SitemapThe city’s board of control today is expected to authorize $2.7 million in projects funded through the American Rescue Plan as well as finalize contracts to have 717 Credit Union administer three housing programs that will use $13 million in ARP dollars. Most of the 16 ARP projects being considered today by the board were initially sponsored by members of city council. The funding comes from the $2 million in ARP funds council gave each of its seven members in April 2023 for projects that are meant to benefit their wards.
Among the largest ARP expenditures on the board of control’s agenda today are $667,500 to have the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. manage various 2nd-Ward revitalization programs and $400,000 for a program to educate property owners in the 4th Ward about zoning and code violations, and provide resources and recommendations for repairs and compliance.
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