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Council reassigns ARPA funds: $300,000 for 405 E. Lexington repairs and $1 million boost for façade grants

El Cajon City Council · May 14, 2024
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Summary

Council approved appropriating up to $300,000 in general-fund carryover for building repairs at 405 E. Lexington and reallocated $1,000,000 to the business façade grant program to prioritize high-visibility commercial corridors after staff reported 150 applications exceeding initial funds.

City staff reported on two related items: final repairs and improvements for the city-owned property at 405 E. Lexington and the status of a business façade grant program funded with ARPA dollars.

Staff said the city purchased 405 E. Lexington using ARPA funds ($2,462,871 expended) and that $287,129 remained in the ARPA allocation for necessary improvements. To avoid ARPA timing constraints, staff recommended appropriating up to $300,000 from…

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