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Organizations seek Richardson County ARPA funds

By John Nixon

03/22/2022

(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners conducted a public hearing during their March 15 meeting to receive comments in support or opposition to the granting of American Rescue Plan Act funds received by Richardson County.

Falls City Economic Development and Growth Enterprise is seeking $400-thousand for Falls City Housing Improvements. The City of Humboldt and the Humboldt Volunteer Rescue has applied for $260-thousand for a new ambulance. The Richardson County House of Hope Transitional Housing group is seeking $350-thousand. East Richardson County Rural Water District #2 is seeking $499,613 for an improvement project. The Village of Rulo has applied for $51,860 for the Rulo Public Library and Richardson County Drainage District #7 is seeking $194,315 for levee stabilization and improvements.

It is anticipated that Richardson County will have approximately $1.5 million in ARPA funds. $80-thousand has already been spent on needed plumbing updates at the Courthouse in Falls City.

The total amount of request received totals nearly $1,756-thousand.

Commissioners will be reviewing the grant applications received and plan to make a formal decision on the awarding of funds during the March 29 Board meeting.

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