Jordan Bales, Sr. Planner of Public Health and Human Services, introduced the
discussions noting that the City has already committed the first half of the ARPA funds of
about $12.6million to address community violence, homelessness, behavioral and mental
health services, and workforce development.
Bales mentioned that the city’s community engagement process centers around the
second allocation of the $12.6million. The broader allocation suggested in the survey
include investment in water and sewer ,project infrastructure, governmental services to
the extent of revenue loss, premium pay for eligible workers, and public health and
economic impact. Each category includes assistance for disproportionately impacted
classes - broad based impacted by the pandemic, and communities severely impacted
by the pandemic.
The purpose of the survey was to identify the disproportionately impacted class on
individuals, households, businesses and nonprofit organizations and to collect feedback
regarding communities served with remaining ARPA funds.
Survey included asking individuals about:
- Their demographic information
- Whether they live or own businesses in Columbia
- How COVID19 impacted their lives, businesses and income as applicable
- How they prioritize the allocation of the second and last part of the ARPA Fund (see the
attached powerpoint presentation for details)
The Mayor, Council members and Staff had further discussions.
This item is open to the public: Motion for the City Council to go into
closed session in Conference Room 1A/1B to discuss:
Legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental
body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public
governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys pursuant to
Section 610.021(1) RSMo.
At approximately 6:40 p.m., the City Council went into closed session in Conference
Room 1A/1B pursuant to RSMo Section 610.021(1).
Mayor Buffaloe made a motion to immediately go into a closed meeting in
Conference Room 1A/1B, Skala seconded at approximately 6:38 p.m.
This item is closed to the public: Closed Meeting in Conference Room
1A/1B
II. ANY OTHER ITEM COUNCIL MAY WISH TO DISCUSS
None.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned the closed meeting at approximately 6:53 p.m.