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Benton Harbor redirects $25,000 in ARPA funds to appraisals to clear DNR/NPS mitigation issue
Summary
The commission approved redirecting $25,000 in previously authorized ARPA funds to pay appraisals intended to resolve a DNR/National Park Service mitigation violation tied to Jean Clark Park, a move supporters said restores grant eligibility while critics warned about contaminated parcels and ownership questions.
The Benton Harbor City Commission voted Dec. 1 to redirect $25,000 previously approved under ARPA for the Canal Commons project to pay for appraisals tied to correcting a DNR/National Park Service mitigation violation.
Commissioners questioned whether the city owns the parcels being appraised and expressed concern that donated parcels could be contaminated. Commissioner Clark Griffin asked why the city would pay appraisals for properties owned by outside entities such as Cornerstone…
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