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City to receive CARES Act funding thanks to Governor’s use of Executive Power

[Duluth, MN] The City of Duluth will receive $6,570,650 in CARES Act funds thanks to Governor Walz using executive powers to distribute allocations to government entities across the state.

“I am grateful to Governor Walz and the State of Minnesota for listening to our request to release these funds,” Mayor Larson said. “The City of Duluth is not alone in needing reprieve from the toll that COVID-19 has had on our budget, and appreciate the Governor being willing to use executive powers to allocate these funds on our behalf.”

The CARES Act has specific guidelines of costs that are eligible for reimbursement. Costs must have been incurred due to the public health emergency of COVID-19, and had not been budgeted for. Costs eligible must have been incurred between March 1, 2020 and December 30, 2020. As was discussed at a previous City Council meeting, these funds are not available to address other revenue shortfalls.

Examples of allowed reimbursable allocations include: cleaning supplies, PPE, hand sanitizer that help prevent the spread of COVID-19, workers compensation, FMLA and emergency sick leave, unemployment costs, and supplies to allow staff to work from home including but not limited to technology supplies, software, etc.

The City continues to work with the League of Minnesota Cities, and the State of Minnesota for guidance on CARES Act allocations and will work diligently to use its full allocation based on federal guidelines.

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