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How city budgets can help equity as well as fiscal health

WEBOver the past 14 months, the program brought together finance expertise and data-driven solutions to support cities in implementing new and equity-centered …

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What documentation will cities need to provide to show that city

WEBWhat documentation will cities need to provide to show that city expenses are in response to the “public health emergency with respect to COVID-19 or its negative consequences”?

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Vaccines: How cities can support (and fix) rollout efforts

WEBOver the past 10 months, Burlington, Vt., Mayor Miro Weinberger has repeated a motto that’s guided his city hall throughout the COVID-19 crisis: “In a global …

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How flu-shot campaigns can be a dry run for a COVID vaccine

WEBIn Albuquerque, N.M., Mayor Tim Keller is talking about his city’s expanded push around flu vaccinations this year as a “dry run for when and if there is a coronavirus vaccination.”. …

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How one city is prioritizing the wellbeing of its first responders

WEBTheir job is to build relationships with the city’s first responders that will translate to gains in mental health and physical fitness — demonstrating the city’s commitment to the people …

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Prioritize nursing homes and senior housing now, health expert …

WEBNuzzo said there are four ways mayors can act now to save lives in their local nursing homes and assisted living facilities: Establish a response team to help support these …

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Can cities protect protestors

WEBSharfstein: Mayors can both express support of the protests while also supporting the health and safety of the people who are protesting. In addition to emphasizing basic …

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Public-health advice for mayors as cities return to work, school

WEBPublic-health advice for mayors as cities return to work, school. Early September marks a moment of transition in many cities, a time when summer ends and …

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Boosting mental health during a pandemic: 4 things mayors can do

WEBNevertheless, Leary said there are four things mayors are uniquely positioned to do as leaders in their communities to address these growing mental health concerns. 1. Use …

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May a municipality use CRF funds for repairs to buildings used to

WEBMay a municipality use CRF funds for repairs to buildings used to address the public health impact of COVID-19, e.g., decompression shelters? As outlined in the …

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COVID-19 VACCINE TOOLKIT FOR MAYORS

WEBCOVID-19 VACCINE TOOLKIT FOR MAYORS: Public Engagement and Communications 2 COVID-19 VACCINE TOOLKIT FOR MAYORS Context Purpose Acknowledgments The …

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How Denver is empowering students to take action on air quality

WEBA pioneer in this field is Denver, which in 2018 won a $1 million grant through the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge to create a program aimed at …

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What procurement processes govern use of ARP funds

WEBThe non-Federal entity’s documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in 2 CFR 200.317 through 200.327. Procurement and …

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How should a municipality assess and improve equity in its COVID …

WEBHow should a municipality assess and improve equity in its COVID-19 response and recovery? The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (“Treasury”) Final Rule …

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How can municipalities determine income eligibility in order to …

WEBHow can municipalities determine income eligibility in order to best leverage federal funding for vulnerable populations? The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021’s …

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What guidelines can a municipality apply to determine which …

WEBWhat guidelines can a municipality apply to determine which populations, households, or geographic areas have been disproportionately impacted for the funding …

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What are the guidelines for using ARP funds for capital projects

WEBProjects that have a total capital expenditure greater than $1 million require a written justification.[5] Recipients are not required to submit this written justification as …

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What are the parameters on using lost revenue funds

WEBUnder this option, which is newly offered in the Final Rule, Treasury presumes that up to $10 million in revenue has been lost due to the public health …

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Can a municipality use ARP funds on operational costs and capital

WEBCan a municipality use ARP funds on operational costs and capital improvements to facilities impacted by lost revenue from pandemic which, prior to COVID-19, generated …

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