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June 29, 2021
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American Rescue Plan: Resources and Updates
The MML COVID-19 Resource Page offers many more resources for your city
regarding the coronavirus and keeping your community safe.
June 23, 2021: Newly Released Treasury Guidance Opens Doors for Expanded ARPA
coverage of Policing
In communities where an increase in violence or increased difficulty in accessing or
providing services to respond to or mitigate the effects of violence, is a result of the
pandemic they may use funds to address that harm. This spending may include:
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Hiring law enforcement officials – even above pre-pandemic levels – or paying
overtime where the funds are directly focused on advancing community policing
strategies in those communities experiencing an increase in gun violence associated
with the pandemic;
Community Violence Intervention (CVI) programs, including capacity building efforts
at CVI programs like funding and training additional intervention workers;
Additional enforcement efforts to reduce gun violence exacerbated by the pandemic,
including prosecuting gun traffickers, dealers, and other parties contributing to the
supply of crime guns, as well as collaborative federal, state, and local efforts to
identify and address gun trafficking channels;
Investing in technology and equipment to allow law enforcement to more efficiently
and effectively respond to the rise in gun violence resulting from the pandemic.
As discussed in the Interim Final Rule, uses of CSFRF/CLFRF funds that respond to an
identified harm must be related and reasonably proportional to the extent and type of harm
experienced; uses that bear no relation or are grossly disproportionate to the type or extent
of harm experienced would not be eligible uses.
ARPA Fiscal Recovery Funds Update: Reporting Requirements (NLC Recorded
Webinar)
On June 17, 2021, the U.S. Treasury released the Compliance and Reporting Guidance for
the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Program. The guidance provides additional
detail and clarification for each recipient’s compliance and reporting responsibilities.
In this recorded webinar, the National League of Cities (NLC) provides a high-level
overview of the guidance and how to interpret it in concert with the Award Terms and
Conditions, the authorizing statute, the Interim Final Rule (IFR), and other regulatory and
statutory requirements. Watch now.
ARPA Announcement from the Missouri Office of Administration
The state of Missouri has not received ARPA cash from the U.S. Treasury to distribute to
cities (i.e. Non-entitlement units of Local Government) and likely will not for several weeks.
However, if a city is interested in starting the process to receive funds, the following two
documents are a couple of the U.S. Treasury requirements the state needs before
payment can be made. Cities can complete these documents and submit to the
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email ARPA@oa.mo.gov to start the process. Please note: additional documentation will
be requested but this is a place to start.
https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/NEU_Award_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Title_VI_Assurances.pdf
U.S. Treasury Releases Updated ARPA FAQs
The Feds have updated the ARPA FAQ. This FAQ updates:
Reporting requirements for the revenue loss/provision of government services
eligible use category – providing that the revenue loss is to be calculated based on
total revenue rather than source;
Eligibility of public jobs programs;
Addressing economic harms experienced by households, businesses, and
individuals prior to March 3, 2021;
Determining the eligibility of water and sewer projects;
Covering costs of consultants to assist with managing and ministering the funds.
Treasury has stated that they intend to update FAQs periodically to help clarify questions
about the Interim Final Rule and anticipate another update soon. Further, the Interim Final
Rule is still in the 60-day public comment period. Interested parties can submit comments
for the record.
Treasury has also updated the guidance for states regarding payments to cities.
CDBG-CV (COVID-19) Application Cycle Now Open
The Missouri Department of Economic Development's Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) program was allocated approximately $43 million to help communities
across the state prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Communities may apply for funding for eligible activities including public services,
infrastructure, economic assistance, and planning. While activities can address a variety of
unmet needs, they must be directly related to COVID-19. Applications will be accepted
starting June 3, 2021 and will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are depleted. To
request an application or get additional information on CDBG-CV, visit the CDBG-
CV webpage. A recorded training webinar covering the application process is available on
the program webpage.
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MML Annual Conference: Register Now!
Registration is open now for MML's Annual Conference this September at Union Station,
St. Louis. We are so excited to host this event in person and cannot wait to see you!
The MML Annual Conference brings together nearly 700 municipal officials from across
Missouri for training, networking and the latest tools for local government success.
Topics covered this year include the American Rescue Plan Act, census data and
redistricting, cybersecurity, economic development and much more. Many sessions apply
as credit toward the Municipal Governance Institute, where you can become a Certified
Municipal Government Official.
Did You Miss the Elected Officials Training Conference?
Thank you to all who could attend the MML Elected Officials Training Conference June10-
11, 2021! Recordings are available now on the MML Mobile App. To view, refer to the
instructions you received via email prior to the Conference. If you have questions, contact
EmilyK@mocities.com.
Did you miss the event? You may still purchase the recordings - they are available to
watch until Aug. 10, 2021. Learn more and purchase.
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If you are a city official/employee of a member municipality, you also are a member of the
League. Each city official/employee has an individual profile, as well as a username and
password to access the “members only” areas of the League’s website. Without an
individual email address, we are unable to share your login information with you. Please
note that the League does not share any personal mail or email information. All
personal information is kept confidential.
If you are not receiving these important resources, send an email
to info@mocities.com with your name and individual email address; we will make sure you
are signed up to receive them.
MML Regional Meetings: Coming To A Location Near You!
League staff is excited to hit the road this summer! We have missed seeing you over the
pandemic and hope you can join us for a regional meeting near you. MML regional
meetings take place in the evening and often include networking time and dinner. The main
topic for these spring meetings, with the legislative session wrapping up in mid-May, is
“The 2021 Legislative Session: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," presented by Richard
Sheets, MML interim executive director. Unsure of your region? Check here.
