The responsibility for spending the $4.67 million Mukilteo will receive from the federal government's American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 rests with the Mukilteo City Council.

During the Monday, May 10, work session, Mayor Jennifer Gregerson and City Administrator Steve Powers briefed councilmembers on the general parameters for spending the money spelled out by the Department of the Treasury.

ARP is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill that provides $350 billion for states, municipalities, counties, tribes, and territories. About $130 billion is earmarked for local governments split e...