Santa Clause is Coming! Dec 18

Santa Clause is Coming! Saturday, December 5, 2020 Santa is coming to the Cranston Heights Fire District! We were able to work out the details with Santa and his elves and we are excited to announce our 2020 Schedule! Santa Visit Details: 

 

•All trips will start approximately at 5:30pm. 

 

•Trips are weather and emergency dependent. Any changes will be posted here on our Facebook page. 

•Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we will not be handing candy canes out this year. This is to keep both you and our personnel safe. 

 

•Many neighbors take this time to give us donation. 

 

While we truly appreciate your monetary contribution, we respectfully ask that you make your donation via PayPal (cranstonheightsfire.link/give) or send us a check in the mail.

  This allows us to keep our route on track, and limit interactions following our Covid-19 guidelines. 

•We try our very best to make it down every street. 

\If we happen to miss your street, please simply send us a message. 

We cannot guarantee it, but we will do our best to re-direct Santa back that way. \\

As always, we appreciate your support and we can’t wait to see you, our beloved neighbors! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send us a message.

Delaware’s Fines & Fees System: A Modern Debtor’s Prison? Wednesday, December 9th, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.

 

Delaware’s Fines & Fees System:

A Modern Debtor’s Prison?

Wednesday, December 9th, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. 

 

Register now at 

 https://tinyurl.com/CEDP-reg2

We would like to think “debtor’s prison” is a thing of the past. The Campaign to End Debtor’s Prison invites you to attend the second of our two-part series on Delaware’s fines and fees system, collateral consequences, potential solutions, and collaborative reforms. Join us as we learn more from our state officials and a national policy expert. Your voice is important in moving us forward in effective reforms!

Panelists include

• Darius J. Brown, Delaware State Senator • Bethany Hall-Long, Delaware Lieutenant Governor

• Kathleen Jennings, Attorney General of Delaware • Gayle P. Lafferty, Delaware State Court Administrator

• Priya Sarathy Jones, National Policy and Campaign Director of the Fines & Fees Justice Center, Washington, D.C.

  In case you missed it: Link to recording of November’s panel discussion • Link to November’s PowerPoint presentation

  Sponsored by

  Campaign to End Debtor’s Prison, Network Delaware

  in collaboration with

  Building People Power Campaign • Coalition to Dismantle the New Jim Crow • Coalition for Smart Justice • Delaware Center for Justice Delaware United • League of Women Voters of New Castle County • Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League

Pay Your BTCC Dues Online

Pay Your BTCC Dues Online

NCC Senior Property Tax Reductions

 

 

https://www.nccde.org/182/Tax-Exemptions

NCC Sewer Mains Maintenance Wed 18 Nov in Brookland Terrace . The sewer mains that have been identified by the acoustical testing as needing cleaning will be performed with our anti-blowback nozzles to mitigate any impact to the residents of the community.

NCC Sewer Mains Maintenance Wed 18 Nov 2020 in Brookland Terrace 

 

The sewer mains that have been identified by the acoustical testing as needing cleaning will be performed with our anti-blowback nozzles to mitigate any impact to the residents of the community. 

 

New Castle County Council, 9th District

Councilman Tim Sheldon (302) 395-8349 timothy.Sheldon@newcastlede.gov

Legislative Aide Michael S Rodriguez (302) 395-8369 MIchael.Rodriguez@newcastlede.gov

ALL COUNTY TREE, SEWER AND DRAINAGE ISSUES: 

 

CALL 302-395-5700 SEWER SERVICE ISSUES: 

REPORT IMMEDIATELY for assistance and to document occurrence. 

 

The County will investigate all claims of sewer backups and consider installation of a backflow valve. Submit requests to Kiana Taylor at 302-395-5710, kiana.taylor@newcastlede.gov 

Discuss proper insurance coverage for sewer backups with your insurance agent. 

