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Pitt County officials report near-complete ARPA spending, with small unobligated balance and housing contingency return

Pitt County Board of Commissioners · January 13, 2026
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County staff told commissioners Pitt County received about $35.1 million in ARPA funds and has spent roughly $33.7 million, leaving a small unallocated balance (around $38,000) and a housing-category variance that may revert because encumbrance rules required contracts by Dec. 31, 2024.

County staff gave an update to the Pitt County Board of Commissioners on the county’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending and remaining obligations.

Michael Hardy, presenting the ARPA fund status, said Pitt County received $35,107,000 in ARPA funding and has expended approximately $33.765 million. He said most categories—broadband, two community centers, employee health and safety (including courthouse improvements and EMS equipment), housing and homelessness,…

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