American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was signed into law
on Feb. 17, 2009, by President Barack Obama. It is intended to jumpstart
the economy as the nation tries to recover from a global economic downturn.
Money will flow from the Federal government to states, cities, non-profits
and other agencies and organizations. Funding will come through many different
processes and for a wide variety of goals and priorities.
Because the effects of the downturn are being felt locally here in North
Richland Hills, the City of North Richland Hills has pursued various funding
opportunities that are available to cities to assist our local economy. These
include opportunities in areas ranging from infrastructure projects to
environmental programs. The Federal government has stressed that transparency
and public involvement are vital parts of the stimulus process, and the City
of North Richland Hills will focus on these aspects as we pursue stimulus funding.
ARRA projects awarded to North Richland Hills total $1,778,876.
The table below show a list of programs for which the City of North Richland Hills has
completed, in progress or received an award.
| Program / Federal Agency | Prime Recipient / Type of Award | Status | Description | Allocation |
|
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) |
City of North Richland Hills Allocation |
Complete | Funds were used for a drainage Project on Charles Street and a replacement ramp at the Bursey Senior Center. | $87,739 |
|
Energy Efficient and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)
Department of Energy (DoE) |
City of North Richland Hills
Allocation |
In Progress | Funds are used for a variety of energy efficiency projects within North Richland Hills. City facilities, residential homes and commercial businesses will receive energy upgrades. Traditional power sources will be converted to alternative energy. | $584,900 |
|
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Department of Justice |
City of Fort Worth
Allocation |
Awarded | Funding for Community Resource Coordinator. The Community Resource Coordinator works with police officers and others to systematically identify and help those most in need. | $83,633 |
|
On-Road Heavy-Duty Replacement and Repower Program
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)
Competitive Grant |
In Progress | Used to replace one fire engine and one ambulance. The grant will cover 25% of replacement costs. | $188,750 |
|
Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER)
Department of Transportation |
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
Allocation |
In Progress | A 10-foot wide multi-use trail along the drainage corridor between the Calloway Creek Commercial Area and North Hills Hospital. | $471,354 |
|
Traffic Signal Light Adaptive System
Department of Energy (DoE) |
State Energy Conservation Office
Competitive Grant |
Awarded | Allows traffic signal lights to be synchronized by being responsive to changing vehicle demands in real-time environment. | $362,500 |
