RES 2021-35 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2021-35
DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AND CONTACT PERSON
FOR PURPOSES OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021
WHEREAS, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) appropriates $19.53
billion to States for distribution to nonentitlement units of local government (NEUs), which
are local governments typically serving a population under 50,000; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta, South Carolina (the Municipality), is an NEU
for purposes of ARPA and expects to receive funding pursuant to the ARPA appropriation;
and
WHEREAS, ARPA requires that the Municipality designate an Authorized
Representative to approve and sign documents, make certifications required by ARPA, and
otherwise act as the Municipality's designated and lawfully appointed agent for purposes of
ARPA; and
WHEREAS, ARPA further requires that the Municipality designate a Contact Person
to receive official communications and notice related to ARPA; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
Section 1. James S. Clifford, the City Administrator of the Municipality, is hereby
designated as the Municipality's Authorized Representative pursuant to ARPA. The
Authorized Representative is hereby authorized and directed to do all things
necessary (including without limitation to sign documents, make certifications, make
regular reports to council and otherwise act on behalf of the Municipality) to receive
and expend funds pursuant to an appropriation by council and ARPA rules. The
Authorized Representative's contact information is:
James S. Clifford
City Administrator
100 Georgia Avenue,North Augusta, South Carolina 29841
P.O. Box 6400, North Augusta, South Carolina 29861
(803) 441-4202
jclifford@northaugusta.net
Section 2. Cammie T. Hayes, the Chief Financial Officer of the Municipality, is
hereby designated as the Municipality's Contact Person pursuant to ARPA. The
Contact Person's contact information is:
Cammie T. Hayes
Chief Financial Officer
100 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, South Carolina 29841
P.O. Box 6400,North Augusta, South Carolina 29861
(803) 441-4202
chayes@northaugusta.net
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS 2oth DAY OF
Seotenber 12021.
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Br n . Williams, Mayor
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Sharon Lamar, City Clerk