Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

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)
g. Tourism, travel, and hospitality industries 

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) h. Broadband

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) i. Roads

Although conditions in individual jurisdictions will vary, in your opinion, what priority should ultimately be given to cuts to pensions of the jurisdiction's current retirees in the course of bankruptcy?

Certain local jurisdictions were eligible to receive statutory revenue sharing in Fiscal Year 2010. According to the new EVIP legislation, only some of those jurisdictions which were eligible in FY2010 are now eligible to receive revenue sharing through EVIP. Do you know if your jurisdiction is eligible to receive Economic Vitality Incentive Program revenue sharing funds?

In order to receive the EVIP revenue sharing funds related to accountability and transparency, eligible jurisdictions must certify they have produced a performance dashboard and a citizen's guide to local government finances by October 1, 2011. Did your jurisdiction certify that it had produced a performance dashboard and citizen's guide as of October 1, 2011?

(Among jurisdictions that report being eligible for EVIP revenue sharing)

In order to receive the EVIP revenue sharing funds related to collaboration/consolidation/service sharing, eligible jurisdictions must certify they have a plan in place with one or more proposals to either launch new efforts or to increase existing levels of cooperation, collaboration, and consolidation, either within the jurisdiction or with other jurisdictions by January 1, 2012. Do you expect your jurisdiction will certify in this category by January 1, 2012?

(Among jurisdictions that report being eligible for EVIP revenue sharing)

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding funding for economic development programs?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding reliance on general fund balance?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding the amount of services provided?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding public safety spending?

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

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding infrastructure spending?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding human services spending?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding general government operations spending?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding charges for fees, licenses, 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) 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?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding amount of debt?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding the jurisdiction's number of employees?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding the amount of employee pay rates?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding employees' share of premiums, deductibles, and/or co-pays on health insurance?

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

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

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in the infrastructure needs for your jurisdiction?

What overall impact, if any, do you think Detroit's bankruptcy filing has had or will have on Michigan local governments' cost of borrowing through issuing debt in the near term?