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City outlines planned uses of about $11 million in CARES Act funding
KFDA reported the City projected receiving about $11 million in federal CARES Act funding passed through the state, with 20 percent available immediately and the remainder paid on a reimbursement basis. The finance director listed COVID-19 testing, pandemic-assigned public safety and public health pay, and homeless assistance among planned uses.[1]
What the sources say
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In May 2020 the City projected receiving about $11 million in federal CARES Act funding passed through the state; 20 percent could be accessed immediately and the rest would be paid on a reimbursement basis after the City documented allowable spending.[1]
- Projected
- $11,000,000
- Upfront share
- 20%
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Laura Storrs, Finance Director: Finance Director Laura Storrs said the funds 'should be able to cover the cost of testing' and related public safety and public health staffing; KFDA also listed assistance for the homeless population among intended uses.[1]