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Council presses administration for detail after ARPA update as uncommitted funds remain
Summary
Administration told council it has about $953,549 uncommitted of a $37.7M ARPA allocation and that technical-assistance and Ernst & Young contracts are only partially executed; council demanded clearer breakdowns of 'committed' vs 'obligated', a schedule for contract execution, and follow-up at the finance and personnel subcommittee.
The city’s grants director presented an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) status update at the Oct. 8 Pontiac City Council meeting, telling members the city has spent, obligated, appropriated or committed approximately $36.7M of a $37.7M award and has roughly $953,549 still uncommitted and in need of obligation by the federal deadline of Dec. 31.
Council members repeatedly pressed administration officials for clarity…
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