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City Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2020 — Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to provide approximately $188 million in emergency SNAP benefits — More than 972,000 SNAP households will see the additional amount on their Lone Star Card by September 15 • September 7: Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration — Renews the disaster declaration for all Texas counties that was first issued on March 13 Testing Overview • 31,283 tests administered county wide — 25,662 negative (81.7%) — 5,598 confirmed (18.2%) — 23 pending • County free testing — Live Oak Clinic on Broadway and Live Oak Primary Care clinic in Wimberley County contacted by the state opportunity through TDEM week long testing and more details will be provided. Utility Bill Late Fees • Per Council direction in March, all utility bill late fees have been suspended through the end of the calendar year. • Removing late fees from customer accounts has equated to $375,000 in late fees being waived. Parks and Facilities Re -Opening • City lobbies and services — Modified opening 9/16 at 8:00 AM • Encourage the public to continue to handle City business remotely • Continued use of Teams and Zoom for internal & external meetings • Use of appointments as much as possible • Certain services on limited days and times • Parks and Athletic Facilities — Modified opening 9/16: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Daily • Active recreation allowed in river -front parks • Designated entry and exit points for the river • Fencing re -configured to discourage passive recreation and allow use of Tennis Courts • Neighborhood parks and playscapes open • Athletic facilities, basketball courts and parks open for play Reminder: Portions of Rio Vista Park, Children's Park and City Park are active construction zones for the Shared Use Path Project Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Rockeymoore expressed concerns about the active City of San Marcos Page 3