 

Additional Sewer Service related questions can be directed to Rob Roff, Sewer Operations Manager, 302-395-5868, robert.roff@newcastlede.gov 

PARK MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL TREE ISSUES:

The County will investigate all concerns with park maintenance and tree issues within the park. Submit reports to: ParksRequest@newcastlede.gov or call Luann Taylor at 302-395-5720. 

Additional Park related questions can be directed to Kendall Sommers, Parks Division Manager, 302-395-5737, kendall.sommers@newcastlede.gov 

TREES AND/OR DEBRIS IN A CREEK

If trees or debris are blocking flow, please report to Nate Carey, 302-395-5706, Nathaniel.Carey@newcastlede.gov for inspection.

Additional Stormwater 

Drainage related questions can be directed to Mike Harris, Storm- water Division Manager, 302-395-5806, michael.harris@newcastlede.gov 

All general questions and concerns can be directed to Jason Zern, Senior Manager, 302-463- 9093, jason.zern@newcastlede.gov 

SPEEDING CARS IN NEIGHBORHOOD Please report 911 to document. You can text to “911”

         Please let BTCC know if you are having issues 302.463.2239 brooklandterrace@gmail.com

 

 

From: Penoza, Kevin <Kevin.Penoza@newcastlede.gov> 
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2020 7:43 AM
To: Brookland Terrace Civic Club <brooklandterrace@gmail.com>; Rodriguez, Michael <MIchael.Rodriguez@newcastlede.gov>
Cc: Roff, Robert <Robert.Roff@newcastlede.gov>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Questions .... Brookland Terrace preventative maintenance sewer work . Re: sewer inspection/flushing

 

Good morning,

 

I’m reaching out to you this morning to inform you that New Castle County is preparing to begin the cleaning work in Brookland Terrace on Wednesday of next week.

 

The sewer mains that have been identified by the acoustical testing as needing cleaning will be performed with our anti-blowback nozzles to mitigate any impact to the residents of the community. 

 

If you have any other questions at this time, please let us know.

 

Regards,

 

Kevin Penoza P.E.

Acting Operations Services Manager

New Castle County

Department of Public Works

187A Old Churchmans Road

New Castle, DE  19720

Office: 302-395-5723

Kevin.Penoza@NewCastleDE.Gov

Woodland Park Neighborhood Yard Sale 11.14.20

  Woodland Park Neighborhood Yard Sale 11.14.20

 

 

The Yard Sale Committee is planning a fall community yard sale on November 14th from 8-1pm (Rain date Sunday the 15th).

Now is the time to clean out your closets, garages, attics and make some extra cash! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD to your family and friends and on facebook groups and pages.

Brookland Terrace and Woodland Heights held very successful yard sales this fall and we hope ours will bring a lot of traffic as well. You are welcome to use the attached graphic to help spread the word.

Certificate Of Incorporation And Constitution & By-Laws Of Brookland Terrace Civic Club

 Certificate Of Incorporation And Constitution & By-Laws Of Brookland Terrace Civic Club



Full Text 


CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF

BROOKLAND TERRACE CIVIC CLUB NEW CASTLE COUNTY DELAWARE

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION ( Abridged )

    The name of this corporation is BROOKLAND TERRACE CIVIC CLUB.

    The nature of the business and the objects and purposes to be transacted, promoted and carried on are; to promote the general welfare of Brookland Terrace, and all residents therefor; to provide Brookland Terrace with an efficient organization pledged to service and dedicated to the principle that "better citizens make better communities;" to promote, encourage, and assist any worthwhile movement that would benefit Brookland terraced and the residents thereof; and to render service to the County of New Castle, to the State of Delaware, and to the United States of America; promote the adoption and professional standards, and to develop by precept and example a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizen.

    To enter into, make and perform contracts of every kind for any lawful purpose, without limit as to amount, with any person, firm, association or corporation, town, city, country, state, territory or government.

    The said corporation shall not have any capital stock.

