Welcome to Fairgrove Township

Per the Michigan Treasury Department, “The Federal Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CLFRF) was established under section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The fund provides substantial funding to local governments by either federal direct payments to Metropolitan Cities and Counties or state payments to Non-Entitlement Units of Local Government (NEU's).” The US Treasury website states, “The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments with a substantial infusion of resources to meet pandemic response needs and rebuild a stronger, and more equitable economy as the country recovers.”

Michigan’s total CLFRF funding of approximately $10.914 Billion has been divided as follows:

$6.54 Billion (60%) to the State of Michigan 

$1.8 Billion (16.5%) to the 49 largest Michigan communities (Entitlement)

$1.93 Billion (17.7%) to the 83 county governments

$644 Million (5.9%) to 1,724 townships, cities, and villages (Non-Entitlement)

Fairgrove Township’s funding amount is $84,677. Currently, half the funds have been received, with the remaining half promised within 12 months. No funds have yet been spent. 

The Act places restrictions upon how these funds may be spent as well as how expenditures must be accounted for and reported. A major focus is on infrastructure improvements, such as water, sanitary sewer, cellular, and high-speed internet systems. Unfortunately, this funding is wholly inadequate to provide these systems, unless limited to a small percentage of our population. Oddly, road and street improvements are not considered infrastructure for purposes of the Act. The funds may be used for emergency services and equipment such as fire, ambulance, and law enforcement. A portion may also be used by the Township to replace lost Township revenues caused by Covid-19 and the ensuing shutdown of Michigan businesses. The mandated formula for calculating the revenue loss has also been provided by the Michigan Treasury Department for our use. 

Your Township Board is seeking citizen input regarding how to best utilize these funds to produce the greatest positive impact on our community while ensuring compliance with the Act. If you have ideas and would like to participate in this discussion, please contact one of your Township Board members. We sincerely seek your help to ensure the funds are used to their greatest potential.