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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:
- 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)
- Full MN House Passes Bill Providing Front-Line Worker Pay (Feb. 28, 2022)
- Supreme Court Stays OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Requirements (Jan. 14, 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:
- 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)
- General Operational Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated Jan. 25, 2022)
- City Employment Issues During COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated Jan. 20, 2022)
- Vaccination and Testing of City Employees for COVID-19 (Updated Jan. 20, 2022)
- Employment Accommodations During COVID-19 (Updated Aug. 3, 2021)
Additional resources:
Model forms for employee leave under Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Forms to be used for 2021:
- Employee Request for Emergency Paid Sick Leave Under ARPA (doc)
- Employee Request for Public Health Emergency Leave Under ARPA (doc)
Forms to be used for 2020:
- Request for Emergency Paid Sick Leave (doc)
- Employee Request for Public Health Emergency Leave (doc)
- Designation Notice for Public Health Emergency Leave (doc)
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
- CDC: Communication Resources
- CDC Social Media Toolkit
- Staying Ahead of the Message: A Guide to Communicating During a Crisis
Previous updates:
- 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)
- FFCRA Leave 2020 (Published April 2, 2021)
- Road to Recovery Webinar Series: Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Introduction (March 16, 2021)
- Considerations When Closing City Facilities (Updated Feb. 12, 2021)
- Coronavirus Relief Fund Spending May Trigger Audit Requirement (Feb. 8, 2021)
- Updated Guidance Clarifies Documentation Requirements for Coronavirus Relief Funds (Sept. 28, 2020)
- Guidance for Cities on Providing Assistance to Businesses (Updated Sept. 17, 2020)
- #WeGotThis Series: Leadership During Challenges and Uncertainty (July 22, 2020)
- Financial Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic (July 15, 2020)
- Labor Relations Issues During COVID-19 Pandemic (April 3, 2020)
Contact the League with questions
Contact the League’s Human Resources or Research departments with any questions.
