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Committee tables $400,000 ARPA reallocation for small-business grants after Hispanic Federation testimony
Summary
A proposed reallocation of $400,000 in ARPA-derived funds to a small-business 'Prospering Lawrence' grant was tabled after the Hispanic Federation's president said the city had not provided the funds and committee members expressed concern about program design and administration outreach.
The Lawrence City Budget and Finance Committee on Jan. 29 tabled consideration of a $400,000 transfer of ARPA-derived funds to a small-business grant program after hearing testimony from Sarah Perez, president of the Hispanic Federation, and extended discussion about program rules and administration readiness.
The item had been posted to reallocate $400,000 from ARPA/free cash to a Prospering Lawrence small-business grant. At the start of the discussion the committee un-tabled the item so the mayoral administration could present a plan. Committee members said the administration had not yet finalized distribution rules and urged staff to return with a clear, equitable process.
Why it matters: The funds were…
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