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City Council Meeting Minutes March 16, 2021 they are in English and Spanish and to accommodate for the hearing impaired and blind in the community, as this has been a challenge. She would like to see a future agenda item based on the survey and distribution on the needs of the community. Clem Cantu, spoke in support of the Lions Club and stated they have donated to many charitable organizations within the community. She stated the Lions Club donates scholarships and money for vision exams for students, community organizations, the Women's Shelter and Youth Services Bureau and Food Bank. She asked that Council consider the youth when voting for the lease agreement. PRESENTATIONS Receive status reports and updates on response to COVID-19 pandemic; and provide direction to Staff. Chase Stapp, Director of Public Safety, provided the presentation regarding COVID-19 pandemic. County Vaccination Update • For the week of March 8, approximately 14,500 doses have been administered (1st and 2nd doses) • 39,000 total Hays residents vaccinated with at least one dose. — Approximately 13,500 fully vaccinated. • County health department and local providers, SMCISD • Vaccination pre -registration available at www.haysinformed.com • Vaccinations are currently limited to tier la, lb and lc recipients — Expansion of tier lc to include licensed child care and education system employees, and those over age 50 Known Cases — as of March 12, 2021 • Approximately 2.34 million total cases (118k active) cases in Texas with 45,474 fatalities *source: Texas Department of State Health Services • 16,668 total cases in Hays County (446 active and 15,990 recovered) with 232 fatalities • 764 cases have required hospitalization, 9 currently hospitalized • 5,911 total cases in San Marcos (144 active and 5,677 recovered) with 90 fatalities *source: Hays County Health Department • 2,317 total cases at TX State (120 active) • 2,080 students, 237 faculty/staff City of San Marcos Page 2