August 13th, 2021 by WCBC Radio
Although they have until 2024 to spend it- the Allegany County Commissioners have begun preliminary discussions on how to best utilize it portion of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Act funds. Passed by Congress, the federal aid package is intended to combat the public health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the total, an estimated $362 billion will go to state and local governments across the country. Allegany County will receive a total of $13.6 million- being issued in two equal portion over two years. Reviewing five pages of requests and potential projects- the county officials and staff will now get to work on developing a priority list. County Administrator and Finance Director Jason Bennett…
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