Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Which of the following types of projects or priorities, if any, is your jurisdiction currently planning to support with American Rescue Plan Act funds? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that are not completely unfamiliar with the American Rescue Plan Act) l. Small business assistance

Which of the following types of projects or priorities, if any, is your jurisdiction currently planning to support with American Rescue Plan Act funds? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that are not completely unfamiliar with the American Rescue Plan Act) m. None, our jurisdiction did not apply for or accept ARPA funding.

Which of the following types of projects or priorities, if any, is your jurisdiction currently planning to support with American Rescue Plan Act funds? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that are not completely unfamiliar with the American Rescue Plan Act) n. Don't know

Which of the following types of projects or priorities, if any, is your jurisdiction currently planning to support with American Rescue Plan Act funds? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that are not completely unfamiliar with the American Rescue Plan Act) o. Other

Is your local government currently considering or using any of the following strategies related to planning or implementing projects with ARPA funds? (check all that apply) (among jurisdiction which are planning to support any projects using ARPA funds) a. Regional or multi-jurisdictional collaboration on a project or investment

Is your local government currently considering or using any of the following strategies related to planning or implementing projects with ARPA funds? (check all that apply) (among jurisdiction which are planning to support any projects using ARPA funds) b. Public-private partnerships

Is your local government currently considering or using any of the following strategies related to planning or implementing projects with ARPA funds? (check all that apply) (among jurisdiction which are planning to support any projects using ARPA funds) c. Additional bond financing for ongoing support after federal funds are spent

Is your local government currently considering or using any of the following strategies related to planning or implementing projects with ARPA funds? (check all that apply) (among jurisdiction which are planning to support any projects using ARPA funds) d. A district created for ongoing funding support after federal funds are spent

Is your local government currently considering or using any of the following strategies related to planning or implementing projects with ARPA funds? (check all that apply) (among jurisdiction which are planning to support any projects using ARPA funds) e. Community engagement (e.g. resident participation in formal committees, etc.)

Is your local government currently considering or using any of the following strategies related to planning or implementing projects with ARPA funds? (check all that apply) (among jurisdiction which are planning to support any projects using ARPA funds) f. None of these

Is your local government currently considering or using any of the following strategies related to planning or implementing projects with ARPA funds? (check all that apply) (among jurisdiction which are planning to support any projects using ARPA funds) g. Don't know

Is your local government currently considering or using any of the following strategies related to planning or implementing projects with ARPA funds?(check all that apply) (among jurisdiction which are planning to support any projects using ARPA funds) h. Other

Is jurisdiction resources (e.g., not enough staff, internal expertise, etc.) a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

Is jurisdiction resources (e.g., not enough staff, internal expertise, etc.) a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

Is navigating state and federal bureaucracies (e.g., identifying eligible projects, understanding filing requirements and reporting, etc.) a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

Is community engagement in determining spending priorities a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

Is Board/Council consensus on spending priorities a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

Is working with regional partners (if applicable) a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

Is availability of local matching funds for grants (if applicable) a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

Is uncertainty about future funding availability a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

Is procurement (e.g., lack of available contractors, supply chain challenges, etc.) a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

Overall, do you think this new federal funding will help improve your jurisdiction government's fiscal health?

Overall, do you think this new federal funding will help improve infrastructure in your community?

Overall, do you think this new federal funding will help improve overall quality of life in your community?

Does your jurisdiction have any paid employees other than elected officials? If so, which of the following type(s)? (check all that apply) a. None, we have no paid employees besides elected officials.