Spencer, IA (northwestiowanow) –At the Spencer City Council Monday eveing the council approved the Disaster Recovery Commercial Economic Development Agreement with SCDC.

New Spencer City Manager Kevin Robinson explains that the resolution will allow the city to use funds currently being set aside for the bridge project on West 18th St.

Robinson tells Northwest Iowa Now the funds would be sent to the Spencer Development Corporation to assist with rental properties that need to be rehabbed.

With the remaining balance, Robinson says $1,000,000 it would be sent for grants.

The money would be administered through the planning department similar to the micro grants.