Brian Conser

This document outlines Will County's preliminary strategic approach to utilizing $134 million from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act's State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) to address the physical and economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan focuses on key priorities including supporting public health expenditures, mitigating negative economic impacts, providing government services, assisting critical infrastructure workers, and investing in essential infrastructure such as sewer, water, and broadband. A central tenet is promoting equitable outcomes for target populations, industries, and businesses affected by the pandemic, alongside robust community engagement and the development of key performance indicators to measure progress. The primary investment areas are Infrastructure, Health, Economic Development, County Revenue Replacement, and Unmet Needs.