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VII.3. Resolution Approving Economic Support to Businesses & Individuals; BishopAugust 18, 2020 Council Report 2020-060 RESOLUTION APPROVING ECONOMIC SUPPORT TO BUSINESSES & INDIVIDUALS Proposed Action. Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Motion to Approve Resolution 2020-042 Approving Economic Support to Businesses & Individuals. Overview: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota Governor Walz has issued needed executive orders that have impacted businesses and individuals. In recognition of these impacts staff is proposing a plan to provide economic support to Hopkins’ businesses and residents. The City has also received $1.485 million of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding. The CARES funding must be used for eligible expenditures, including providing economic support to businesses and individuals. Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to create programs or enter into agreements for the following three purposes: 1.Establish the Hopkins Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program. The eligibility requirements, loan guidelines and application process are still being finalized. The resolution is authorizing a maximum of $100,000 for this program, with individual loans of up to $5,000. The loans are non-interest bearing and forgivable. 2.Establish an Emergency Housing Assistance Program. The eligibility requirements are still being determined. The City would enter into an agreement with ICA Food Shelf to administer the program. The resolution is authorizing a maximum of $50,000 for this program. 3.Enter into a service agreement with Hopkins Public Schools to provide child care for essential workers for an amount of up to $50,000. The terms of the agreement are still being established. The total amount of programs and agreements being considered is $200,000. Primary Issues to Consider: •CARES Act •Financial Impacts Supporting Information: •Draft Resolution 2020-042 _________________________ Nick Bishop, Finance Director CARES Act The City has received a $1.485 million distribution of CARES act funding. A broad range of uses are permissible, which include medical expenses, public health expenses, payroll expenses, compliance with public health measures and economic support. Any expenses in these categories that are considered necessary due to COVID-19, not included in the City’s most recent budget and spent between March 1 and November 15 are eligible. Any unexpended funds will be transferred to Hennepin County Medical Center. The City has previously refunded $37,401of on-sale liquor licenses to be reimbursed through the CARES act. Financial Impacts The resolution authorizes expenditures of $200,000 for economic support purposes within Hopkins. Staff believes that all expenditures are eligible for reimbursement. CITY OF HOPKINS HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLTUION 2020-042 RESOLUTION APPROVING ECONOMIC SUPPORT TO BUSINESSES & INDIVIDUALS WHEREAS, Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019, commonly known as “COVID-19,” which is a respiratory disease that can result in serious injury or death, is spreading globally and has been identified by the World Health Organization (“WHO”) as a pandemic; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared that the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States constitutes a National Emergency; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, Governor Tim Walz declared a Peacetime State of Emergency to authorize any and all necessary resources to be used in support of the COVID-19 response; The Governor has subsequently issued 80 additional Executive Orders to combat the impacts of COVID-19 within the State of Minnesota, which have created a great deal of uncertainty and dramatically impacted local businesses and residents. WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the City of Hopkins declared that the COVID-19 pandemic constitutes a local emergency within the City of Hopkins, effective March 16, 2020, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided in Minn. Stat. Ch. 12, and as otherwise provided for in the City of Hopkins’ Charter, City Code and Emergency Operations Plan (EOP); and WHEREAS, due to these needed actions, many businesses have been greatly impacted by a significant loss of revenue and have caused individuals to experience financial and other hardships; and WHEREAS, a request has been made to consider refunds of liquor license fees during the time of closure of bars and restaurants. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, that: 1.The City will establish a “Small Business Emergency Forgivable Loan Program”. The City authorizes a total of $100,000 to be used for the loan program with individual loans of up to $5,000. 2.The City will establish an “Emergency Housing Assistance Program” to provide temporary relief for households in the City that are experiencing financial hardships. The City authorizes up to $50,000 to be used for the program. 3. The City will enter into an agreement with Hopkins Public Schools to provide child care for essential workers. The City authorizes a contract amount of up to $50,000 for this program. 2. The City Manager and staff are hereby authorized and directed to create such programs and enter into agreements. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins on this 18th day of August, 2020. __________________________________ Jason Gadd, Mayor ATTEST _______________________________ Amy Domeier, City Clerk