2020-042 Resolution APproving Economic Support to Businesses & Individuals CITY OF HOPHINS
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-l9 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 l 6, 2020, with all the
powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided in Minn. Stat. Ch. l2, 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 Prograin". 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 18t" day of August, 2020.
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ason Gadd, Mayor
ATTEST
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk