government. They should not lose everything, when the the money we are discussing was sent for them in the first place.
I also believe paying off current debt, would help free up future money.
Fixing our roads are overdue there are potholes that have just grown, that need to be addressed. As well as overall condition of our streets.
I encourage Council to consider the utilization of ARP funds to provide catalytic investment in climate change solutions that will have a concurrent economic and employment impact. Items may include energy efficiency for city and resident abodes, renewable energy/storage, zero-emissions transportation with associated infrastructure, sustainable design/infrastructure, zero-waste &Resource Innovation Campus, resilient food systems, distributed/microgrids, urban heat island&trees and shade.
Please consider further funding for the arts as part of ARPA. The performing arts have been severely impacted by venue closures and capacity restrictions. Even as these lift, it will take a significant period of time for arts organizations to fully recover. They continue to see increased expenses for technology and operational costs, while at the same time are earning reduced revenues. The arts have a large economic impact and enhance the quality of life in our community. Help the music play on!
The Phoenix Fire Department has the resources, expertise, leadership and dedication to properly implement this plan and should be the responsible entity in our city
The $40,000,000 that staff has identified to support infrastructure, technology and capital needs provides an excellent opportunity to position the city as a leader in accelerating transportation electrification (TE). It will also allow the city to increase participation in broader community programs and partnerships designed to leverage financial resources in support of TE initiatives, such as those by SRP. SRP encourages Council to designate part of the ARPA funds to support TE efforts.
Phoenix chose to give the Phx PD Covid Relief funds in 2020 instead of providing residents more pandemic support. The recently passed police MOU opens the door for council to give relief funds to the police later this year. It is unacceptable to misuse future emergency relief money by giving it to the police when we could use those funds to ensure the basic needs of the community are met. ARPA money must go directly to the people of this community and not to Phoenix PD.
It is important to value capital/infrastructure investments both inside the City and through partners in our community, especially as these are well suited for the one-time funding opportunities. These investments are important as they will help the City and our community derive benefits from these federal funds for decades to come as capital investment is utilized again.
I support the plan for distribution of the funds, and I'm relieved that the arts sector is included. Like the music industry/event venues the arts and art venues that downtown Phoenix loves to talk about as a financial draw have been decimated. I know there is also a discussion about Phx removing the mask mandate for businesses, I don't think now is the time, we are so close to recovery and getting the numbers down, if we can just hang on to the mandate a little longer we have a better chance.
I support the City Manager's proposed plan for Phoenix' American Rescue Plan Act funds. In particular, I applaud the inclusion of the arts as a highly-impacted sector. The arts --non-profit organizations, for-profit small businesses and entreprenuerial, independent artists are major contributors to the vitality of our hospitality and tourism sector and local retail businesses.The arts, are key to the revitalization of our downtown area and the recovery of businesses there, in particular.
I support the proposed use of ARP funds. The Pandemic created many deficits across our nation. A plan to close the gaps and support needs identified during this crises helps our most vulnerable citizens, communities and services.
I am writing in support of the funding for the Phoenix Resilient Food System. The COVID pandemic showed how important local food producers from farmers to chefs are to the community. I am thrilled to see attention to preserving farmland, one of the larger challenges that will affect the ability for the city to feed its citizens. Beyond this. farms provide economic value, open space that can help minimize the urban heat island effect and destinations for education and connection to nature.
As a resident of Phoenix I support the City Manager's proposed use of ARPA funds. Specifically, using the funds for capital purchases throughout the City that will improve the City's ability to provide services to the community. The City of Phoenix has deferred needed capital purchases for years through the recession which negatively impacts the City's ability to provide services to the residents. The funds should be invested in the community by building new fire and CAP stations.
I feel strongly that the businesses most effected by the covid response should get help reopening. They were doing fine before the decisions made by the government. They should not lose everything, when the the money we are discussing was sent for them in the first place.
I also believe paying off current debt, would help free up future money.
Fixing our roads are overdue there are potholes that have just grown, that need to be addressed. As well as overall condition of our streets.
I encourage Council to consider the utilization of ARP funds to provide catalytic investment in climate change solutions that will have a concurrent economic and employment impact. Items may include energy efficiency for city and resident abodes, renewable energy/storage, zero-emissions transportation with associated infrastructure, sustainable design/infrastructure, zero-waste &Resource Innovation Campus, resilient food systems, distributed/microgrids, urban heat island&trees and shade.
Please consider further funding for the arts as part of ARPA. The performing arts have been severely impacted by venue closures and capacity restrictions. Even as these lift, it will take a significant period of time for arts organizations to fully recover. They continue to see increased expenses for technology and operational costs, while at the same time are earning reduced revenues. The arts have a large economic impact and enhance the quality of life in our community. Help the music play on!
The Phoenix Fire Department has the resources, expertise, leadership and dedication to properly implement this plan and should be the responsible entity in our city