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City Council Meeting Minutes July 6, 2021 Council Member Gleason would like to allocate the full amount of $271,915 to Central Texas Addressing Cancer Together. Council Member Derrick would like to allocate $100K for Together for a Cause. She inquired if the City can assist with reporting. Mr. Lumbreras stated the city can assist and that Mr. Saucedo will have an easy application process. Ms. Derrick inquired about the use of money to increase Southside Community Center and have the city do the RFP for construction to expand or for a new building next door. Council consensus is to move forward. Mr. Lumbreras stated he does not have a dollar amount and not sure if assessments have been done. Council Member Gleason would like to allocate $25K for local radio station KDSM that assists during emergencies. Council Member Baker would like to allocate $25K to Nosotros la Gente organization that buys shoes for children in need. Council consensus is to move forward with the following allocations: Reduce Briarwood Project to make it balance (reduce from $2.5M to $1.5M) - $1,071,915 Together for a Cause - $100K Inclusive, equitable outreach (includes vaccine outreach and linguistic equity) - $250,000 Fund Central Texas Addressing Cancer Together- $171,915 Shelter for those experiencing homelessness - expansion - $400K KZSM Radio Station - $25K Support for minority-owned businesses - $100K Nosotros la Gente (buys shoes for children in need) - $25K The motion carried by the following vote: For: 0 Against: 0 MOTION TO POSTPONE: A motion was made by Mayor Hughson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Derrick, to postpone Resolution 2021-13OR until next Council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 - Mayor Pro Tem Derrick, Mayor Hughson, Council Member Baker, Council Member Gonzales, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott, Council Member Garza and Council Member Gleason City of San Marcos Page 18