Link to NEU website: https://opendata.maryland.gov/stories/s/ARP-NEU-Landing-Page/iig8-s6az/

For those who joined, we will be posting the recording of this webinar after we end and will also send out the slides.

For those who joined, we will be posting the recording of this webinar after we end and will also send out the slides.

For those who joined, we will be posting the recording of this webinar after we end and will also send out the slides.

Link to question portal: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDZvPVwx5UXX6odapKvkJCgypgStSuoTuApaqBIbrLQdbf5Q/viewform

Info available about upcoming report due in April?

We will be hosting an webinar on reporting on 2/24

so if we use the standard deduction we don't have to prove anything else and can use the money for any government services

we will address additional questions towards the end of this session

For those who just joined, we will be posting a recording of this session on the NEU website

Do we actually have to have HAD a revenue loss to qualify? Even if we don’t have to calculate it? There may be some NEUs that haven’t actually had a loss, but those would still qualify to accept the standard revenue loss amount? Or not?

Can we claim 1/2 of our allocation under revenue loss and use the rest for other categories?

Were there any NEUs with an allocation of less than $10 million that said (in their survey responses) that they will calculate revenue loss and not select standard allowance? If so, why would that be beneficial to them?

Can funds be utilized to purchase equipment (ambulance / fire truck, etc.) for our local volunteer fire department? Note: our municipality does not provide fire fighting or ambulance services to our citizens - the fire department is not affiliated with Town government.

Berwyn Heights is receiving $2.6 M. We will re-calculate revenue loss using GFOA’s revised revenue loss calculator so we have a record for any future audit.

If you select the "Standard Loss" would you be able to use the funds for capital projects? For example Stormwater Improvements?

For those who just joined, we will be posting a recording of the webinar after we end and will answer questions towards the end of the session

Much appreciated!

Correction my previous post should be " Standard Allocation"

For those who just joined, we will be posting a recording of the webinar after we end and will answer questions towards the end of the session

Are there any restrictions on capital expenditures under revenue loss (standard allowance)?

Since money is fungible, am I correct that NEUs can still continue to build reserves with their own revenues, as long as any ARPA funds can still be shown to cover eligible government services?

I have the same question as LaVerne Peakes.

Are there any restrictions on capital expenditures under revenue loss (standard allowance)?

Under the purchase of police vehicles, do they need to be purchased outright? Or can they be leased as long as the lease ends prior to 12/31/2026

Can we set up our ID ME account or do we need an access code from the state to do that?

I have the same questions as Dan Spealman. we haven't had any revenue loss.

You can set it up Laura Allen but they want your personal information (SS, DL etc)

but e can use our funds for police and administrative staff, correct?

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If we received less than 10million, can we use the full allocation as standard revenue loss? If so, would it make sense to even use the other categories for projects like water, sewer, etc if they are provided for by our NEU.?

How has the storm water infrastructure eligibility been expanded?

So if a city wanted to use all the funding under revenue loss and completed other programming under general revenue is that ok?

Will the slides be made available?

Can funds be utilized to purchase equipment (ambulance / fire truck, etc.) for our local volunteer fire department? Note: our municipality does not provide fire fighting or ambulance services to our citizens - the fire department is not affiliated with Town government.

I have the same question as Michelle Henson. Can funds be utilized to purchase equipment (ambulance / fire truck, etc.) for our local volunteer fire department? Note: our municipality does not provide fire fighting or ambulance services to our citizens - the fire department is not affiliated with Town government.

Thank You Ben.

so can we use the funds for police and admin staff?

Yes

We used the revenue loss calculation to determine our use of the first tranche of funds, but can we use the standard allowance for our second tranche?

Stormwater Management Project would be considered "General Government Services"?

Treasury will be releasing an updated list of FAQs sometime in the next couple/few weeks. I'm certain that will include more clarity on the definition of government services.

It seems too easy....the standard allowance /revenue loss.. Thanks

Is there a limit to sub-recipient funding?

Could the city just buy the fire truck and donate it to the volunteer fire department?

Are NEU's still prohibited from reducing the real estate tax rate to ease the burden on citizens?

The standard allowance is 10M regardless of the size of the municipality?

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OK, thank you!

Still unclear on the Fire Department question. Our municipality does not provide fire fighting services to our citizens - the fire department is not affiliated with Town government. If the Town donates funds to purchase a new fire truck, can that be challenged?

Will this webinar available along with slides

Be available along with slides

Recording and slides will be made available

If a Town decides to provides citizens with direct payments what is recommended for confirming income eligibility?

Thanks to Hagerty and DBM for putting this together and their ongoing support. And if you haven't already reviewed Treasury's Overview of the Final Rule, it's worth doing so (at a manageable 44 pages): https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/SLFRF-Final-Rule-Overview.pdf

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Thank you.

Very helpful, thank you all!

thanks