Bloomfield, CT

Town of Bloomfield, CT

American Rescue Plan Act

Survey

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The Town of Bloomfield has received $6.2 million in funds from the Federal Government to help our community recover from the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) includes money for, among other things, public health, addressing the negative economic impacts of the pandemic, support for essential workers, and certain types of infrastructure.

In order to identify priority areas of investment, the Town is seeking community input. Please share your feedback by February 24, 2023

The information you provide is completely anonymous and will not reveal your identity

American Rescue Plan Act Survey

Step 1 of 5

20%

1. Are you a resident of the Town?(Required)

1a. Please provide your street

2. Please select any Town affiliations that apply(Required)

Business Owner

Non-Profit (Owner/Employee)

Student

Landlord

Employee

Parent/Guardian

Homeowner

Renter/Tenant

Other

Select all that apply

As a business owner, please consider taking the Economic Impact Survey (link below) which will assist the Town to better understand the effect of changing business conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic on your business. The Economic Impact Survey is available at: https://arpabloomfieldct.org/business

2a. If "Other," please specify

2b. As a Business Owner, what was the largest negative impact you experienced as a result of the Pandemic?

2c. As a Non-Profit (owner/employee), what was the largest negative impact you experienced as a result of the Pandemic?

2d. As a student, what was the largest negative impact you experienced as a result of the Pandemic?

2e. As a landlord, what was the largest negative impact you experienced as a result of the Pandemic?

2f. As an employee, what was the largest negative impact you experienced as a result of the Pandemic?

2g. As a parent/guardian, what was the largest negative impact you experienced as a result of the Pandemic?

2h. As a homeowner, what was the largest negative impact you experienced as a result of the Pandemic?

2i. As a renter/tenant, what was the largest negative impact you experienced as a result of the Pandemic?

* Based on U.S. Census categories

3. Sex

4. Race

5. Ethnicity

6. Age Range

7. Is there a person with a disability in your household

8. Please check THREE groups that you believe were MOST impacted as a result of the Pandemic?(Required)

Families with school-aged children

Individuals with pre-existing health condition

Small businesses

Front-line and/or essential workers

Older adults

Not-for-profit agencies

Individuals and families who lost work

Communities of Color

Other

Select up to 3 Choices

8a. If "Other," please specify

9. For each of the following ARPA funding categories, please indicate how much of a priority should the Town make that category.

9a. Business Support and/or Development

Urgent Priority	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Not a Priority

Business Support and/or Development: Micro grants to aid small businesses demonstrating negative economic impacts caused by the pandemic or investments that may foster the development of new local businesses.

9b. Street or Public Infrastructure Improvements

Urgent Priority	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Not a Priority

Street or Public Infrastructure Improvements: Investments in street/road improvements, flooding, broadband, internet or to Town facilities or other capital improvements that will assist the Town in its efforts to effectively deliver services.

9c. Park/Recreation Improvements

Urgent Priority	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Not a Priority

Park/Recreation Improvements: Investments in parks, recreation, enhancement of public spaces, community and recreation centers, and improved connectivity and integration of sidewalks and trails.

9d. Housing Services and Assistance

Urgent Priority	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Not a Priority

Housing Services and Assistance: Investments in programs and support tools for Town-wide partners serving the vulnerable populations impacted by the Pandemic. These would include homeless and affordable housing support programs and other initiatives aimed at helping vulnerable populations.

9e. Stabilizing or Revitalizing Neighborhoods

Urgent Priority	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Not a Priority

Stabilizing or Revitalizing Neighborhoods: Investments in housing rehabilitation programs, community support programs and food access.

9f. Education

Urgent Priority	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Not a Priority

Education: Investments that will foster educational improvements.

9g. Anti-Litter Campaign or Clean Up

Urgent Priority	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Not a Priority

Anti-Litter Campaign or Clean Up : Investments in trash receptacles and marketing materials to promote recycling and reduce litter.

9h. Public Safety

Urgent Priority	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Not a Priority

Public Safety: Investments in public safety programs, facilities, and equipment to support public safety and violence prevention initiatives.

9i. Public Health and Wellness

Urgent Priority	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Not a Priority

Public Health and Wellness: Investments in public health such as, preparedness, physical and mental health, substance abuse, and support for social services programming.

10. Which of the THREE categories from above should receive the MOST emphasis from the Town?

11. ARPA Priority Budget Ranking Tool

How would you allocate $1.6 million in ARPA funds? Please let the Town know by completing the below “ARPA Priority Budget Ranking Tool.” Based on your own opinion, please allocate a TOTAL of $1,600,000 across the below ARPA eligible categories. As you fill in amounts there is a line at the top of the page which will tell you the amount of ARPA funds you have remaining. If there are categories to disagree with, you may leave the line blank.

Hidden

Starting Balance

Remaining Funds to Allocate:

Business Support and/or Development

Micro grants to aid small businesses demonstrating negative economic impacts caused by the pandemic or investments that may foster the development of new local businesses.

Street or Public Infrastructure Improvements

Investments in street/road improvements, flooding, broadband, internet or to Town facilities or other capital improvements that will assist the Town in its efforts to effectively deliver services.

Park/Recreation Improvements

Investments in parks, recreation, enhancement of public spaces, community and recreation centers, and improved connectivity and integration of sidewalks and trails.

Housing Services and Assistance

Investments in programs and support tools for Town-wide partners serving the vulnerable populations impacted by the Pandemic. These would include homeless and affordable housing support programs and other initiatives aimed at helping vulnerable populations.

Stabilizing or Revitalizing Neighborhoods

Investments in housing rehabilitation programs, community support programs and food access.

Education

Investments that will foster educational improvements.

Anti-Litter Campaign or Clean Up

Investments in trash receptacles and marketing materials to promote recycling and reduce litter.

Public Safety

Investments in public safety programs, facilities, and equipment to support public safety and violence prevention initiatives.

Public Health and Wellness

Investments in public health such as, preparedness, physical and mental health, substance abuse, and support for social services programming.

12. In what additional way could the Town best allocate its ARPA funds to meet the needs of stakeholders who were impacted as result of the Pandemic?