[OMS_MANAGERS] First Glance Stimulus Bill

[Director, Executive]

On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 6:08 PM Jeffrey King <jking at forestgrove-or.gov>
wrote:

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> Thx
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> Attached is a first glance. Of the federal Covid-19 Stimulus Bill.  I am
> sure we will receive   an update of the final bill signed by the President.
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> -Jeff
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> *From:* OMS_MANAGERS [mailto:
> oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] *On Behalf Of *STUART
> Sheri * OPRD via OMS_MANAGERS
> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:48 PM
> *To:* Oregon Main Street program managers <
> oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> *Subject:* Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Municipal Financial Assistance
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> I wonder if they are referencing CDBG (Community Development Block Grant)
> funds? These are federal dollars that are distributed directly to
> “entitlement” cities and the rest to the state.
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> In Oregon, the following receive direct funds through a specified formula
> developed by HUD:
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> *Oregon tribes, urban cities (Albany, Ashland, Beaverton, Bend, Corvallis,
> Eugene, Grants Pass, Gresham, Hillsboro, Medford, Portland, Redmond, Salem,
> and Springfield), and counties (Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington).*
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> The rest of the cities must compete for funds allocated to the state and
> managed through IFA in Business Oregon. J
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> As a side note, Business Oregon is accepting comments on the proposed
> method of distribution for the next round. This is something they are
> periodically required to do.
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> *From:* OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> *On
> Behalf Of *Dave Rucklos
> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:09 PM
> *To:* Oregon Main Street program managers <
> oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> *Subject:* [OMS_MANAGERS] Municipal Financial Assistance
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> Hi everyone,
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> With a number of cities now providing financial grants to small businesses
> (Beaverton, Hillsboro for example), our city has indicated that they are
> unable to do so because we don't meet a population threshold of 50,000.
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> I have asked for clarification on this point, but would like to know if
> any of your cities with populations less than 50,000 are taking financial
> steps to assist your members.
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> Thank you in advance.
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> Dave Rucklos
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> Executive Director
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> McMinnville Downtown Association
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