City of Fall River Announces Second Round of ARPA Allocations

 

(FALL RIVER, MA- January 5th, 2022)- Mayor Paul Coogan and the ARPA Advisory
Panel are pleased to announce the second round of allocations from the City of Fall River’s
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. A vote of the advisory panel on December 16th
,
2021 approved funding for these proposals. Allocations range from small business recovery, to
public safety investments and major planning projects.

? Small Business Grant Assistance Program - Jobs for Fall River, Inc.
o Allocation: $3,260,000
o Purpose: The Small Business Grant Assistance Program will provide
businesses that are negatively impacted by the pandemic with grant
assistance. Businesses currently operating with 5 employees or less
would receive $2,500 and businesses with 6 to 10 employees would
receive $5,000. Additional information about the program and
application process will be released at a later date.

 

 

? Med Cat Ambulance Purchase – Fall River Emergency Medical Services
o Allocation: $298,900
o Purpose: This vehicle will enable Fall River Police and EMS departments to work
together during situations of high risk and extreme weather situations

? Computers & Printers for FRPD Cruisers – Fall River IT Department
o Allocation: $220,000
o Purpose: The purchase and installation of 53 new cruiser computers and
6 new cruiser printers to aid in the prevention of crime throughout the
City.

? Crime Prevention Training and Equipment – Fall River Police Department
o Allocation: $562,000
o Purpose: Purchase of new equipment including a modernization of the
current radio system, acquisition of 20 active shooter kits and 5 new
police cruisers. Trainings will include Evidence Management and Audit
Training, De-Escalation Training, Interview and Interrogation School,
Implicit Bias Training and Police Reform Training.

 

 

? Phase Four of the Quequechan Rail Trail Project – Fall River Planning
Department
o Allocation: $4,000,000
o Purpose: Phase Four of the Alfred J. Lima Quequechan Rail Trail Project
will carry out plans developed in 2015 to expand the trail. This project
will link Britland Park to Travassos Park and the rest of the trail
system. It will also connect recently developed renovated mills to the
trail system and the edge of the downtown core, providing a significant
amenity for residents and a boost to local development. The expansion
will align with the goals of the new Flint Neighborhood Urban Renewal
process.

? Jerry Lawton Plaza Rehabilitation Project – Fall River Planning Department
o Allocation: $300,000
o Purpose: Renovation of the Jerry Lawton Plaza, a deteriorated public
open space at the southwest corner of South Main Street and Anawan
Street. In addition to necessary improvements to the plaza’s lighting,
landscaping and surface (bringing it into ADA compliance), the project
will include the creation of water/electrical access in support of a “flex
space” for pop-up retail, arts events and outdoor dining.