ARPA Archives - Evanston Now

ARPA: Time to move from ‘buckets’ to programs

Council appears to reach some consensus on top-level spending priorities.

By Bill Smith on October 7, 2021 - 10:54 am

City Council to look again at allocating ARPA funds

Latest staff proposal increases the share of funds allocated to specific projects from 39% to 56%.

By Bill Smith on October 3, 2021 - 4:20 pm

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Council: Need special meeting to divvy up $43M from feds

With differing priorities emerging among council members, it appears ARPA spending decisions will take a while.

By Bill Smith on September 21, 2021 - 4:01 pm

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Council gets more ARPA funding recommendations

New recommendations would increase from 11% to 39% the portion of the total American Rescue Plan Act funding allocated to specific projects.

By Bill Smith on September 20, 2021 - 11:52 am

Panel to develop guidelines for spending federal windfall

Economic development projects will be focus for Tuesday night meeting.

By Bill Smith on August 30, 2021 - 8:44 pm

Pennies are placeholders for millions at ward meeting

Residents were asked which of four buckets of eligible spending categories should be favored in allocating $43 million in aid.

By Jeff Schultz on July 7, 2021 - 9:48 am