An overview of the American Rescue Plan Act was provided to the town council.

At their October 18, 2021 meeting, Town Council approved the Small Business and Nonprofit Grant Program and authorized the use of $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Funds.

At the February 7, 2022 Town Council meeting, a presentation of the American Rescue Funds (ARF) branding initiative was introduced.

At this meeting the Town Council approved the following framework for the allocation of funds:

– Competitive & Sustainable Economy,
– Safe, Strong, Diverse Neighborhoods & Families,
– Community Health & Wellness,
– $5,100,000 is estimated to be allocated towards investments in capital or infrastructure related projects.

At their May 16, 2022 meeting, the Town Council approved an appropriation of $165,000 of the town’s American Rescue Funds for the establishment of a Small Business Incubator and Support Center.

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Also at their July 5, 2022 meeting, the Town Council approved an appropriation of $50,000 of the town’s American Rescue Funds as an endorsement for Riverfront Recapture’s grant application for the extension of the multi-use path along the Connecticut River.

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*appropriation contingent on grant approval

Town council approved a Mental Health Clinician position in the Windsor Police Department.
 
A proposal for a Community & Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program was presented at the October 17th town council meeting. This program will assist community groups and neighborhoods with small-scale physical improvement projects as well as annual or one-time events sponsored by eligible organizations.
 
A proposal for Be Well Windsor was presented at the October 3rd town council meeting. Windsor’s town-wide health and wellness initiative that aims to have a positive impact on the health and quality of life for all Windsor residents.
 
Funds were approved for the Multi-family Housing Rehabilitation Program at the October 17th town council meeting. This program is designed to stabilize and preserve the quality and availability of affordable rental housing throughout Windsor.

At the February 6th town council meeting, American Rescue Funds were approved to partially fund the JFK School HVAC Project. This project includes replacement of the original gymnasium HVAC units with air conditioning units, complete air conditioning of hallways, replacement of unit wall heaters, and replacement of fresh air make-up unit in the kitchen. The new equipment will be connected to existing Building Energy Management System to control and conserve energy usage.

At the April 3 regular Town Council meeting, a motion approving $45,000 in American Rescue Funds was passed for design services and environmental studies related to the Shad Run Terrace Improvement project. The proposed improvements and upgrades at Shad Run Terrace involve building envelope work including energy efficient windows and doors; shingle roof, gutters, downspouts, siding, as well as replacement of mini-split heating/air conditioning systems with more efficient units. Improvements for accessibility will be determined as the project scope is further developed. The new energy efficient windows, doors and mini-split systems will help the residents save on their energy bills.

At the same meeting, a motion was also approved authorizing $25,000 in American Rescue Funds for design services related to the Fitch Court roof replacement project.

At the May 1 regular Town Council meeting, a motion was passed appropriating an additional $35,000 for the Shad Run Terrace Improvement Project.

At the August 7 Regular Town Council Meeting a motion was approved allocating $100,000 in American Rescue Funds to provide $50,000 to both Windsor Worx and The Collective Space for the business incubator and small business support.

At a Special Town meeting on December 4^th an appropriation in the amount of  $3,080,000 to fund the Welch Pool Improvement Project; and authorize the use of  $2,700,000 in American Rescue Funds and $380,000 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance” was unanimously approved.
  
The project includes complete interior renovation of the bathhouse with a 368 sq. ft. addition and roof replacement. The redesigned interior of the bathhouse will have a new entry vestibule with a staff admittance desk and completely new ADA-compliant men’s and women’s restrooms. The project includes all new plumbing fixtures, flooring, and painted wall surfaces. An existing adjacent bathroom will be transformed into a family changing room. The current water filtration equipment will be moved into the building for weather protection. The pool decking and coping will be replaced, and a new pool liner will be installed. The existing wading pool will be replaced with spray features. The perimeter fencing on the south west side of the pool area will be extended, providing approximately 400 sq. ft. of seating space.

In March, funding was approved in the amount of $1,695,000 for the Clover Street School Field Improvements Project, authorizing $1,000,000 in American Rescue Funds and $695,000 from the General Fund Unassigned Balance.