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City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2022 address Strategic Initiatives. Ms. Miranda stated council was interested in creating an equity framework and stated ARP funds could be utilized to create this framework. Ms. Miranda provided a definition of Equity, which means people should be treated uniquely by public policy to compensate for different circumstances and consequent need for help from government. Equality, means treating all people the same. Ms. Miranda discussed other considerations for council, including: — Factors to consider in FY2023 General Fund operating budget • Homestead exemption and increase of Sr./Disabled exemption • Tax rate considerations • Strategic initiatives • Core services — Core local government functions: Health, Safety and Welfare — Constraints of debt model and capacity of CIP with flat rate — Personnel: additional staff needed, compensation, recruitment and retention — City Hall building — Outcome based programs Ms. Miranda stated staff reviewed various equity framework from other cities, including City of San Antonio, City of Austin and Harris County. The proposed criteria for equity consideration is to ensure services provided are accessible, services produce desired outcomes, and services are located in an area of need. Potential Allocation/Distribution $9,050,742 = Total 2nd round distribution $6,050,742 = Support core local government function to effectively serve growing community and meet Council strategic initiatives $3,000,000 = Community-based programs considered for funding under equity criteria established by Council Ms. Miranda provided the following timeline: • February -April 2022: — Department needs/requests gathered — Call for external applications — Council direction incorporated into proposed ARP funding application • May 2022: Present ARP proposed budget to Council (including applications City of San Marcos Page 11