The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (ABoCC) allocated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) in June 2021 to address the impact and recovery of the COVID-19 pandemic and address opportunities needed to prepare for future such events in alignment with U.S. Treasury Rules. The $52.25 Million received by the County has been allocated:
- $5 Million Support Public Health Response
- $7 Million Address Negative Economic Impacts
- $15 Million Broadband Infrastructure
- $1.25 Million Water Infrastructure
- $15 Million Replace Public Sector Revenue Loss
- $9 Million under review
As of July 31, 2021, no funds have been expended as various departments build plans, evidence based as required, that meet the goals outlined by the Board. Each project will have a distinct Recovery Plan as they are adopted by the ABoCC. The next report is due January 31, 2022 and will be added to this page when complete.
The major challenge is the rapid spread of the Omicron variant which requires constant adjustments to the County’s response to help limit impact before recovery can really move forward.
Citizen Vaccination Project
The vaccination incentive program has been restarted through February 28th, 2022. People receiving the COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, between January 12th – February 28th will receive a $25 gift card at all participating locations. Please ask the provider to confirm they are participating in the program BEFORE receiving your vaccine.
Participating Locations
Hitchcock's Pharmacy
15560 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615
24220 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
West End Pharmacy
25340 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Fl 32669
Wise's Pharmacy
708 SW 4th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Winn-Dixie Pharmacy
20303 N, US-441, High Springs, FL 32643
300 SW 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Department of Health
224 SE 24th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
CVS Pharmacy
901 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
7430 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
6025 US-301, Hawthorne, FL 32640
4354 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
4145 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
3904 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
3404 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
2303 SW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32607
19225 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs, FL 32643
1621 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
15174 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615
1515 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
14355 W Newberry Road, Gainesville, Fl 32669