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August 31, 2021
MML News | ARPA Updates| Statewide News | Grants | Events | Featured
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Are you registered for Sunday's Pre-Conference Session? 7+1=16: Strategies
for creating a team that is far greater than the sum of its' parts, presented by Ron
Holified, CEO, Strategic Government Strategies
**Qualifies for 2 hours of Effective Staff/Council Relations for ADVANCED MGI
Separate Registration Required. Contact Lori Noe at Lnoe@mocities.com if you are
already registered for the annual conference and want to add this session. Learn
more.
Planning to attend and join us for the Lemp Mansion event Sept. 27? Be sure to
sign up by Sept. 10, 2021, to ensure you will have transportation to that offsite
event!
Did You Know? Single-day registrations are available for members! Learn more.
Scholarship Winners: Congratulations to the winners of the MML Annual
Conference Scholarship! We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks! Winners
are: Lee Horton, city administrator, city of Chaffee; Nicole Richardson, alderman, city
of Edgerton; Dustin Kessler, mayor, city of Morrisville; and Heather Halter, city clerk,
city of Iron Mountain Lake.
Use Tax Notice
The recently passed Wayfair legislation (SB 153 & 97) requires municipalities that have
already have a use tax to notify the public that the Wayfair provision will be going into
effect. The League has prepared a sample notice. The following provisions apply to the
notice requirement:
This notice must be placed in the newspaper with the greatest circulation in the
municipality.
Notice must also appear on the municipality’s website if one exists.
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Notice must be printed in newspaper at least once per week for two consecutive
weeks.
Municipalities and counties may coordinate and collaborate in notice efforts to
maximize cost savings to taxpayers.
New Use Tax Ordinance
MML’s attorney has drafted a new sample ordinance for member cities seeking to impose a
use tax. The new ordinance incorporates the ballot language changes from SB 153 was
signed by Gov. Parson June 30, 2021. The new ordinance is linked here as a pdf or word
doc. As with any ballot issue, MML cautions officials regarding against the use of public
funds for advocating. MML, in conjunction with the Municipal League of Metro St. Louis, is
working on a campaign toolkit to aid member cities in conducting a use tax campaign.
More information on this new program will be coming soon.
New MML Webinars: Register Today!
Sept. 2, 2021: Six Questions Answered: What Municipalities Need to Know about PCI
Compliance
Oct. 13, 2021: Appointments Project (free of charge)
Nov. 3, 2021: Media Relations (Qualifies for one hour of media relations credit for the
Advanced Municipal Governance Institute (AMGI).
MML Board Member Nominations
If you would like to be considered for the MML Board of Directors, please send a letter of
interest to Chairperson of the MML Nominating Committee at League headquarters:
Missouri Municipal League, 1727 Southridge Dr., Jefferson City, MO, 65109. You may also
email Richard Sheets at RSheets@mocities.com or send a fax to (573) 635-9009. The
Nominating Committee will meet in open session at the MML Annual Conference Sept. 26,
2021, to hear from interested candidates. Prior experience serving on MML policy
committees and other involvement with MML may be considered. The Committee will
propose a slate of candidates to be voted on by MML members at the MML Annual
Business Meeting on Sept. 28, 2021.
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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.
American Rescue Plan: Resources and Updates
The MML COVID-19 Resource Page and American Rescue Plan Act Page offers many
more resources for your city regarding the coronavirus and keeping your
community safe.
ARPA Update
Applications for the American Rescue Plan Act funds are due Sept. 1, 2021, although it is
expected that this deadline will be extended to Sept. 30, 2021. Application forms are
available on the Missouri Treasurer’s website. All Missouri municipalities should complete
the application. Those municipalities not wishing to accept the funds should decline so that
funds can be re-allocated to the cities that wish to accept the monies.
ARPA Reporting Resources
U.S. Treasury ARPA Compliance and Reporting Website
Reporting and Compliance Guidance: This explains all the required reports in detail
and is the best first stop for any reporting questions.
Please click HERE to view the video on reporting requirements (from U.S. Treasury).
It is around 30 minutes long.
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Presented by Stacy Neil, director of accounting, Missouri Office of Administration and
Brandon Alexander, chief of staff, Missouri State Treasurer's Office
In this recorded MML webinar, officials with the Missouri Treasurer’s Office and the
Missouri Office of Administration review the forms and steps municipal officials need to
take complete the American Rescue Plan Act’s registration process. This webinar is
intended to assist those officials charged with completing the American Rescue Plan Act’s
application. The webinar focuses solely on the application process and does not address
issues such as ARPA fund usage or reporting.
View Webinar.
Emergency Rental Assistance Updates
The U.S. Treasury has updated the FAQs regarding emergency rental assistance. Seven
additional policies were added to encourage state and local governments to accelerate the
spending of emergency rental assistance. Increased demand for rental assistance could
be likely due to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to halt the Center for Disease Control
and Preventon's (CDC) eviction moratorium.
