Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan today announced the allocation of nearly $8.9 million dollars in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for three city projects.
The allocations were approved in consultation with the mayor’s advisory panel charged with providing recommendations on how to spend $69 million in ARPA funds the city is expected to receive by the middle of next year.
$8.35 million dollars will be spent on replacing 3.3 miles of water mains across the city. Paul Ferland, Administrator of Community Utilities says the work will replace aging lead pipes while making much-needed street repairs.
Nearly $475,000 will be earmarked to the police department for a program called Operation Compass. Police Chief Jeffrey Cardoza says the first element of the program will see the implementation of more walking and bicycle patrols within city neighborhoods.
The second element of Operation Compass will be the purchase and installation of 50 security cameras and 20 radar speed displays across Fall River.
$75,000 will be spent to help bolster the return of the annual children’s holiday parade organized by Greater Fall River RE-CREATION. The 37th annual parade will take place Saturday, December 4 at 1 pm beginning at Kennedy Park.
Mayor Coogan says the city is in the process of formalizing an application process for eligible organizations to apply for future ARPA funding.
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