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City reports $64.5M ARPA program with remaining unspent funds under review; interest use uncertain
Summary
Deputy city manager Angela O’Brien briefed council on ARPA implementation—$64.5 million received, programs across people/places/governance underway, roughly $2.5–$3 million reserved for Gainesboro improvements and $1.0–$1.5 million of Star City Works funds remain unspent—while staff await federal guidance on allowable uses for interest earned.
Deputy City Manager Angela O’Brien told Roanoke City Council on Sept. 16 that the city has implemented American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding across three themes—people, places and governance—after community engagement and the Star City Strong Recovery Task Force recommendations. O’Brien said the city received $64.5 million in ARPA funds and that staff have directed money toward public‑health responses, homelessness and workforce programs, small business and arts grants, affordable‑housing assistance, parks and infrastructure projects, and governance…
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