View the updated Treasury FAQs.
What to Know About the Ending of the CDC Eviction Moratorium (National League
of Cities)
Statewide and Member News
2020 Census Statistics Highlight Local Population Changes and Nation’s Racial and
Ethnic Diversity
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released additional 2020 Census results showing an
increase in the population of U.S. metro areas compared to a decade ago. In addition,
these once-a-decade results showed the nation’s diversity in how people identify their race
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Also available:
Population figures by city
Census Data: Important Dates
U.S. Census Bureau – Recorded Webinar: Making the Most of Mapping on
data.census.gov
Sunday Liquor Sales
SB 126 went in effect Aug. 28, 2021. This legislation extends Sunday liquor sale hours. A
sample code amendment, from the city of Warrensburg, complying with the new legislation
is on the MML website.
New Missouri Law for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Effective Aug. 28, 2021, Missouri’s new Victims Economic Safety and Security Act
(VESSA) requires Missouri employers with at least 20 employees to provide leave and
reasonable safety accommodations to employees who experience domestic or sexual
violence. The new statute also includes notice obligations that employers should start
preparing to satisfy. Missouri joins 34 other states that have enacted similar protections for
employees in recent years. Learn more.
GFOA-Mo 2021 Officers
At the recently held Government Finance Officers of Missouri Annual Conference, it was
announced that the 2020-2021 officers would remain in place through 2022 due to issues
surrounding the pandemic. The officers are: President: Barb Flint, Eureka; First Vice
President: Danielle Oettle, Shrewsburg; Second Vice President: Bette Wordelman, Lee’s
Summit; Secretary: Julie O'Guinn, Duckett Creek; Treasurer: Jennifer Evans, Nixa;
Immediate Past President: Kathy Holschlag, Fulton; Eastern Chapter Rep: Tracy Hanson,
Des Peres; Western Chapter Rep: Lisa Williams, Raymore; Southwestern Chapter Rep:
Debbie Parks, Republic; At-Large Rep: Steve Larson, Smithville;
Board of Directors: Jennifer Evans, Nixa; Sid Marlowe, Lee’s Summit; Matthew Chapman,
Parkville; State GFOA Rep: Cynthia Freeman, Jackson County Court; MML Board Rep:
Lori Obermoeller, Creve Coeur.
Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWDExcellence In Government Award
At the recently held Government Finance Officers Association of Missouri Annual
Conference Tracy Hansen, finance director for the city of Des Peres, was presented with
GFOA-Mo’s top award – the Excellence in Government Award. The GFOA-Mo created the
Excellence in Government Award in 2012. The award is presented to the government
finance professional in the state of Missouri who displays the high standard of leadership,
professionalism, ethics and integrity promoted by the Missouri Government Finance
Officers Association.
New Filing Period for Municipal Office
HB 271 changes the opening and closing dates for filing for municipal office. For the April
5, 2022, election filing will open at 8 a.m. Dec. 7, 2021, and close at 5 p.m. Dec. 28,
2021. As of today, the Secretary of State’s website election calendar for 2022 still listed the
old filing period.
Grant and Funding Opportunities
Click Here for Additional Grant and Funding Opportunities for Missouri
Municipalities.
Missouri Mainstreet Connection Grants
Application Deadlline: Ongoing
Missouri Main Street Connection is offering three matching grant programs that will fund up
to 75 percent of applicant costs. The available grants include the Affiliate, People
Energizing Places and Strategic Teams Engaging Places grants. The purpose of these
grant programs is to facilitate the revitalization of downtown areas in Missouri communities.
More information is available online. The application deadline is ongoing.
Historic Preservation Fund Grants
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Missouri State Parks announces the opening of the 2022 grant round for the Historic
Preservation Fund (HPF) Grants. Learn more and apply.
Mark Your Calendar
2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation
Assistance (FMA) Program Webinar Series
Now through October 13, 2021
MML Webinar: Six Questions Answered: What Municipalities Need to Know About PCI
Compliance
Sept. 2, 2021
SLLC Webinar: Supreme Court Preview 2021-22
Sept. 15, 2021
Main Street America: Community Transformation Workshop
Sept. 15-17, Cheyenne, Wyoming
MML Annual Conference: Register Now!
Sept. 26-29, 2021, St. Louis, Missouri
MML Webinar: Appointments Project
Oct. 13, 2021
MCMA Annual Conference
Oct. 27-29, 2021
MML Webinar: Media Relations (qualifies for one hour media relations credit for the
Advanced Municipal Governance Institute (AMGI).
Nov. 3, 2021
Free Virtual Training: Safety and Health Program Management
November 18, 2021
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