Boston city councillors last week sent to Mayor Michelle Wu a $367 million package that funnels federal money toward building affordable housing, mental health initiatives, and tuition-free community college.

The pandemic aid package grew out of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. It included under one umbrella a $350 million proposal, in addition to a $17 million proposal, with both items focused on aiding pandemic recovery efforts.

The legislation includes an amendment that would set aside $5 million for the Dorchester Fieldhouse project, a $55 million, youth-focused facility that two nonprofits, the Martin Richard Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, are seeking to build on Columbia Point.

Wu, while supportive of the Fieldhouse project in a June meeting with the Richard family, holds the position that nonprofits’ one-time projects should not be funded through the pandemic relief package. Her administration has indicated it has the ability to veto the $5 million set-aside for the Fieldhouse, which has been pushed by District 3 Councillor Frank Baker.

The Fieldhouse project was the subject of an intense back and forth at a previous City Council meeting. Baker insisted on a vote to add the amendment to the $350 million portion of the federal aid package, and it passed 8 to 5.

Kenzie Bok of Beacon Hill, the chair of the City Council’s recovery committee, which had custody of the federal aid package, said at the July 13 Council meeting that she opted to leave the amendment in, noting that a majority of councillors supported its inclusion.

Baker said some of his comments were a “little aggressive” as he pressed for the $5 million in the leadup to the final vote. “I’m just happy to be here today,” he said.

District 4 Councillor Brian Worrell noted that the package included $8 million for a new Boston Housing Authority homeownership initiative, with new funding for vouchers for BHA residents. The move would expand eligibility and the opportunity to purchase a home for low-income and moderate-income families, particularly families of color.

City Councillor At-Large Ruthzee Louijeune said that the package also includes $1.1 million for a pilot program focused on housing opportunities for formerly incarcerated people and $1 million for neighborhood restaurants and bars.

City Councillor At-Large Erin Murphy highlighted $12 million for a new Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness, targeted toward dealing with the mental health crisis, and $3 million to expand tuition-free community college.

The package passed the City Council 12-0. District 7 Councillor Tania Fernandes Anderson left the Council Chambers during the roll call and didn’t vote, saying the formation of the legislation was “rushed.” “It’s just been a mess and I think we could do better,” she said, pointing to Baker getting his amendment but other proposals not making it into the final bill.