    This Corporation is to have perpetual existence .

    The affairs of this corporation shell be conducted by the officers and persons as provided for by the By-Laws of said Club, and such officers and persons shell be chosen at the times and places, and in the manner fixed by the laws of the state of Delaware, and by the By-Laws of said Club.

    The corporation may become seized and possessed of either real or personal property to the value of Fifty Thousand Dollars.

    The amount of indebtedness which said corporation may at any time incur shall be fixed by the By-Laws, but at no time shall the indebtedness or liability of the said corporation exceed the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars.

    The private property of the incorporators or the members of said club shall not be liable for the payment of corporate debts to any extent whatever.

    this corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal any provision contained in this certificate of incorporation in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by law and all rights conferred on officers, directors and members, herein are granted subject to this reservation.

        WE THE UNDERSIGNED, being all of incorporators, for the purpose of forming a corporation in pursuance to an act of the legislature of the state of     delaware entitled "An Act Providing General Corporation Law" (approved March 10, 1899) and the acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto, do     make and file this certificate of incorporation. hereby declaring and certifying that the facts herein stated are true, and accordingly hereunto have set our     respective hands and seals this 29th day of July, A.D., 1940.

    In the presence of:

    JOSEPH A. L. ERRIGO

    FREDERICK MILLER ..............................(SEAL)

    GERTRUDE M. MILLER ..............................(SEAL)

    ROLAND M. ANDERSON .............................(SEAL)

    HARRIET M. ADKINSON .............................(SEAL)




CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE I

Name

    The name of this organization shall be the BROOKLAND TERRACE CIVIC CLUB.

ARTICLE II

Purposes

    Section 1. To promote the general welfare of Brookland Terrace and all residents thereof.
    Section 2. to provide Brookland Terrace with an efficient organization pledged to service and dedicated to the principle that " better citizens make better communities."
    Section 3. To promote, encourage, or assist any worthwhile movement that would benefit Brookland Terrace wand the residents thereof.

Article III

Membership

    Any man of woman who has completed his or her eighteenth year and is willing to subscribe to Article Two of the By-Laws is eligible to apply for membership.

Article IV

Officers

    Section 1. The officers of the organization shall consist of a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, A Sergeant-at-arms, a Chaplain, and a Board of Directors.

Article V

Territory Included

    Brookland Terrace shall include all that section of Christiania Hundred, New Castle County and State of Delaware, as bounded and described according to the plan of Brookland Terrace as recorded in the office for the recording of Deeds, in and for New Castle County, at Wilmington. Membership is also open to interested people from surrounding communities.

ARTICLE VI

Rules For Amending

    An amendment to this Constitution may be presented at any regular meeting to be acted upon at the next regular meeting. A two-thirds majority of those present and voting is required to adopt the proposed amendment.

BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I

Duties and Terms Of Officers

    Section 1. The officers shall be elected at the  regular meeting in may and shall take office at the next regular meeting, serving for one year. In case a vacancy occurs in any office it shall be filled by the board of directors, excepting the office of President, and the person so chosen shall serve only to the end of the unexpired term

    A vacancy in the office of the President shall be filled by the vice-president who automatically becomes President for the unexpired term. A vacancy in the office of vice-president shall be filled by the board of directors as heretofore stated.

    Section 2. The president shall preside at all meetings of the organization and of the board of directors. He shall appoint all committees and be an ex-officio member of all committees. He shall together with the treasurer, sign all checks. In the absence of the president, the vice-president shall preside at meetings.

    Section 3. The Vice President shall fill the office of president at any time that the president may be absent or unable to fulfill the duties of his office.

    Section 4. the secretary shall keep a record of all the meetings of the organization and of the board of directors. he shall prepare and keep on file a correct list of names, addresses and pertinent biographical date of all members. he shall be responsible for notifying members of all meetings and collect and pay over to the treasurer all dues or assessments levied on members.

