93.9 The Eagle – The News and Talk of Columbia, MO
Columbia’s city council has voted to approve a $2-million plan to demolish 70 apartments operated by the Housing Authority on Park Avenue and replace them with brand-new units that are energy-efficient.
The city will use federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars for the project. City manager De’Carlon Seewood says the existing units are 59-year-old and have electrical issues and collapsing sewer lines. Mr. Seewood recommended council approval of the two-page plan and tells 939 the Eagle that the state is also contributing money for the project.
ARPA was signed into law by President Joe Biden. Columbia has received about $25-million overall in ARPA money. City manager Seewood says 79 new units will be built.
