City Council approved the funding in a 6-1 vote at Monday night.
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane City Council has approved $5 million in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) appropriations and allocations.
City Council adopted the Special Budget Ordinance in a 6-1 vote. The funds will help support childcare, housing, public safety and more
Below is a breakdown of the proposed allocations and appropriations from City Council:
- $1.8 million for property acquisition to reduce the impact of homelessness in the core of downtown Spokane
- $225,000 appropriation for capital improvements for a northeast childcare facility
- $550,000 to continue essential programs at Spokane Municipal Court
- $250,000 to support scholarships and equipment for youth sports
- Over $500,000 to support cleanup programs to clean up Spokane neighborhoods
There will also be other investments that will be made toward the East Sprague Business District, alleyway activation, a health center at Shadle High School, improvements to Cannon Hill Pond, a behavioral health vehicle and other things.
Monday night’s decision from City Council marks the last significant allocations of the $81 million in funding the City of Spokane received for COVID-19 relief during the pandemic.
Here are what some Spokane City Council Members had to say about the approval of these funds and allocations:
“This last significant allocation of American Rescue funding is an investment in our community,” Councilmember Zack Zappone said. “From addressing homelessness to improving youth activities and health to cleaning and securing neighborhoods, this allocation of funding invests in every neighborhood across the city.”
“This funding provides a critical boost for programs and services that so many in Spokane rely on daily,” Councilmember Paul Dillon said. “We’re creating additional capacity for more treatment options, cleaning downtown, childcare expansion, criminal justice, housing, and more. I am especially grateful for Council Member Jonathan Bingle and Council Member Lili Navarrete, who worked hard to connect projects across all Districts and provide the foundation for the final package that passed.”
“I’m proud of the level of collaboration we achieved as a council and of our allocation to the fire station downtown, childcare capital projects, and scholarships for youth sports,” Councilmember Lili Navarrete said. “I want to thank Council Member Bingle for his tireless work and willingness to compromise on this Ordinance; he was essential to the entire process.”
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