Summary
The council approved a $3 million ARPA funding allocation to complete the final residential and historic restoration phases of Lee Plaza, bringing total affordable housing units to 182. Debate centered on previous delays and city investment versus other neighborhood needs.
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Last discussed Jun 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city allocated an additional $3 million in ARPA funds, adding to prior investments totaling $14.1 million.
Low-income seniors and residents in need of affordable housing, alongside the surrounding neighborhood via historic asset restoration.
Residents waiting for residential infrastructure repairs who feel city funds should be distributed differently.
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City Council Formal Session
The council approved a $3 million ARPA funding allocation to complete the final residential and historic restoration phases of Lee Plaza, bringing total affordable housing units to 182. Debate centered on previous delays and city investment versus other neighborhood needs.
Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee
The city is being asked for $2.1M more (plus $900K) in ARPA money to finish 65 affordable units on the top five floors of the historic Lee Plaza building — floors originally planned as market rate. Total phase-two cost is $22M with 45-year affordability commitments.
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