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El Cajon council ends ARPA management deal for 405 East Lexington; city to finish tenant improvements in-house
Summary
The El Cajon City Council voted unanimously July 8 to terminate an ARPA subrecipient management agreement with the Chaldean Community Council for tenant improvements at 405 East Lexington and to bring the project in-house, citing federal compliance risks and city liability.
The El Cajon City Council voted unanimously July 8 to terminate an American Rescue Plan Act subrecipient agreement with the Chaldean Community Council and to have city staff manage tenant improvements for the property at 405 East Lexington.
City staff told the council the city purchased the building in late 2023 or early 2024 and entered into two five-year leases with the Chaldean Community Council to operate a business incubator and a social service center. The council budgeted about $609,000 in ARPA funds for tenant improvements. City staff recommended ending the management contract after determining…
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