Key Dates

After the US House of Representatives passes the Senate version of the American Rescue Plan, Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez announce the breakdown of the more than $10 billion in direct, flexible, federal assistance to the State of New Jersey.  Per the official allocation released by the US Department of Treasury, Trenton will receive $72,913,998.  The preliminary guidance includes four broad areas of spending, including direct response to the public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, aid to essential workers, replacing lost or reduced revenues, and investments in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure.

President Joe Biden signs the American Rescue Plan into law.  The first disbursement of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, as well as additional guidance on how to spend them, will be released within 60 days.

The New Jersey League of Municipalities hosts a webinar on the American Rescue Plan and the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.

Mayor Gusciora announces the formation of the city’s American Rescue Plan Committee made up of city officials, policy experts, and community leaders to evaluate and advise on potential uses for Trenton’s share of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.

New Jersey elected officials provide a summary briefing concerning the American Rescue Plan.

The American Rescue Plan Advisory Committee met for this first time this morning to discuss the preliminary guidance to the ARP.  The Committee plans to hold weekly meetings.

Pre-award requirements for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds are released by the US Department of Treasury.  The City of Trenton’s Finance Department prepares the necessary information to receive those funds.

Members of the American Rescue Plan Committee attend “New Funding for Cities: The American Rescue Plan and Other Federal Funding Opportunities to Combat Gun Violence,” a web event hosted by Everytown for Gun Safety.

Members of the American Rescue Plan Committee attend “American Rescue Plan Stimulus Funding: What you need to know,” a webinar hosted by What Works Cities concerning how cities can leverage ARP funding to support their local efforts to advance data capacity within their cities, economic mobility, and equity outcomes for their residents.

Leaders of the city’s unions meet with Mayor Gusciora, members of City Council, and members of the Departments of Administration and Finance to present options for premium pay for first responders, essential workers, and City employees who have worked throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

City of Trenton Chief Technology Officer, Joseph Rivera presents to the American Rescue Plan Committee on potential broadband infrastructure projects that could help to bridge Trenton’s digital divide.

The US Department of Treasury releases the “Interim Final Rule,” a document detailing the permissible uses of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.  Initially released as a 151-page document, the guidance has been updated periodically and will be open for an additional 60-day period for comment before the “Final Rule” is issued.

The American Rescue Plan Committee receives a presentation from Michael DeLoreto, the Director of the Government & Regulatory Affairs Group at Gibbons P.C.

The City of Trenton receives the first tranche of its portion of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, totaling $36,456,999.

Members of the American Rescue Plan Committee attend “Federal Advocacy: ARPA Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Guidance Update,” a discussion and Q&A hosted by the National League of Cities’ legislative team and representatives of the White House and US Treasury Department to address the most pressing questions posed by municipal officials and staff.

The New Jersey League of Municipalities hosts a second webinar to discuss the US Treasury’s “Interim Final Rule."

The 60-day comment period for the “Interim Final Rule” will close.

Tune in at 6:00 p.m. for a remote overview of the legislation giving Trenton $73 million in federal aid and the guidance from the U.S. Treasury on allowable expenditures. Log-in Info below:

Join ZoomGov Meeting
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1605020816?pwd=Sm1yRU9XakJieHZGd01kTnA4TjJWUT09

Meeting ID: 160 502 0816
Passcode: 013544
One tap mobile
+16692545252,,1605020816# US (San Jose)
 +16468287666,,1605020816# US (New York)

Dial by your location
+1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose)
+1 646 828 7666 US (New York)
+1 551 285 1373 US
+1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 160 502 0816
Find your local number: https://www.zoomgov.com/u/ac45fq6VNA

Join ZoomGov Meeting
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1609041907?pwd=andEOFc2ZlhPdUw0Q0FXMGZmTVFXZz09

Meeting ID: 160 904 1907
Passcode: 451135
One tap mobile
+16692545252,,1609041907# US (San Jose)
 +16468287666,,1609041907# US (New York)

Dial by your location
+1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose)
+1 646 828 7666 US (New York)
+1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose)
+1 551 285 1373 US
Meeting ID: 160 904 1907
Find your local number: https://www.zoomgov.com/u/abXKyQ3w6

 
Monday's presentation will be followed by a brief Q & A to address any comments or concerns. The webinar will be recorded so residents who cannot attend the meeting will still have access to the discussion. No registration is required beforehand.