HR Remodel

Program Description

The City of Great Falls proposes using ARPA funds to remodel the Human Resource offices.  This proposal was identified in the lead up to the "Big Shuffle", the City's proposed plan for remodeling, renovating, and relocating certain Civic Center offices.  At this time, there are HR staff members in multiple offices throughout the Civic Center.  

Why this matters

The current layout of the Human Resource office is in need of repair.  This proposal would consolidate the staff into one office area.  Also, this plan would allow for new space to accommodate HR's growth.  HR has increased in size by almost 33% in recent years.  Under the proposal, the entire HR team would be seated together for the first time.  This will increase efficiency and improve the experience of citizens and employees visiting the office.

How is this eligible?

The United States Department of the Treasury allows local governments that lost revenue (i.e. lost taxes, utility payments, etc.) during the COVID-19 pandemic to use ARPA funds, up to the amount of revenue lost, for government services.  This category is extremely discretionary and allows for funds to be used for any service traditionally provided by a government.  Treasury’s Final Rule allowed local governments to claim a standard allowance of $10 million in lost revenue.  The City of Great Falls (which did not experience financial losses during the pandemic) took this standard allowance and may spend up to $10 million of its total allocation to pay for its traditional government services.