City of Orange Beach Recovery, Orange Beach, Alabama, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Stimulus explanation...

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, known to many as the stimulus bill, became law in February. The goals of the Act are to improve our nation's aging infrastructure while creating and maintaining jobs during this national recession.

The funding programs identified in the stimulus bill give the City of Orange Beach an opportunity to take positive steps forward in both infrastructure improvement and job creation.

Information for each program identified in the stimulus bill is being released by the appropriate federal agency on a daily basis. As we receive this information, we will analyze it and identify any potential City projects that are eligible to use the stimulus funding.

You can find detailed information about each City project that is part of our stimulus package on this Web site as part of an extensive effort to be transparent and accountable.

City of Orange Beach information related to the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009

This section is designed to make it easy for our citizens, businesses and others to track the progress of the Recovery Act of 2009 as it relates to the City of Orange Beach.

Here we will share data and information regarding the specific projects planned for Orange Beach.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), passed in February 2009, is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs and put a down payment on addressing challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century.

The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression. It includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.

Recovery Act Overview...

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was signed into law by President Barack Obama on February 17th, 2009. The purpose of the ARRA is described below:

To preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery
To assist those most impacted by the recession
To increase economic efficiency by spurring technological advances in science and health
To invest in transportation, environmental protection, and infrastructure
To stabilize State and local government budgets, in order to minimize and avoid reductions in essential services

Accountability and transparency

The federal government is committed to investing Recovery Act dollars with an
unprecedented level of transparency and accountability so Americans know where their tax dollars are going and how they are being spent. Federal guidance