Enterprise City Council to discuss ARPA funds

Published 12:00 pm Thursday, August 4, 2022

ENTERPRISE — City officials on Monday, Aug. 8, will discuss the expenditure of more than $220,000 Enterprise is expected to receive this month under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

The discussion will take place at the August City Council meeting. It begins with a work session at 6 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

The city is expected to receive a second round of funding from the federal government this month, the council was told at its Monday, July 11 meeting.

City Administrator Lacey McQuead said $221,795 in ARPA funds is expected.

The city received $221,546 under the first round of funding last summer, McQuead said.

Also on Monday’s agenda, the council will:

• Hear a request for Opportunity Funds for the coaching staff for funding to replace the current backstop at the baseball field. Jim Nave is expected to address the council on the matter.

• Witness the swearing in of new Enterprise Police Officer Shannon Emel.

• Hear an update on traffic control.

• Hear a recommendation from the Planning Commission.

• Hear the various department reports.

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