    Section 5. the treasurer shall deposit any dues or assessments received from the secretary in a wilmington banking institution. together with the president, he shall sign all checks or vouchers or disburse cash of the organization on order of the board of directors, and keep a correct record of all monies collected or disbursed.

    Section 6. the sergeant-at-arms shall assist in maintaining order at all meetings and shall have the further responsibility to see that only member, and guests of members, are admitted to any and all meetings.

    Section 7. the chaplain shall conduct and read all prayers at any and all meetings and social functions of the organization. he shall act as spiritual advisor at all times.

ARTICLE II

Board Of Directors

    Section 1. The Board of Directors shall consist of nine members including six officers of the organization. a quorum of five shall be necessary for the transaction of business.

    Section 2. The board of directors shall expedite in every possible way the business of the organization. it shall prepare a program in advance for each regular meeting and shall act in the name of the organization during intervals between regular meetings. this board shall meet at the call of the president.

ARTICLE III

Standing Committees

    Section 1. there shall be the following standing committees appointed by the president, each to serve one year:

    (a) Membership Committee. duty of this committee is to solicit and investigate all applications for membership, and after a thorough examination refer all applications at the next regular meeting of the organization. any applicant approved by a majority vote of the members present, shall be admitted to membership.
   
    (b) Attendance Committee. Duty of this committee is to assist the secretary in securing full attendance at meetings.

    (c) Entertainment Committee. Duty of this committee is to arrange all social programs of the organization and provide appropriate entertainment and programs to increase interest in attendance at meetings.

    (d) Nominating Committee. Duty of this committee is to prepare a slate of officers and present same to the secretary in time to be sent out to members in the notice for the regular meeting in may.

    (e) Auditing Committee. the newly elected president shall immediately appoint an auditing committee which shall audit the books of the organization and report thereon at the meeting of installation of officers.

Article IV

Section 1. Nominations are presented by the Nominating Committee at the regular meeting in May . Additional nominations for any office can be made from the floor by any member .

Section 2. Elections shell be healed on the same day of nominations are made ( the regular meeting in May ) and may be oral or , if a contest is held and any member so request , secret ballot may be used . Candidate receiving the highest number of votes for any office shall be declared elected to that office

Section 3. All newly elected officers shall be officially installed at the regular meeting in June .


Article V

    Any one intoxicated shall be barred from any and all meetings and no intoxicating drink shall be permitted in the meetings room.

Article VI

Meetings And Order of Business

    Section 1. there shall be regular quarterly meetings

    Section 2. the order of business, unless changed by vote of those present, shall be as follows:

    1. roll call officers

    2. reading and adoption of minutes of previous meeting.

    2. voting on new members

    4. Introduction of new members previously admitted.

    5. treasurers report.

    6. reports of standing committees

    7. reports of special committees

    8. old and unfinished business.

    9. reading of communications and presentation of bills.

    10. new business, including entertainment or special program.

    11. payment of dues.

    12. for the good of the club.

    13. adjournment

ARTICLE VII

Dues

    Section 1. yearly dues shall be $15.00 per home .

    Section 2. anyone six months in arrears in the payment of dues shall be suspended from membership and such suspension shall continue until such time as the dues shall have been paid in full

ARTICLE VIII

    A quorum of 5 members shall be necessary for the transaction of any business at either a special or regular meeting.

ARTICLE IX

    These by-laws may be amended by a majority vote at any regular meeting, provided notice of such proposed amendment is given to the secretary in time     to be included in regular notice sent to members calling such regular meeting.

