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Commission debates uses for remaining ARPA funds; drainage projects emerge as priority
Summary
City finance staff reported $696,703 in remaining ARPA funds; commissioners favored directing funds toward drainage and other infrastructure projects, with staff asked to return in June with a prioritized list and project readiness details.
The City Commission on May 5 discussed how to spend the roughly $696,703 remaining in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, with commissioners broadly favoring drainage and infrastructure projects while asking staff to return in June with a prioritized, shovel‑ready list.
Finance official Patty told the commission the ARPA balance was approximately $696,703 and reminded commissioners that ARPA funds must be spent by December 2026. “We have to use the funds,” Patty said, and urged the commission to identify projects that can be completed…
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