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Belton council reallocates $90,000 in unobligated ARPA funds to United Way, forms subcommittee for remaining interest
Summary
Council approved allocating $90,000 of unobligated ARPA funds to United Way for utility and rent assistance, with one councilmember abstaining due to involvement with United Way, and appointed a three-member subcommittee to recommend uses for approximately $385,000 in ARPA-earned interest.
City staff reported that Belton was awarded $5,681,000 in ARPA funds and that roughly $90,000 remained unobligated, with approximately $385,000 in interest earnings available. Staff recommended allocating the $90,000 to United Way for utility and rent assistance, noting a prior partnership on similar programs and that the funds can be obligated promptly within federal timelines.
A councilmember moved to reallocate the $90,000 to United Way; the motion passed with a recorded count of 6–0 and one abstention by Councilmember Stephanie, who was noted as being involved with United Way and therefore abstained. Council also directed staff to form a three-member subcommittee (John, Wayne and Dave) to evaluate uses for the $385,000 in interest funds and to return recommendations to the council at a future meeting.
Staff emphasized the legal requirement to obligate ARPA allocations by the end of the calendar year and to spend funds by the end of 2026; the council instructed staff and the appointed subcommittee to meet the timeline.
