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Lee County board reviews final ARPA report showing $6.6 million allocated largely to capital projects
Summary
County staff presented a final ARPA (SLFRF) accounting showing $6.6 million received and a distribution that placed about 62% into capital projects and the remainder into general requests, small-business grants, community services and economic development; board members praised record-keeping and asked about future capital funding.
Lee County staff presented a final report on American Rescue Plan Act (SLFRF/ARPA) spending, saying the county received $6,600,000 and has obligated or expended the funds consistent with Treasury guidance and the board's committee priorities.
Sarah and Patty — the staff presenters — told the board the county chose Treasury's 'standard allowance' in April 2022 to gain flexibility and then allocated funds across several categories. They said capital projects accounted for roughly 62% of total ARPA spending while general requests made up about 20%, small-business support 10%, business development/job training 6%, and community-service grants 2%.
The presentation listed specific awards and projects: $197,000 for new election equipment for the county clerk; roughly $248,000 for county board technology (tablets); remediation of unsafe abandoned properties ($45,000); portable and mobile radios for…
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