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City Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 all remaining funding is reimbursed. Mrs. Reyes believes early January/February would be the latest funds would be received. Mayor Pro Tem Mihalkanin would like to make sure if the City Government uses money from the general fund, they want to ensure this is reimbursed. An item will be brought forward regarding CRF funding to ensure expenses are approved by Council. Council discussion was held regarding the CDBG-CV funding and direction was requested on the following: CDBG-CV: • Rent / Mortgage / Utilities • % of funding proportionate to number of eligible applications received • Individuals < 60% Area Median Income ($58,560 for a family of 4) • Businesses < 50 employees • Awarded either by lottery or evaluation of need • Third parties to create and administer each program Council Member Baker addressed concerns for hiring third parties to create and administer each program. He would like to focus on renters and homeowners to prevent evictions. Council Member Derrick is okay with current staff recommendation, unless we see a need to revise. Consensus is to approve staff recommendation as presented. Mrs. Reyes asked about the community survey and if Council would like staff to move forward with this to determine what citizen needs are and what benefits the community the most. Mayor wants to make sure if this is done, we need to reach everyone in the community as not everyone has access to a computer or smart phone. Council Member Marquez stated hiring a company and utilizing CARES funding takes that funding from citizens and we should allocate those funds in a wiser way. Mrs. Reyes noted that Community Action received funding for rental and utility assistance. Citizens just need to contact them for and prove that hardship was caused by COVID. She stated staff will update the City's website with this information. City of San Marcos Page 20