Administrator
Federal Stimulus Money in Washtenaw County
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, save and create millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century.
Washtenaw County will continue to pursue opportunities to use this funding source to improve the community. Below is a list of projects funded through the ARRA and administered by Washtenaw County:
| Project | Description | Amount | Department/Agency | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIA Youth: Summer Youth Employment Program |
Provides eligible Washtenaw County youth ages 14-24 with summer employment opportunities in government agencies, hospitals, nonprofits, businesses, and sports enterprises. |
$2.1 Million | ETCS | Jenny Bivens |
| WIA Adult Programs | Provides training, information, and employment resources to individuals seeking jobs. | $512,913 | ETCS | Jenny Bivens |
| WIA Dislocated Worker Programs | Retrains individuals displaced from employment for high-growth, high-demand occupations. | $950,705 | ETCS | Jenny Bivens |
| Weatherization | Provides eligible Washtenaw County residents with help installing
energy-saving materials including insulation, weather-stripping, and caulking. |
$4.2 Million | ETCS | Aaron Kraft |
| Senior Nutrition Services | Promotes nutritional health and independence for Seniors through meal programs. | $61,544 | ETCS | Susan Sweet Scott |
| Neighborhood Stabilization Program |
The purpose of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) is to acquire and redevelop foreclosed and abandoned properties that are having a negative impact on the community. NSP provides grants and loans to acquire and rehabilitate owner and rental housing; demolish blighted properties, and acquire properties through a Land Bank for redevelopment. |
$3,024,719 | Community Development | Jennifer Hall |
| Neighborhood Stabilization Program II | Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor Office of Community Development has applied for funding from the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development's second round of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds (NSP 2). NSP 2 funds can be used to acquire and rehabilitate abandoned and foreclosed residential properties, demolish blighted properties, and redevelop vacant properties as housing. The funds can only be used in NSP 2 eligible areas. HUD will be announcing the award recipients in October/November of 2009. | $19,750,000 | Community Development | Jennifer Hall |
| Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction | Project includes stormwater management infrastructure required for the Stadium Boulevard improvement project. | $106,000 | Water Resources Commissioner | Harry Sheehan |
| Pioneer High School Stormwater Storage and Treatment Facility | Project will include construction of an underground stormwater pretreatment, storage and infiltration system under the Pioneer High School parking lot. | $2.12 Million | Water Resources Commissioner | Harry Sheehan |
