HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9340RESOLUTION 9340
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A CARES ACT NONPROFIT RELIEF GRANT
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act,
passed on March 27th, provides over $2 trillion in federal economic relief to protect the
American people from the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19; the CARES
Act provides assistance for American workers, families, and small businesses, and
preserves jobs for American industries; and
WHEREAS, Section 5001 of the CARES Act established the $150 billion
Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF), providing payments to state, local, and tribal
governments navigating the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak; and
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2020, the Minnesota Legislative Advisory
Commission approved Governor Walz's request to formally allocate state received
CARES Act funds to counties, cities, and townships in the State of Minnesota (State);
and
WHEREAS, the CARES Act sets criteria that expenses must meet to be eligible
for CRF funding reimbursement, and the Federal Treasury's Coronavirus Relief Fund
Guidance (Treasury Guidance) and Section 601(3) of the Social Security Act further
outline allowable uses of CARES Act funds; and
WHEREAS, the Treasury Guidance permits local governments to transfer CARES
Act funds to non-profit entities for further distribution, so long as such distribution
qualifies as an eligible expense; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the CARES Act and Treasury Guidance, the City Council
has considered how to use its CARES Act funds in a manner that complies with CRF
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is in the best interests of the City, and
in compliance with the CARES Act, Treasury Guidance, and guidance promulgated by the
State, to allocate a portion of the City's CARES Act funds to certain non-profit entities for
eligible purposes.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The City Council of the City of Mounds View authorizes a maximum of $35, 00 to fund
the Mounds View Nonprofit Relief Grant Program to provide temporary financial support
to nonprofits adversely impacted by the COVID- 19 pandemic and the COVID-19
peacetime emergency with grants up to $ 9,7.50. The goal of the Program is to help
nonprofits through the current economic crisis, continue to deliver much needed services
to the community and retain local jobs. The Program policy guidelines are attached as
Exhibit A.
2. Also, be it resolved that by the City Council of the City of Mounds View, Minnesota
that performance or delivery must occur during the covered period of March 1, 2020, to
Nov. 15, 2020.
3. Also, be it resolved that any and all distribution, transfer, or use of City CARES Act
funds may only occur so long as such distribution is made in compliance with the
CARES Act and guidance issued by the Treasury Department and/or State.
4. Also, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Mounds View, Minnesota that the
Mayor, City Administrator, staff and consultants are hereby authorized and directed to take
any and all additional steps and actions necessary in order to accomplish the intent of this
Resolution.
Adopted this 9th day of November, 2020
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Carol A. Mueller, Ma or
ATTEST:
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Nyle ikm d, City Administrator
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