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The League will continue to compile resources related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and city operations on this page. Bookmark www.lmc.org/covid19 and check here for updates. We are also working to keep cities updated via our Facebook page, Twitter account, and MemberLink communication.
Latest updates:
- Second Round of American Rescue Plan Act Funding to Be Distributed June 28 (June 27, 2022)
- Governor Signs Bill to Fund Front-Line Worker Pay and Unemployment Insurance Repayment (May 2, 2022)
- ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Final Rule Released (Jan. 10, 2022)
- NLC Offers Program to Help Cities Navigate ARPA Grant Opportunities (Nov. 1, 2021)
Get answers to FAQs on these topics:
- General Operational Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated June 14, 2022)
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reporting (Updated April 27, 2022)
- American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Information for Cities (Updated March 21, 2022)
- Insurance Trust Coverage Response During COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated March 14, 2022)
- Vaccination and Testing of City Employees for COVID-19 (Updated Jan. 20, 2022)
Additional resources:
Emergency declaration and electronic meetings
- City Options for Meeting Remotely
- Model Declaration for Electronic Meetings (doc)
- Model Notice of Pandemic or State of Emergency (doc)
- Model Notice of Interactive Technology Meeting (doc)
- Model Declaration of Remote Meetings (doc)
City operations
- Information Memo: Meetings of City Councils
- LMC Pandemic Planning Guidance for Cities (pdf)
- Template for infectious disease Continuity of Operations supplement from MN Management and Budget (pdf)
Information about public health
- Minnesota COVID-19 Public Dashboard
- Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 webpage
- CDC COVID-19 information
Communications resources
Previous updates:
- ARPA Project and Expenditure Report Now Open for Filing (April 4, 2022)
- American Rescue Plan Act Reporting: Steps to Take Right Now (March 21, 2022)
- American Rescue Plan Act Compliance and Reporting Guidance Updated (March 7, 2022)
- Supreme Court Stays OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Requirements (Jan. 14, 2022)
- New Guidance Clarifies Use of Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds for Broadband (June 18, 2021)
- FFCRA Leave and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Published April 2, 2021)
- Updated Guidance Clarifies Documentation Requirements for Coronavirus Relief Funds (Sept. 28, 2020)
- Financial Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic (July 15, 2020)
Contact the League with questions
Contact the League’s Human Resources or Research departments with any questions.
