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DALLAS, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The deadline to request Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) allocations is Oct. 16, a deadline of critical importance to Texas counties and municipalities seeking assistance in offsetting COVID-19-related payroll costs. "It is important for counties and municipalities to meet this deadline as the state has made it clear there will be no extensions," said Dallas attorney Bruce Hendrick, who leads the team at Carrington Coleman Sloman & Blumenthalassisting governments with the preparation of their applications requesting their initial 20 percent funding allotment. "If there is any question about the need for the funds, we recommend going forward with the request," Mr. Hendrick said. "If a decision is subsequently made not to use the funds, they simply must be returned to the state by December 15. No harm, no foul." Mr. Hendrick said that guidance is based upon the Per Se Rule regarding payroll expenses for public health and public safety employees, which states that eligible expenditures covered under CRF guidelines include payroll for employees "substantially dedicated" to mitigating COVID-19. This results in the ability to apply funds the municipality receives to payroll costs dating back to March 1, potentially providing millions of dollars in relief. "There is no question this strategy works, and we wouldn't want local governments that are struggling during this time to leave money on the table." For more information, visit https://www.ccsb.com/tdem-last-call-application-deadline/. About Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, LLPCelebrating its 50th year, Carrington Coleman is a Dallas-based law firm focused on litigation and transactional services in the real estate, oil and gas, securities, construction, professional services, technology, and health care industries, among others. The firm provides counsel in corporate transactions, corporate governance, banking, bankruptcy/restructuring, intellectual property, litigation and appeals, employment, and family wealth/estate planning. Learn more about the firm at www.carringtoncoleman.com. Media Contact:Rhonda Reddick800-559-4534[emailprotected] SOURCE Carrington Coleman Related Links http://www.carringtoncoleman.com

Answer: Application Deadline for Coronavirus Relief Funds Looms for Local Texas Governments Carrington Coleman: Funds will help offset COVID-19 payroll pressure