Coos County Delegation

LEGAL NOTICE

Coös County Public Hearing on the

Coös County Commissioners’ Recommended

FY2020 Supplemental Budget

July 24, 2020, 10 AM

Due to the State of Emergency declared by the Governor as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the Governor’s Emergency Order #12 pursuant to Executive Order 2020-04, this public body is authorized to meet electronically.

The meeting may be accessed by dialing the following:

1-646-558-8656 or www.zoom.us/join

Meeting ID: 817 4928 6377 Password: 095499

Funding is requested for the Long-term Care Stabilization program, First Responder Stipend and related COVID-19 expenses.  The $1,352,355 appropriation will be used for nursing home salaries, Corrections Salaries, Sheriff Salaries, payroll taxes, and other expenses.

In April 2020, the County was approved to participate in the NH Long-Term Care Stabilization program.  The program was extended until July 2020.  The funds received from this program will be used to off-set the expenses incurred.  In May 2020, the First Responder Stipend Program was announced.  Corrections and Sheriff Employees qualified for this program.  The County also received additional funds from the 2020 CARES Act that will be used to offset COVID-19 related expenses.

Approval of this supplemental appropriation will not affect the county tax apportionments to the towns/city in calendar year 2020. 

REVENUE:

Federal/State Grants                                                                     $169,515

CARES Act Revenue                                                                     $666,960

1st Responder Fund Revenue                                                         $73,830

LTC Stabilization Fund Revenue                                                   $442,050

TOTAL REVENUE                                                                        $1,352,355               

EXPENDITURE:

Provider Assessments                                                                      $72,370

Covid-19 Expenses                                                                         $725,125

1st Responder Fund Expense                                                          $75,620

LTC Stabilization Fund Expense                                                   $479,240

TOTAL EXPENDITURE                                                              $1,352,355 

The Coös County Delegation will hold a meeting at the conclusion of the Public Hearing and take action on the Supplemental Budget.