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CITY OF RICHMOND
50 NORTH 5TH STREET
RICHMOND, INDIANA 47374
David M. Snow, Mayor
Department of Infrastructure & Development
Beth Fields, Director
Date: November 25, 2020
To: Richmond Common Council
CC: David M. Snow, Mayor
From: Beth Fields, Director
Re: Ordinance 29-2020 Grant Ordinance — OCRA
Ordinance 29-2020 is an Appropriation Ordinance Authorizing the Submittal, Acceptance and
Appropriation of a grant from the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA).
On November 13th, Governor Holcomb signed Executive Order 20-48 to implement pandemic
requirements for all Hoosiers and targeted restrictions for counties which have high levels of COVID-19
based on a color -coded metric system. Governor Holcomb also announced the allocation of an additional
$20 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund for local governments to financially support the public
awareness, education, and compliance with these requirements.
The City of Richmond received an allocation of $114,699. This allocation will supplement the prior
allocation of $300 million and will be administered similarly but separately from that program. The
Indiana Finance Authority will continue to manage this Supplemental Program. This Supplemental
Program has its own combined certification and reimbursement form for eligible expenses. Eligible
expenses must be incurred and submitted by December 30, 2020 for reimbursement in January 2021.
Eligible expenses include:
a. Reviewing and/or implementing local event safety plans and local public health
requirements in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order #20-48, dated
November 13, 2020.
b. Reviewing and/or implementing local event safety plans and local public health
requirements in accordance with your community's governing body's resolutions or
ordinances.
e. Increased on -site inspections of local businesses and other public and private facilities.
d. Public education / awareness campaign of the immediate need for limiting gatherings,
mask protection and social distancing.
e. Training and education to support compliance with local and State-wide safety measures.
f. Print or electronic media to promote any of the initiatives set forth above
If you have questions or need any additional information, please let me know. I can be reached
via email bfields@richmondindiana.gov or phone 765.983.7211(offiee) or 765.580.8050 (mobile).