Special Meeting 29 Oct. Thurs 7PM Topic: Flooding Woodland Run Park & Sewer Blowback Issues Woodland Park : Third Follow Up Zoom Meeting

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Topic: Special Meeting 29 Oct. Thurs 7PM Topic: Flooding Woodland Run Park & Sewer Blowback Issues Woodland Park : Third Follow Up Zoom Meeting 

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Marbrook School Zone Blinking Light Blocked By Tree Limb NB 400 BLOCK Centerville RD At Maryland Ave Reported to Del-DOT

 

Marbrook School Zone Blinking Light  Blocked By Tree Limb NB 400 BLOCK Centerville RD At Maryland Ave Reported to Del-DOT 

Addressed 20 Oct 2020

Special Meeting 29 Oct. Thurs 7PM Topic: Flooding Woodland Run Park & Sewer Blowback Issues Woodland Park : Third Follow Up Zoom Meeting

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COVID-19 Guidance for Communities and Families: Stay Safe this Halloween - Traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating in which treats are handed out to each child should not take place this year and need to be avoided.

- Traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating in which treats are handed out to each child should not take place this year and need to be avoided.

 

COVID-19 Guidance for Communities and Families: Stay Safe this Halloween

There are many ways to celebrate Fall this year including safe Halloween activities. Protect yourself and your household by knowing your risk. The Delaware Division of Public Health offers the following tips to help you safely enjoy all that the season has to offer.

IMPORTANT: Individuals who have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and who are currently isolating from others, as well as those individuals who have recently been exposed to a person with COVID-19, should not participate in any in-person Halloween festivities and should not give out candy to trick-or-treaters in any of the following scenarios.

Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween.

Consider low risk activities:

This might be the Halloween to stay home, enjoy some quiet time with a fresh apples and nutritious snacks (OK, maybe some candy) and consider some family activities. Activities that can be done at home with members of your household will pose less risk than traditional trick- or-treating.

• Pumpkin carving and decorating your home

• Hosting a virtual costume contest, Halloween get together or drive-by decoration

  viewing with friends and neighbors

• Having a Halloween movie marathon

• Having a scavenger hunt (think Easter Egg hunt) in and around your home rather than

  going house to house.

  Protect yourself during moderate risk activities

  Traditional trick-or-treating poses some additional risk because of all the hands in the candy bowls. If you choose to take part in some traditional Halloween activities, make sure to modify the activities and take precautions to lower risk.

• Wear face coverings at all times. (Hint: Most Halloween masks are NOT protective enough to be considered face coverings)

• Provide treats without direct contact. For example, you could place individual treat portions on your porch and interact with treaters from at least 6 feet away with

Revised 10/1/2020

everyone wearing a face covering or through a window. Make sure to sanitize your

hands between treat handling.

• Host open-air, socially distant gatherings. Don’t bob for apples.

• Find a farm where you can pick-your-own pumpkins or apples. Be sure to frequently

  sanitize, wear a face covering, and maintain 6-feet social distancing from individuals who don’t reside in your own household. If you visit a farm, store or stand, make sure it is one that is requiring everyone kindergarten age and up to wear face coverings and is taking other steps to keep people socially distanced and safe. The Delaware Department of Agriculture has developed guidance that can be found here: https://agriculture.delaware.gov/communications-marketing/buy-local-delaware-guide/

• Attend trunk-or-treat events with proper social distancing and face covering requirements in place along with other precautions. Larger events (more than 250 people) must have a DPH-approved plan (plans may be submitted to hspcontact@delaware.gov)

  Avoid high-risk activities, where face coverings and other requirements are not enforced. People involved in gatherings or activities that are not in compliance with current restrictions may be at risk for penalties or administrative actions.

• Traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating in which treats are handed out to each child should not take place this year and need to be avoided.

• Trunk-or-treat events should not be conducted unless there is a process in place to maintain social distancing between families and enforce the use of non-costume mask face coverings. Larger events (more than 250 people) require a plan to be approved by DPH (plans may be submitted to hspcontact@delaware.gov).

• Avoid hayrides with people from outside of your household unless everyone is wearing a face covering and is 6 feet apart from non-household members.

