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Council pauses $140,300 ARPA reallocation to Salvation Army pending more detail on jobs program

Wilmington City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Staff asked council to reallocate $140,300 in surplus ARPA funds to reimburse the Salvation Army for increased roadway costs; council raised transparency questions about leftover funds from a digital-divide/jobs program and voted to continue the ordinance for two weeks so staff can report back.

City staff presented an ordinance and accompanying resolution to appropriate $140,300 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to cover cost overruns on William Booth Drive, a roadway constructed by the Salvation Army. Kim Gordon said the city previously reimbursed the Salvation Army $1,300,000 under an ARPA agreement; the total roadway cost was reported as $1,464,757.60,…

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