The Sixth Webinar in the COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Local Governments Series

Sent on behalf of the Michigan Department of Treasury

 

The Sixth Webinar in our COVID-19 Updates and

Resources for Local Governments Series

In partnership with the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Townships Association and Michigan Association of Counties, the Michigan Department of Treasury is pleased to announce the joint webinar, “COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Local Governments,” at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

Topics will include updates on CARES Act funding for local governments including: first responder hazard pay premiums, public safety and public health payroll expenditures, August revenue sharing payments, and water utility assistance. Additional topics include opportunities for local government to support businesses and an update on FEMA grant dollars.

Participants can register and submit questions on the webinar’s registration page.

I. Welcome & Introductions

Heather Frick, Bureau Director, Bureau of Local Government and School Services, Michigan Department of Treasury

II. CARES Act: First Responder Hazard Pay Premiums Program (FRHPPP), Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement Program (PSPHPRP), and Updates to the August Revenue Sharing Payment

Evah Cole, Division Administrator, Revenue Sharing and Grants Division, Michigan Department of Treasury

 

III. CARES Act: Water Utility Update

Lewis Roubal, Chief Deputy Director for Opportunity, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Josh Rivera, Economic Stability Administration Policy Director, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

 

IV. Opportunities for Local Government to Support Businesses

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

 

V. FEMA Update

Penny Burger, Grants and Financial Management Section Manager, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, Michigan State Police

VI. Question and Answer 

VII.Closing Remarks

Heather Frick, Bureau Director, Bureau of Local Government and School Services, Michigan Department of Treasury

Each webinar is limited to 1,000 attendees.  With previous webinars reaching capacity limits, participants are strongly encouraged to register early.  

Additionally, the Michigan Department of Treasury has developed a webpage with numbered letters, memorandums, webinars, and resources regarding COVID-19 updates for local governments and school districts. This webpage was created to ensure that Michigan communities have access to the most up-to-date guidance and is updated frequently with information and resources as they become available.  A recorded copy of this webinar and the PowerPoint will be made available within 24 hours after the webinar is completed on this webpage.