Under the latest round of federal coronavirus recovery funding, Cook County was awarded the package, half of which has arrived in coffers already, to be used by the end of 2024 for public health, economic growth, infrastructure, revenue loss and more. Preckwinkle’s legislation would give her budget director latitude to move any American Rescue Plan Act funds under $1 million; beyond that, the director would need approval from Preckwinkle’s chief financial officer, according to the language, which gives a deadline of Dec. 31 for the enhanced powers.
