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Willmar staff reviews remaining ARPA funds and CIP priorities; $250,000 must be obligated by Dec. 31

Willmar City Council · November 19, 2024
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Operations Director Kyle Box told the council the city received about $2.1 million in ARPA funds, has approved roughly $1.9 million to date, and must obligate about $250,000 by Dec. 31 or return it; staff listed possible eligible uses (technology, housing trust, playgrounds) and offered a work session to finalize priorities.

Operations Director Kyle Box briefed the Willmar City Council on Nov. 18 about remaining ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds and proposed capital-improvement priorities. Box said the city received a little over $2.1 million in ARPA funds and that council approvals to date total roughly $1.9 million, leaving about $250,000 that must be obligated via contract or purchase order by Dec. 31, 2024,…

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