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More ARPA-Funded Projects Announced The city of Newberg revealed a revised list of projects, businesses and groups that will receive funds via the federal American Rescue Plan Act. The city’s budget committee previously designated about a halfdozen recipients of the more than $5.3 million in ARPA funds bequeathed to the city. That list has grown to 16 projects that will divvy up the lion’s share of that allocation, roughly $4.3 million, according to The Newberg Graphic.
units in 14 locations and replace HVAC units in city hall; $40,800 to install bullet-resistant windows in the records area at the Public Safety Building; and $1.5 million to purchase water rights as part of the city’s effort to create redundancy in its system.
“I think it was a smashing result for our community,” Interim City Manager Will Worthey said. “While many cities used the ARPA funds only for city projects, we acted in accordance with our belief that ARPA was to bolster economic recovery widely. On this point, the mayor and council were of one mind. I am delighted to show the naysayers the good that local government can do.”
Among those newly added to the mix is $35,000 to Yamhill Community Action Partnership to address homelessness in the county, including $200,000 to support six months of operations at the Navigation Center, currently under construction, and $150,000 to provide beds at motels in the Newberg area.
City staff worked internally and with local community groups and businesses to identify projects and opportunities to improve the community.
Projects approved so far include $2.15 million for the city to update its financial software, computers, technology and enhance cyber security; nearly $281,000 to update the city’s air purification
Along the same line, Harvest House in Newberg will receive $350,000 to allow the shelter to continue to operate and expand its services in a stable fashion, The Newberg Graphic reported.
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An additional $24,343 will go to the Newberg Downtown Coalition (NDC) to launch a downtown gift card program, and $29,176 is destined for Taste Newberg and the NDC to create an online marketing resource and itinerary visitor planning tool.
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