• All indoor activities with people outside of your household should be avoided, including: o Any indoor parties, like costume parties.
  o Indoor haunted houses unless they have proper precautions in place. Larger

  attractions (more than 250 people) must have a DPH-approved plan.

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Repoted to DPL - Bore holes with yellow paint 503 Ohio at Rhode Island Brookland Terrace at pole 46533-43283

 Repoted to DPL - Bore holes with yellow paint 503 Ohio at Rhode Island Brookland Terrace 

 at pole 46533-43283 

 

 

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Woodland Heights & Brookland Terrace Yard Sale 26th and 27th Sept 9am - 2pm. 2020

Woodland Heights & Brookland Terrace Yard Sale.  

We are having a joint Community Yard sale the weekend of September 26th and 27th from 9am to 2pm. 

So all of the stuff you cleaned out during quarantine can make you some money.

I know I have alot. We will practicing social distancing and masks must be warn. 

Suggest if you use Venmo use that as source of payment if possible.

Look forward to see all the residents to join in. Thanks

Department of Labor LWA Benefit Update:

Department of Labor LWA Benefit Update: 

WILMINGTON (Sept. 8, 2020) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Delaware’s application to receive Lost Wages Assistance funding from FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund. On August 8, 2020, President Trump made available up to $44 billion from
FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund to provide financial assistance to Americans who have lost wages due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We’re grateful for the opportunity to apply for and receive approval to provide additional support to Delawareans who have experienced unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Cerron Cade, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Labor. “We want to emphasize that this benefit is time-limited and not everyone who has filed an unemployment claim will be eligible.”  

The LWA program was created to provide temporary additional benefits to unemployed workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  LWA benefits are retroactive to the week ending August 1st, and eligible individuals will receive $300 per week in benefits in addition to their regular unemployment benefits.  The LWA program and the availability of LWA benefits will end when the first of the following occurs: 1) available federal funding is depleted, 2) federal legislation is enacted to provide unemployment benefits covered, or 3) December 27, 2020.

The Delaware Department of Labor applied for and was approved for the Lost Wages Assistance funding on September 2, 2020. The Delaware Department of Labor expects to  begin issuing LWA payments to eligible claimants beginning the week of September 14, 2020. Because funds for the LWA program are limited, it is uncertain how many weeks will be fully funded and how long the LWA payments will be available.

Individuals are eligible for Lost Wages Assistance if all of the following conditions are met:

1. Your weekly unemployment benefit amount is at least $100 under regular state unemployment insurance (UI), Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), or other eligible federal UI programs, and
2. You certify that you are unemployed or partially unemployed due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and
3. The Delaware Department of Labor determines that you are eligible for an underlying benefit payment for that week, and
4. The LWA program has available funding from FEMA.

Benefits will be automatically calculated and distributed based on unemployment claims received; individuals do not need to call or apply separately for this .  To receive LWA in a given week, you must receive unemployment insurance benefits of $1 or more for that week.  If an individual’s claim for underlying benefits and LWA is subject to adjudication or in appeal status when the LWA program ends, then the individual will not be entitled to LWA payments.

The Delaware Department of Labor’s Division of Unemployment Insurance will coordinate with the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) and FEMA to program, implement, and distribute LWA funds.

For more information about the Lost Wages Assistance program, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1. What is the Federal Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program?
   To ease the economic burden for those struggling with lost wages due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been authorized to expend funds from the Disaster Relief Fund for lost wage payments as a result of COVID-19. The Lost Wages Assistance program (LWA) supplements the payment of lost wages $300 per week to claimants who:

1. are eligible for $100 or more of weekly unemployment benefits under a qualifying program, and
2. self-certify that they are unemployed or partially unemployed due to disruptions caused by COVID-19.

LWA is available for a week of unemployment starting the week ending August 1, 2020. If you are eligible, LWA will be paid automatically to you along with your underlying unemployment benefits.

