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City Council Meeting Minutes December 15, 2020 Position #1 - Mayor Hughson, Chair Position #2 - Council Member Gleason Position #3 - Council Member Derrick Position #6 - Vacant, to be filled at a future date with new Finance Director appointment Following a roll call vote, all members were unanimously approved for appointment. 25. Receive a Staff update and hold discussion regarding the use of approximately $2.5 million dollars in available monies due to CARES support, and provide direction to Staff. Stephanie Reyes, Assistant City Manager, provided a brief presentation regarding the use of available monies due to CARES support. Victoria Runkle, Interim Finance Director, provided the brief presentation and stated the information was given to Texas Department of Emergency Management (IDEM). Ms. Runkle stated the City purchased Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for $170K and touchless bathroom faucets. After working with TDEM to put money in the Police and Fire Departments labor costs that will free up $2.6 million dollars that will be available to the general fund. Ms. Runkle stated the city has spent $3,600,400. Staff has asked Carol Griffith, Housing and Community Development Manager and Diane Insley, Library Director for ideas on how to spend the money. Council provided consensus to bring back ideas on how to utilize these funds. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott would like to defer this back to those who have been affected by COVID-19. Council Member Baker suggested there be little to no barriers. He also wants to ensure school children have access to nutritious meals during the Holiday break. Mayor Pro Tem Derrick suggested additional resources to help with the homeless situation and consider the moratorium on evictions. Council Member Gleason stated this is for COVID-19 relief and organizations that help others. Council Member Garza would like to assist the utility aid with fewer restrictions. City of San Marcos Page 24