A rental crisis spurred by the pandemic prompted many states to make bold promises to help renters, but most failed to deliver on them after Congress passed the sweeping CARES Act in March 2020.

SAN ANTONIO The City of San Antonio expects to spend $492 million over three years in COVID-19-related expenses for response and recovery costs. City of San Antonio Assistant City Manager Maria Villagomez presented the tally to council members in a budget work session Tuesday afternoon. The City of San Antonio expects to spend $492 million on costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through FY 2022. The sources of the $492 million the city expects to spend on COVID-19-related expenses through FY 2022. (COSA)Between all funding sources, the city has spent $130 million so far and expects to spend another $191.8 million in August and September alone.

An additional $10 million would provide child care services for 4,000 children as their parents pursue training or workforce opportunities. City Council approves $25M emergency program that gives rent, utilities, mortgage assistanceAnother strategy would provide grants worth between $10,000 and $75,000 to “micro businesses” with 20 or fewer employees. City Manager Erik Walsh, though, said the plan assumes the city balances its budget for fiscal 2021, which begins in October. The city is using the rest of the CRF money for things like testing, contact tracing, personal protective equipment, and safety supplies. Group angry over anti-hate resolution, Cenotaph removal creates ruckus at City Council meeting