Public Hearings: 31:95-b Appropriation for Funds Made Available During Year.

Special One Time Highway Payment - $173,235.85 based on the passage of Senate Bill 401 effective in July 2022. SB 401 directs the department to divide and distribute a $30 million one time payment between all New Hampshire municipalities based on the distribution methods of Block Grant Aid Apportionment A. This one time highway payment is based on the municipalities' mileage of Class IV and Class V highways, as well as the municipalities' population.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Pursuant to RSA 31:95-b to accept $173,235.85 of Special One-Time Highway funds and expend on paving needs as discussed September 12, 2022

Locality Equipment Grant - $50,000.00 this grant provides support of up to $50,000 per New Hampshire locality (cities and towns) for purchasing safety and emergency equipment needed as a result of or in response to the health crisis and its negative effects. Cruiser $45,600. and $4,359 for Fit Up costs.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Pursuant to RSA 31:95-b to accept $50,000 of Gofferr Locality Equipment Grant and credit for the purchase of a safety response vehicle.

Critical Communication Generators Grant - $22,110.73 Emergency Management Performance Grant for the purchase and install generators for three critical communication towers to provide back up power.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: Pursuant to RSA 31:95-b to accept $22,110.73 for the three communication tower backup generators.