Review budget process and plan for $20.8 million federal COVID relief funds
In Plain English
The city received $20.8 million in federal ARPA funds to help communities recover from COVID-19. City council reviewed the upcoming budget process and discussed how to spend this one-time windfall. The funds must be used by 2026 for approved purposes like infrastructure, public health, or economic recovery programs.
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Public Comments
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