Durham City Council approved over $10 million in federal funding for Fayetteville Street redevelopment and a Carolina Theater roof renovation while clashing over youth programming priorities and federal spending deadlines.
Council approved over $10 million in federal ARPA funding for Fayetteville Street Corridor redevelopment and $938,219 for Carolina Theater roof renovation on May 9.
Resident Jacqueline Wagstaff criticized council for rejecting community summer camp proposals while approving a $1 million domestic workers program, challenging Mayor Williams' community partnership rhetoric.
The city has obligated only 42 percent of its $52 million in American Rescue Plan funds with a December 31 deadline; staff must present a contingency reallocation plan by June.