The resources below include secondary and older items. They are provided here for reference purposes. Visit VML’s COVID-19 Resources main page to view only the most recent.
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- VML Working Group: FAQs: Analysis of CARES Act Funding Questions Raised by Local Governments about Eligible Spending Purposes. A regularly-updated, clickable resource addressing questions frequently asked of VML regarding the use and tracking of CARES Act funds by localities. Answers represent the reasonable judgement of a special VML Task Force and VML policy staff. (Updated July 21)
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- “Big 7” Sign-On Letter: Over 130 state and regional organizations, including VML, signed on to this letter to Majority Leader McConnell and Minority Leader Schumer to request direct aid to localities to address revenue shortfalls. Read the letter here >. (June 29)
- From the letter: “Unlike the federal government, these state and local governments must begin their fiscal years on time and with a balanced budget. If the Senate fails to act immediately to support state and local governments, our nation’s recovery from the pandemic-induced recession will suffer and millions of Americans will needlessly be harmed.”
- “Big 7” Sign-On Letter: Over 130 state and regional organizations, including VML, signed on to this letter to Majority Leader McConnell and Minority Leader Schumer to request direct aid to localities to address revenue shortfalls. Read the letter here >. (June 29)
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- VML Working Group: FAQs: Analysis of CARES Act Funding Questions Raised by Local Governments about Eligible Spending Purposes. A regularly-updated, clickable resource addressing questions frequently asked of VML regarding the use and tracking of CARES Act funds by localities. Answers represent the reasonable judgement of a special VML Task Force and VML policy staff. (Updated June 26)
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- U.S. Treasury Department – Coronavirus Relief Fund guidance:
- Frequently Asked Questions (Updated May June 24)
- The CARES Act provides Assistance for State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Governments (website)
- U.S. Treasury Department – Coronavirus Relief Fund guidance:
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- City of Falls Church: CARES/FEMA Funding Allocation Summary (spreadsheet)
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- U.S. Treasury Department – Coronavirus Relief Fund guidance:
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- City of Newport News: The City has developed a spreadsheet to track staff payroll expenses tied to the City’s efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Other localities may find it serves as a useful template to create their own tracker. Download the spreadsheet here >
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- Local Government Attorneys of Virginia (LGA):
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- CARES Act information from NLC and the United States Conference of Mayors – The Economy and Cities:
- One Page Summary: Communities of all sizes are feeling the economic impact of COVID-19 and need direct support now. All cities combating COVID-19 on the frontlines are doing so at great cost, but not all are receiving the direct financial support they desperately need from the federal Government.
- Infographic: Local leaders understand the needs of their residents and are best positioned to make emergency management decisions related to allocation of resources. The federal government MUST act to ensure every city, town and village impacted by this pandemic—regardless of size—has direct access to emergency funding.
- CARES Act grant amounts to airports: Detailed listing By state, city and airport.
- CARES Act information from NLC and the United States Conference of Mayors – The Economy and Cities:
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- U.S. Treasury Department – Coronavirus Relief Fund guidance:
- Guidance for State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Governments (April 22)
- Frequently Asked Questions (April 22)
- U.S. Treasury Department – Coronavirus Relief Fund guidance:
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- Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association: Letter requesting that localities allocate CARES Act funds to assist small businesses impacted by the pandemic induced closures (May 15)
- From the letter: A number of states and localities are already implementing programs similar to what is allowed in the Treasury guidance, and we urge you to consider similar efforts in your community. Examples include:
- Rebound Idaho
- Golden LEAF Foundation (North Carolina)
- Fairfax County
- From the letter: A number of states and localities are already implementing programs similar to what is allowed in the Treasury guidance, and we urge you to consider similar efforts in your community. Examples include:
- Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association: Letter requesting that localities allocate CARES Act funds to assist small businesses impacted by the pandemic induced closures (May 15)
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- Secretary of Finance Aubrey Layne: Local Allocations for Federal CARES Coronavirus Relief Funds (May 12). Outlines manner and methodology for localities to receive their portion of the CARES Act relief funds.
