Putnam County is putting together a list of projects to consider funding with the $19.1 million expected from the American Rescue Plan Act, including requests from outside agencies, the women’s resource center, substance abuse and addiction services, seniors, and veterans. 

Infrastructure from roads and bridges to sewers will also be considered. Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell says shovel ready projects are included.  The Putnam County Golf Course renovation, estimated at $400,000, was moved up due to water damage and asbestos abatement. 

Putnam County was notified of its ARPA allocation late last year and held preliminary internal discussions.  The U.S. Treasury’s final rule was released in January and county department heads had until last week to submit project ideas. Municipal governments were given a February 28th deadline. The final rule goes into effect April 1.