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City staff outlines $97.5 million in grant projects, flags federal changes and deadlines
Summary
City staff reported roughly $97.5 million in active and planned projects—about $58 million in grant funding and nearly $34 million in local match—while warning that changes at federal agencies have terminated or delayed some grant lines and may affect future opportunities.
City staff presented an update on April 21 summarizing the status of federal- and state-funded recovery and infrastructure projects, telling the Joplin City Council the portfolio now totals nearly $97.5 million in projects.
Leslie Haas (city grants/programs staff) said nearly $58 million of that total is currently grant‑funded with just under $34 million in local match. The city’s direct ARPA award spending plan totals about $13.8 million; staff noted the city claimed $10 million for revenue loss and allocated the remainder for broadband and other projects.
Haas walked council through key projects, including a revised estimate for the 20th Street project at just over $14.2 million (grant $4.5M, city match ~$9.4M), the Dora project at roughly $6.7M with about $4M in grant funding, and stormwater and wastewater projects with staggered deadlines. She told the council that many grants were obligated by the end of 2024 as required, but cautioned that under the current federal administration some previously available BIL and BRIC opportunities have been curtailed or terminated.
On cybersecurity and HHS awards specifically, Haas said an ELC cybersecurity grant was terminated with $190,000 remaining but that most equipment purchases had already been made. FEMA program pauses have affected specific items that had been planned for grant coverage, and staff said some obligations may require additional reporting or adjustments to remain compliant.
Council asked for clarification about which funds are already in hand and which are reimbursement-based; Haas clarified the city received the $13.8 million direct ARPA award but many other grants operate on a reimbursement basis and thus carry risk if federal program policy changes or agency priorities shift.
What’s next: staff will continue monitoring federal guidance, complete designs and procurement for projects already obligated, and return to council with updates on any changes to grant terms or spend‑down schedules.
