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Cheektowaga board approves reallocation of $2.8M in ARPA funds amid criticism over communication
Summary
The Cheektowaga Town Board approved reallocating roughly $2.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to cover unexpected sewer and recycling costs despite several council members saying they had not been included in discussions; the measure passed after debate and a voice vote.
The Town of Cheektowaga on Dec. 30 approved a resolution to reallocate approximately $2.8 million of remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to cover unexpected costs tied to a recycling contract and higher-than-expected charges from the Buffalo Sewer Authority.
Supervisor Brian Nowak sponsored the resolution that, according to board discussion, shifts money that had previously been discussed for sewer lateral work toward these immediate, unforeseen expenses. "This resolution would deal with the remaining ARPA funds and allocate…
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