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City Council Meeting Minutes November 3, 2021 motion carried by the following vote: For: 4 - Mayor Hughson, Council Member Gonzales, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott and Council Member Gleason Against: 3 - Mayor Pro Tem Derrick, Council Member Baker and Council Member Garza 12. Consider approval of Resolution 2021-219R, approving a reallocation of no more than $53,775.00 of American Rescue Plan Funds from Together for a Cause to provide for certain direct payments to local hotels housing persons negatively impacted by the pandemic in accordance with American Rescue Plan standards; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all associated agreements on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date. A motion was made by Mayor Hughson, seconded by Council Member Gleason, to approve Resolution 2021-219R. Bert Lumbreras, City Manager, provided a brief presentation. He noted prior council action and stated that on July 6, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution 2021-127R that allocated $150,000 out of the General Fund to Together for a Cause (TFAC). On August 3, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution 2021-13OR that allocated $100,000 out of the American Rescue Plan Funds to Together for a Cause. He provided the progress to date and stated from July through September, staff coordinated with Together for a Cause to gather appropriate documentation and budget information. In early September staff determined, due to limitations of state law, the City would be unable to fund Together for a Cause. In late September, under the City Manager authority, a payment was authorized in the amount of $46,225 out of the American Rescue Plan Funds to the hotels in order to reimburse the hotels through September 21, 2021 for clients in the program. During the months of September and October staff researched and reached out to multiple social service agencies regarding the possibility of providing case management services for these residents. Mr. Lumbreras provided the balance for motel stays. On September 21 the city previously used $46,225 of the American Rescue Plan funding to pay for hotel bills through this date. As of October 22, there is outstanding balance of $24,000 for motel stays since Oct. 3. On October 22, a $10,000 check was provided to cover stays at Best Budget Inn with a remaining balance of $14,000. On November 3, outstanding balance of approximately $21,000. He mentioned the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program available through Hays County. He stated the county program assists with rent, including past due and reasonably accrued late fees. Staff has been actively City of San Marcos Page 9