“Nearly $150 million of the proposed $300 million will go toward the demolition of Detroit’s many dilapidated and abandoned buildings. Another $140 million will go toward the city’s public transportation system, including renovations for buses (including more security cameras) and the city’s now-under construction light-rail system. Lastly, approximately $30 million will go toward hiring more firefighters to help the city deal with its arson problem and $3 million will go toward strengthening the city’s police force. But although the funds may come as a blessing, they won’t even come close to addressing the city’s $18 billion in liabilities.”
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/09/27/white-house-to-give-detroit-300-million-in-federal-aid/