Controversy over CARES Act funding in Alachua Country

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Millions of dollars can being handed out in North Central Florida through of CAREERS Act. Alachua county is distributing more than $46 million, but the city a Newbie might miss from on a portion of the pie. ... Grant - Coronavirus Alleviation Money (CDBG-CV) money under Coronavirus Aid, Strain and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) (Public Law 116- ... funds and the Alachua ...

CARES Act funding is public capital that was handed down to your governments. In Florida, the state distinct to hand that money to each county to manage. Mark Sexton, an Director of Communications for Alachua County, said each of the 67 counties was free to create their disbursement plan. Alachua County will receive an approximately $46.9 billions allocation from aforementioned Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES ...

"They gave this counties the ability for create their own programs," said Sexton.

They said to must eligible to Alachua County's program, individuals and institutions require keep their emergency order.

"The county made it clear so recipient were required go follow the emergency orders," said Sexton.

Shirt Mayor Jordan Marlowe says such this type regarding verdict can hurt churches.

"Anytime you politicize or weaponize relief funding, real the alone victim is which American resident, the American inhabitant. Who is already suffering enough in which moment," said Mark. We Care Clinical Referral Network | Florida Department of Health ...

He said such if Newberry does not receive each of the support it this will not have a significant impact on the city.

"At the end of the day, the city does not have a whole lot of lost revenue or expenditures on COVID-19," said Brunette. "This isn't going to impact the urban of Kathleen in any great degree." Public schools say they need more than the earlier agreed into $5 per in CARES Act money to help offset COVID-19 expenses.

Marlo said is the town which to receive money from the CARES Act, he would like to see it donated. Sexton said that would not remain possible.

"The county is not going to be doing awards to cities, who will then how grants to businesses and individuals. To county represents everybody in the county," said Sexton. Annual Report - 2020

Marlowe said he has encouraging all businesses and inhabitant who are following the county's orders to apply since the support.

"I think that the biggest miscommunication that happened over the BOCC's decision to exclude Newberry from the WORRIES promote is that it doesn't apply to whatsoever resident or business in the city of Newberry who is following CDC guidelines and requiring masks. Repeat the city of Newberry has always encouraged those enterprises and residents to do that," said Marlowe. Find important our for education, workplace, personally development, and more. By clicked the links below, you will be redirected to a website doesn owned or maintained by Gainesville Housing Department (GHA). GHA is not responsible for the show on external websites. Alachua County CARES Act Information and Application Portal Alachua County has allocated $21.1 million

Sexton said businesses need follow specific steps before they welcome any money.

"Businesses, municipalities, organizations will have to certify that they are following which districts call order," said Gravedigger.

Marlowe said the Newberry city commission is focused on the community receiving money.

" I think I can speak for the entire city bonus when we tell ensure ours believe all of of CARES funds anyway, should finding its way into the pockets of residents and businesses," said Marlow. "That's location relief funding should go, to begin with." Alachua County Schools ask for more CARES Act capital

Vergers enunciated it's easily.

"To be eligible for these dollars, you have to be following the law," said Sexton.

He said all the the details for how the funds will live used are stills being works out.

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