Commissioners discuss COVID relief funding

During Tuesday's Hays County Commissioners Court meeting, the court had a discussion surrounding a resolution related to the county's use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

According to Commissioner Walt Smith, the treasury has since come out with additional direction regarding lost revenue.

“Municipalities and counties of our size with the allocation that we had could use $10 million dedication towards lost revenue,” Smith said. “If we were to take a $10 million-loss revenue allocation or claim that $10 million-loss revenue allocation, we wouldn't be able in the future to claim additional lost revenue.”