The Town of Herndon is working to secure an agreement to ensure the proper use of a substantial COVID-19 grant from the federal government.
In order to keep a $4.3 million grant from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) act, the Herndon’s Town Council must approve an agreement that outlines proper uses and reporting procedures.
The funds needed to be used for “necessary expenditures due to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus disease,” according to town documentation.
Herndon received the money from the CARES act in late April, but would theoretically have to pay it back unless the council signs a “sub-award agreement” with Fairfax County, the town attorney said at a council work session on August 4.
“This agreement specifies the amount awarded to the town and lays out the terms under which specific funding uses and reporting requirements and other procedures are to take place,” the attorney said.
Funds were allocated to localities based on population from the 2019 Census, town documentation said.
According to a council member at the meeting, Herndon received the relief money quickly compared to other Virginia jurisdictions.
“There are still jurisdictions in the Commonwealth that are struggling to get funding of any sort,” the council members said, adding that it only took a “quick” email from Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay to receive assistance.
Next week, the town council is expected to approve the agreement with Fairfax County, according to a recommendation from the town’s attorney.
Image via Town of Herndon
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