PROPOSAL FOR THE CITY OF NASHUA
ARPA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Our overall philosophy when approaching ARPA investments can be summarized in the graphic below:
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1. Prioritize Good Governance 2. Leverage your ARPA Aid 3. Invest in Best Uses for Long-Term
= Convene ail stakeholders and » Use a thoughtful — strategic Recovery
build consensus planning process * Invest in urgent health and
* Follow allowable uses under » Leverage with ARPA, FEMA, and economic needs
ARPA other federal sources Priontize short-term investments
Meet all accounting and reporting
rules
Comply with all local and state
laws/ordinances
Ensure transparency throughout
Do not create future budget
deficits
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Coordinate with other state and
local programs
Collaborate with community
partners and organizations
Use existing delivery systems for
efficiency
Don't reinvent the wheel: learn
from others
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with lasting benefits
Identify and address pre-COVID
inhibitors to growth
Move quickly to simulate faster
recovery
Measure progress throughout ta
inform ongoing plan
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