Resolution - #20-154 - 07/28/2020

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Councilmember Menth introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #20-154 RESOLUTION APPROVING SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM – PHASE 2 COVID-19 BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Covid-19 pandemic has negatively impacted many City of Ramsey Business; and WHEREAS, the City received an allocation of over Two Million in Cares Act Dollars to provide assistance at the local level for businesses, residents and government expenses related to Covid-19; and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey has adopted and implemented Phase 1 of the Covid – 19 Business Assistance Program which included: Liquor License Renewal Program, Ad Reimbursement program and business spotlight which was targeted at businesses affected be EO 20-04 and EO 20-08; and WHEREAS, the EDA has recommended adoption of criteria and implementation of a small business relief grant program as Phase 2 of the Covid – 19 Business Assistance Program which offers business assistance opportunities to a larger amount of Ramsey businesses. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City Council hereby approves the attached City of Ramsey Small Business Relief Grant Program criteria and directs staff to implement the program and to provide grants to Ramsey businesses; subject to City Attorney approval. 2) That the City Council authorizes $215,000 in Cares Act Funds be allocated to the City of Ramsey Small Business Relief Grant Program. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Riley, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor LeTourneau Councilmember Menth Councilmember Riley Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember Musgrove Councilmember Specht