Council extends contract for ARPA‑funded non‑congregate shelter program, allocates $3.6M

Sep 22, 2026

Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Home Investment Partnership contract for ARPA funding used for non‑congregate shelters with Serv Lubbock and partners. Staff said the one‑time HUD/ARPA grant totals about $3.6 million, extends the contract through 2030 spending deadlines, and supports rehabs and up to 10 properties to provide temporary and transitional housing.

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Karen Murphy, community development director, briefed council on an amendment to an existing Home Investment Partnership agreement (under ARPA) with Serv Lubbock and partner agencies including Family Promise. Murphy said the program uses a one‑time HUD/ARPA award received in 2021; the amendment extends the agreement to allow completion of rehabilitations and new construction projects and reiterated that the total grant amount is about $3,600,000.

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