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East Point extends minor‑home repair effort for seniors; staff seeks continuity after ARPA closeout
Summary
City staff told council the no‑cost minor home repair program for seniors and veterans (House Proud/GreenHeart contractors) has repaired dozens of homes from an existing wait list and asked to extend the vendor contracts so work can continue into the new fiscal year and close out ARPA reporting.
City staff told the council July 14 they want to extend contracts with two vendors running the city’s ARPA‑funded minor home repair program for seniors and veterans so repairs underway and a phase‑two wait list can proceed.
Why it matters: The program — administered with nonprofit and construction vendors — uses American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to make urgent, no‑cost repairs for older residents, veterans and adults with disabilities. Staff said the work helps elders remain in safe homes and that maintaining program continuity reduces compliance risk while ARPA reporting and fiscal closeout are completed.
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