Gainesville redirects funds to deal with downtown homelessness

The Gainesville City Commission reallocated $850,000 in funds Thursday to address homelessness and gun violence. The funds come from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that the federal government dispersed after the COVID-19 pandemic. Gainesville received $32 million that was earmarked for various projects and initiatives, however some projects fell through and others needed less money than projected.

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