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Nampa Council approves $10,000 from ARPA interest to help Salvation Army family shelter
Summary
After extended discussion, the Nampa City Council voted 3-2 to allocate $10,000 from ARPA interest to the Salvation Army to help operate a temporary family shelter; council and staff stressed the payment is a one-time allocation and recommended an MOU and reporting requirements.
The Nampa City Council voted to allocate $10,000 drawn from interest earned on ARPA funds to assist the Salvation Army’s Community Family Center, after deliberation over funding sources and precedent.
Why it matters: Council members debated whether to use one-time ARPA interest revenue or ongoing general-reserve dollars to support the shelter. The city and the Salvation Army said the center is addressing immediate needs while seeking longer-term funding.
Council discussion and decision Council members discussed three questions: whether to provide funding, how much, and from which source. City finance staff said general government reserves could cover the request but cautioned that ARPA interest is a one-time source. “My concern on the interest income from ARPA is it’s a 1…
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