State Representative Gabe Firment advised the Red River Parish Police Jury to document all of the expenses incurred while fighting the COVID-19 virus.  And be sure to file for reimbursements.  Firment met with the Police Jury at their August meeting Wednesday morning.

“The Legislature set aside $500,000,000 for local government expenses in the virus fight,” said Firment.  He noted, “Red River’s first allocation was about $300,000.  The parish did not submit initially.

Supervisor Jessie Davis and Jury President Shawn Beard discussed if there had been any expenses and if anything had been submitted.  Davis said, “Its not that bad.  Nothing has been submitted (for reimbursement).  Firment told the jury, “There are certain timelines and you have to submit expenses during those timelines.”

Representative Firment advised the jury to go to the website for instructions or said he would assist in filing for reimbursement.

A program for local businesses was also discussed.  Firment said information is at Louisiana Main Street website explaining which businesses would be eligible for economic assistance.  He said, “They can each get up to $15,000 if they qualify.  It is pretty simple to get up to $5,000.  I urge small businesses to apply.  The state Treasurer can help or I can help with this.”

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