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introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #20-098 RESOLUTION FINALIZING IMPLEMENTATION OF COVID-19 ASSISTIANCE PLAN PHASE 1 WHEREAS, Governor Walz has issued multiple Executive Orders that partially or fully restrict the ability for some City of Ramsey business to operate; and WHEREAS, On March 17, 2020, Executive Order 20-04, essentially created Enhanced Social Distancing and closed restaurants, bars and taverns to dine in services, and other retail/sports businesses, resulting the temporary closure for many Ramsey businesses. Sectors identified in 20-04 have been impacted the longest and will continue to be impacted until June 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, On April 8, 2020, Executive Order 20-33 further clarified essential/non essential businesses and allowed some businesses previously restricted from operating to go back to work (i.e. landscaping, ag repair support, etc.) but many still remain under restrictions; and WHEREAS, the Ramsey EDA had a special meeting on April 7, 2020 to discuss the impacts to Ramsey Businesses and recommendations were developed to help assist the hardest hit sectors of the business community; WHEREAS, the Ramsey City Council Adopted Resolution #20-077 authorizing Staff to develop and implement Phase 1 of the Business Assistantance Program: a. Waiver of 2020 On Sale Liquor License Renewal Fee (City Fees Only) b. Waive Advertising Fees for Ramsey Resident for Ramsey Businesses c. Waive Late Fees for Lease Payments on City owned properties NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) Approve attached Criteria for Ramsey Resident 1/8 Page Ad Reimbursement Program 2) Approve attached Liquor License Renewal Wavier Program Policy 3) Authorize utilization of EDA Fund Balance to subsidize the EDA Marketing and Professional Services Funds to fund Phase 1 of the Covid-19 Business Assistance Plan as necessary.