Commissioners review new ARPA fund requests

FARMINGTON – The Franklin County Commissioners reviewed ten new applications for the county American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in their quarterly review. During the commissioners meeting on Tuesday, ARPA Grant Coordinator Sue Pratt introduced each of the new applicants and two previous applicants. Franklin County received $5.86 million in ARPA funds from the federal government and the commissioners have already allocated approximately half of the sum. LEAP, Inc. brought forward their request for $240,000 towards staff retention. This request is intended to pay two bonuses of $1,000 each to all of the LEAP direct support employees who work directlyRead More