Santa Monica City Council provided initial direction on how to allocate Santa Monica’s $29.3 million in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provided through the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Council directed stimulus funds to support community economic recovery, including recovery for City non-profit and Pier tenants, as well as to address homelessness and provide community services, including reopening City facilities and services when permitted by public health orders. Additional direction will be provided when Council meets for its FY 2021-23 Biennial Budget Study Session on May 25.
Read More: https://www.santamonica.gov/press/2021/04/14/council-directs-initial-american-rescue-plan-act-funds-to-support-rent-abatement-for-city-tenants-and-community-priorities