2. When will I receive my LWA payments?
   The Delaware Department of Labor expects to begin issuing LWA payments to eligible claimants beginning the week of September 14, 2020, on a first-come, first-served basis. The LWA payments will be retroactive to the week ending on August 1, 2020. Because the LWA program has a limited budget, it is uncertain how many weeks will be fully funded and how long the LWA payments will be available.
3. How much money will a person be eligible for each week and for how many weeks?
   For the state of Delaware, an eligible individual could receive a $300 benefit in addition to their weekly unemployment benefit.   The LWA program has a limited budget, so the length of time the LWA program is available, the amount that is paid out, and to whom will be determined by the number of participating states, the number of payments that go out and how fast the limited federal funds are exhausted.

4. How long will the LWA program continue?
   FEMA grants for lost wages supplemental payments will continue until the earlier of:

·          

• FEMA has expended $44 billion from the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF).
• The Disaster Relief Fund balance reaches $25 billion.
• Enactment of legislation providing supplemental Federal unemployment compensation, or similar compensation, for unemployed or partially employed individuals due to COVID-19.
• The program end date of no later than December 26, 2020.

5. Will I receive LWA benefits if my claim is adjudicated or appealed in my favor?
   If an individual’s claim for underlying benefits and LWA is subject to adjudication or in appeal status when the LWA program ends, then the individual will not be entitled to LWA payments.
6. How often do I have to self-certify that I am unemployed or partially unemployed due to disruptions caused by COVID-19?
   Just once per claim. There is no requirement for weekly LWA self-certifications. You must continue to file your regular weekly claim certifications to receive your unemployment benefits along with any applicable LWA payments,.
7. Do I need to submit additional documentation to receive LWA?
   No additional documentation is required to receive LWA.
8. My weekly benefit amount is $176 but $80 of that is taken out for child support payments. Do I qualify for LWA if I complete the LWA self-certification?Yes. The $100 minimum weekly benefit requirement to receive LWA is calculated before any offsets, including tax withholding, child support deductions, or overpayment offsets, are deducted.
9. How will I receive my LWA payments?
   You will receive your LWA payments in the same manner that you receive your other unemployment compensation.
10. What underlying unemployment programs are eligible for LWA?
    If you are eligible for a weekly benefit of at least $100 in weeks when the LWA is effective from any of the following programs, and you complete the LWA self-certification that you are unemployed or partially unemployed due to disruptions caused by COVID-19, you will be eligible for LWA.

• Regular unemployment insurance benefits;
• Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Service members (UCX);
• Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE);
• Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC);
• Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA);
• Extended Benefits (EB);
• Work Sharing Benefits; and
• Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA).

11. Who is ineligible for the LWA?

• Primarily, the following individuals are not eligible for the LWA benefit:
• Individuals who did not receive an unemployment benefit in the week ending August 1, 2020 or later.
• Individuals whose weekly benefit amount is less than $100 in one of the above listed programs in the week ending August 1, 2020 or later.
• Individuals who became unemployed, or who become partially unemployed, due to disruptions not caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

12. Is the $300 LWA weekly payment taxable?
    Yes, the $300 LWA payment is taxable. If you request to have Federal taxes deducted from your benefits, those taxes will also be deducted from the $300 LWA payments. For specific guidance on the tax treatment of unemployment compensation, please contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
I am back to work now, but I was receiving unemployment benefits for some of the weeks covered by the LWA program. May I receive LWA for those weeks?
If you were eligible for at least $100 in weekly unemployment benefits for any week ending on or after August 1, 2020, but you went back to work before LWA payments were available, you are eligible to receive available retroactive LWA if you self-certify that during those weeks you were unemployed or partially unemployed due to disruptions caused by COVID-19.

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Charles H. Megginson IV

Delaware Senate | Legislative Aide

Senator Catherine Cloutier, Minority Whip

Senator Anthony Delcollo

411 Legislative Avenue

Dover, Delaware 19901

(302) 744-4197