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ARPA Grant Funding for Small Business

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Public comments (10)

SupportiveToni RienJul 5, 2022

Thanked council for ARPA grants, explained a building change under contract, and requested additional funds to cover a potential appraisal gap.

City Council (Work) — July 5, 2022 · 31:38 →
ConcernedCandice CooperJul 5, 2022

Expressed frustration over delayed grant timelines, federal procurement rules, and the pressure of upcoming real estate closing dates.

City Council (Work) — July 5, 2022 · 12:57 →
SupportiveCandice CooperJul 5, 2022

Thanked the council for ARPA small business grants and requested clear communication on funding timelines as business owners sign property loans.

City Council (Work) — July 5, 2022 · 12:57 →
ConcernedChristina TudelJul 5, 2022

Requested funding timeline clarity for ARPA grants, noting she is in jeopardy of losing her business location.

City Council (Work) — July 5, 2022 · 25:18 →
NeutralJosie McKinneyJul 5, 2022

Asked procedural questions regarding whether grant applicants would have discussion time during the council meeting.

City Council (Work) — July 5, 2022 · 3:30:57 →
SupportiveJosie McKinneyJul 5, 2022

Stated she owns 'Let's Eat Texas' downtown, praised city staff and council, and noted rising contractor costs.

City Council (Work) — July 5, 2022 · 3:30:57 →
SupportiveIsabel MunozJul 5, 2022

Expressed gratitude for the ARPA grant and emphasized the need for downtown traffic and business support.

City Council (Work) — July 5, 2022 · 28:24 →
SupportiveIvanka RobertsonMay 18, 2022

Shared her background as co-owner of Ivanka's Five Star Creations, a gourmet ice cream maker, and expressed gratitude for grant consideration to help build a manufacturing plant and museum in Killeen.

City Council Workshop — May 18, 2022 · 12:34 →
SupportiveKondis CooperMay 3, 2022

Spoke about her small photography business and food truck park, urging council to advance the small business grant process.

City Council (Work) — May 3, 2022 · 4:55 →
SupportiveUnidentified ResidentMay 3, 2022

Urged the council to approve $95,000 for her downtown startup Space Create, noting time is running out to purchase her building.

City Council (Work) — May 3, 2022 · 7:07 →