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Recovery Funds at Work in Portland  (5/15/2009)
Homeless prevention, combined sewer overflow projects and a health center for the underinsured are just a few of the Portland programs funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. More

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Office Hours are: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Mailing Address: City Manager's Office 389 Congress Street Portland, Maine 04101

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Welcome to the City of Portland’s website devoted to The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). This website is designed to keep the residents of Portland informed on the latest developments and projects funded by the American Recovery Act within the city.

ARRA is federal legislation designed to jumpstart the economy, create or save jobs, and address challenges the nation must face for the 21st century. With much at stake, ARRA calls for unprecedented levels of transparency and accountability so that you will be able to know how, when, and where your tax dollars are being spent.

The overall goals of the ARRA are to stimulate the economy in the short term and invest in essential public services to ensure the long-term economic health of our nation. To achieve this goal, cities like Portland will receive and apply for funds to help build the city’s infrastructure, achieve energy independence and support neighborhood development.

Every taxpayer dollar spent on the nation’s economic recovery must be subject to unprecedented levels of transparency and accountability. To that end, the City of Portland is committed to the following:

• Recovery funds will be awarded and distributed in a prompt, fair, and reasonable manner;
• The uses of all recovery funds will be transparent to the public, and public benefits of these funds will be reported clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner;
• Recovery funds will be used for authorized purposes and every step is taken to prevent instances of fraud, waste, error, and abuse;
• Projects funded under the recovery legislation avoid unnecessary delays and cost overruns; and,
• Programs meet specific goals and targets, and contribute to improved performance on broad economic indicators.

This site includes information about Federal and State grant awards and applications for funds to the City of Portland including a project description, expected outcomes, and contractor or vendor information. You can also connect to other websites through our links page, provide feedback to the city or check out some of the frequently asked questions.

As you explore this site, we hope you are able to find answers to questions you have about the American Recovery Act or learn about steps the city has taken to encourage recovery in our local economy.