ST. LOUIS – Nearly $20 million of St. Louis City’s share of the Rams settlement fund will be allocated toward tornado relief and recovery projects, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said Thursday.
The mayor also announced a new contract to ramp up debris clearing efforts and the creation of a Recovery Office to lead the city’s long-term reclamation effort.
Spencer said the city will use $18 million from the Rams settlement, along with $1.2 million in Community Development Block Grant funds to immediately support the following areas:
- $2.5 million for resource hubs needs such as meals and supplies, including coolers, port-a-potties, dumpsters, and more
- $2.2 million for unmet needs such as storage of personal belongings, rental assistance, and non-congregate temporary housing
- $5 million for home repairs for the uninsured and underinsured
- $3.5 million for case management, mental health, and legal services
- $1 million to provide cooling through water stations and water sprinklers
- Up to $5 million for nonprofit support, including for resource hub and distribution staffing
“We know the need is greater than this package…But it is a major start, and it is a good start,” Spencer said…