In addition to those upgrades, there were two ARPA uses township officials said were priorities : Spending about $1.4 million on the local road program and $900,000 on information technology improvements.

Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure.īoth Meridian Township Manager Frank Walsh and Director of Project Management & Operations Melissa Massie sent memos to board members listing potential ARPA uses, including: An enhanced township video surveillance security system for $300,000, windscreens at Marketplace on the Green for $175,000, $600,000 for pathways and right-of-ways, and the fire department improvements like power cots, which have a battery-powered hydraulic system.Provide premium pay for essential workers.Respond to far-reaching public health and negative economic impacts of the pandemic.31, 2026.įunds are restricted by federal rules and must be used to: Meridian Township has received about $2.2 million of the $4.5 million and expects to receive the rest in October.

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