ADVOCACY
The first of VLCT Advocacy’s always timely Legislative Reports will be published this Friday, 1/7.
ARPA
ARPA Reporting Portal & NEU and Non-UGLGs Agreements and Supporting Documents User Guide
The reporting portal is now open to non-entitlement units of local government (NEUs). The NEU and Non-UGLGs Agreements and Supporting Documents User Guide, issued last month, tells NEUs how to use Treasury’s Portal to confirm their accounts, designate the SLFRF reporting roles, and submit the required information prior to the report that is due by 4/30. Whoever was named Authorized Representative for your ARPA award when you certified with the State of Vermont last summer is automatically listed as the Account Administrator in Treasury's Portal. This person will need to enter the portal first and designated all other roles before anyone else from your municipality can gain access. Please don’t wait to do this!
MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
VLCT’s Town Meeting Webpage contains important resources for 2022, including a Quick Guide, model warnings, articles, a social services appropriation policy, and more. We’ll also promptly notify members of any legislative updates critical to municipalities.
PACIF
2022 Coverage Documents & Declarations
PACIF will email members electronic versions of the 2022 coverage documents, declarations, vehicle insurance cards, and supporting documentation the week of January 17. Need a paper copy? Email underwriting@vlct.org.
Volunteer Fire Departments in PACIF
If you have not yet submitted your 2021 workers’ compensation assigned risk role and payroll roster, please email it as soon as possible to Suzie Benoit.
PACIF is now accepting applications for its 2022 Grant program, with up to 100% reimbursement of eligible expenses, and the 2022 John Lawe Scholarship program.
Use this practical information to better understand the municipality’s risk when third parties rent your space or facility for their events.
OTHER UPDATES
The AFG Program provides financial assistance for critical training and equipment to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated EMS organizations, and state fire training academies.
The Vermont chapter of the American Institute of Architects is calling for submissions for their Affordable Housing Charette. AIAVT offers pro-bono design input to towns, non-profits, or community groups that have affordable housing development project ideas.
Does your community or municipal organization have a capital plan in place? If so, enter it in the Vermont Bond Bank’s capital plan contest. Email entries to ashley@vtbondagency.org by 2/1. Then participate in the Capital Plan Forum on 4/7.