Central Regional Meetings - July 27 - Vandalia
Southwest Regional Meeting - July 20 - Mount Vernon
West Gate Regional Meetings - July 22 - Kansas City
Statewide and Member News
GFOA Excellence in Government Award
The Missouri Government Finance Officers’ Association will receive written nominations for
the Missouri GFOA Excellence in Government Award until July 16, 2021. The award
nomination form with the criteria guidelines is linked here.
In 2012, Missouri GFOA created the Excellence in Government Award. This award is
presented to the Government Finance Professional in the State of Missouri, who displays
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Missouri Government Finance Officers Association.
Richard R. Noll Outstanding Assistant Award
Collin Quigley, assistant city administrator for the city of Springfield, was chosen as the
2021 Richard R. Noll Outstanding Assistant Award by the Missouri City/County
Management Association (MCMA). Quigley received the award at the Springfield City
Council meeting this week.
Quigley joined the city of Springfield as the assistant city manager in August 2007. In this
role he is responsible for providing direction to and supervision of the functions and
activities of the airport, art museum, emergency communications, fire, health, municipal
court, parks, police and the workforce development departments. Congratulations Collin!
Missouri Supreme Court Rules Sheriffs' Retirement Court Costs Unconstitutional
In a case followed by and supported by an MML amicus filing, the Missouri Supreme Court
has ruled that a $3 court fee used to pay for sheriffs’ retirement is unconstitutional, which
was the League's desired outcome. Judges in a 6-0 decision issued Tuesday ruled that the
sheriffs’ retirement fund is not related to the administration of justice, meaning collecting
fees for that purpose is not allowed. The Supreme Court sent the case back to circuit court
for further proceedings including what will happen with refunds. Kudos to municipal judge
Frank Vatterott for supporting municipal courts on this important case.
Financial Planning Tool for Water Utility Infrastructure Investments
Wichita State University Environmental Finance Center’s Community Sustainability Tool is
a user-friendly planning resource that helps municipalities, states, and other organizations
assess if their community's water/wastewater rates can potentially support infrastructure
investments into the future. Learn more about WSU’s Community Sustainability Tool.
U.S. Census Bureau – Recorded Webinar: Making the Most of Mapping on
data.census.gov
Learn more about the possibilities the mapping feature of data.census.gov has to offer. In
this in-depth webinar session participants learn how to get the most out of the mapping
feature, including basics on how to get started, how to select variables from a table to
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here to watch the recording.
EPA’s Water Research Webinar on Road Salts and Freshwater | June 30, 2021 |1-2
p.m. (CT)
Salinization Syndrome: An Emerging Water Quality Threat. This webinar will also have an
optional Q&A session from 2-2:15 p.m. (CT). To register, click the following link. After
registering for the webinar, you should receive an automatic reply with a link to test your
computer’s compatibility with the webinar software.
Missouri Broadband Resources
Broadband Federal Funding Programs
The federal government administers several programs through various agencies to
fund investment in broadband infrastructure, equipment, access, and affordability.
Click here to view programs that were created in response to the COVID-19
pandemic and previously existing programs administered annually. This resource
covers federal funding grant programs that have a discreet allocation of funding and
are distributed to state and local governments, the private sector, anchor and
healthcare institutions, and directly to the public. For a complete list of all federal
sources for which broadband is an eligible expense, see this resource compiled by
the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
Broadband Availability Map - Broadband Availability by Census Block Lookup
(arcgis.com)
Supreme Court Case Webinars
That National Association of Counties (NACO) and the State and Local Legal
Center are hosting several webinars in July regarding Supreme Court cases for state and
local governments. Learn more and register.
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Click Here for Additional Grant and Funding Opportunities for Missouri
Municipalities.
RAISE Transportation Grants
Application Deadline: July 12, 2021
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today published a Notice of Funding
Opportunity (NOFO) to apply for $1 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 discretionary grant
funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity
(RAISE) grants. RAISE, formerly known as BUILD and TIGER, has awarded over $8.935
billion in grants to projects in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico since
2009.
Projects for RAISE funding will be evaluated based on merit criteria that include safety,
environmental sustainability, quality of life, economic competitiveness, state of good repair,
innovation, and partnership. Within these criteria, the Department will prioritize projects
that can demonstrate improvements to racial equity, reduce impacts of climate change and
create good-paying jobs. Learn more and apply.
Mark Your Calendar
EPA Water Research: Road Salts and Freshwater (Webinar)
June 30, 2021
Missouri Waste Control Coalition (MWCC) Conference
July 11-13, 2021, Osage Beach, Missouri
Missouri Brownfields Conference (Scholarships available!)
July 12, 2021, Osage Beach, Missouri
MML Resolutions Committee Meeting
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Nominations Due, GFOA Excellence in Government Award
July 16, 2021
Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association (MMAA) Summer Seminar (In Person OR Virtual)
July 23-25, Osage Beach, Missouri
National ADA Symposium
July 26-28, In-Person; August 2-5, Virtual
Missouri Main Street: Downtown Revitalization Conference
July 28-30, 2021
Free Virtual Training: Safety and Health Program Management
August 26, or November 18, 2021
Main Street America: Community Transformation Workshop
Sept. 15-17, Cheyenne, Wyoming
MML Annual Conference: Register Now!
Sept. 26-29, 2021, St. Louis, Missouri
MCMA Annual Conference
Oct. 27-29, 2021
Featured MML Participating Affiliate
Republic Services
12976 St. Charles Rock Rd
Bridgeton, MO 63044
www.republicservices.com
Phone: 314-568-2488
Fax: 314-739-4911
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tlamantia@republicservices.com
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