HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity_Council_Workshop Agenda Packet_9-16-2020CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
City Council Workshop
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
AGENDA
September 16, 2020
6:30 P.M.
NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD BY WEB CONFERENCE
A.CALL TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL: ANDREWS ___ GUSTAFSON____ LEEHY___
MIAZGA ___ WEHYEE___
STAFF PRESENT: THONGVANH____
C.PRESENTATIONS:
D. POLICY ITEMS:
1.CARES Act Funding
2. Proposed 2021 Levy Updates
3.Public Safety Updates
a.Police Services
b.Fire Services
E.INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS
F.ADJOURNMENT:
*You can view the meeting by clicking the following Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84563247355.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item CARES Act Funds
Description
The City Council has requested that Staff look into possible ways to spend our
allotment of CARES Act funds as distributed by the State, including possible
business and/or residential relief programs. Some nearby cities have begun
distributing funds for these types of programs, as has Ramsey County. Many
of the provisions in grant programs are similar across different cities, so basic
information may not be included for all programs listed below.
Roseville
• Both residential and business relief (combined 55% of allocated funds).
Eligible residents and businesses may receive relief up to $10,000.
• Residential relief aimed to prevent evictions and foreclosures of
residents who experienced loss of income due to COVID-19. Residential
program is administered by Community Action Partnership of Ramsey
and Washington Counties.
• Residential eligibility: Last 30 days of gross household income at or
below 400% of federal poverty line, income level prior to loss of income
at or below 400% of federal poverty line, and evidence of past-due
mortgage or rent (must have been current as of April 1, 2020).
• Business relief includes businesses ordered to close by Governor’s
executive orders, businesses that do not have a physical location but
owner resides in the City, home-based businesses, self-employed, and
individual contractors (previously left out of state and federal
programs). Funds may be used for operating expenses, including rent or
mortgage, utilities, payments to suppliers, technical
assistance/reopening services, technology capital or marketing
assistance/tools. Businesses must have annual gross revenues less than
$1 million.
Shoreview
• Business relief program, up to $5,000 in funding provided.
• Eligible businesses must be locally owned and operated with 40
employees or less.
• All grant funds must be used within two months of grant contract being
fully executed
Meeting Date September 16, 2020
Agenda Item Policy D1
Attachment See Below
Submitted By Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
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Arden Hills
• Business relief program, total of $150,000 provided (20% of allocated
funds). Eligible businesses may receive relief up to $5,000.
• Must have a physical establishment in the City of Arden Hills. If there is
a parent company or a second location outside of the City of Arden
Hills, only the entity located in Arden Hills will be eligible.
• Must employ between 3 and 45 employees as of March 2020
• Eligible expenses include: commercial lease or mortgage, COVID-19
payables incurred since March 1, payroll (unless received PPP or
unemployment insurance), reopening costs or safety improvement
costs, and costs associated with screen employees for COVID-19.
White Bear Lake
• Programs are still in development, but there will be grants available for
residents and businesses.
• Program for mental health assistance would provide residents up to
three paid visits with a mental health counselor through partnership
with Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS).
• Non-profit grant program will provide assistance to organizations with
20% loss of revenue
• Place of worship PPE grant provides up to $1,000 for reimbursement of
personal protective equipment expenses not already budgeted.
Ramsey County
• So far, two rounds of small business relief.
• In first round, three Falcon Heights businesses funded with grants of
$10,000.
• Second round included eligibility for self-employed and creative
businesses.
• Cannot have received other city or state relief funds.
• Also coordinating emergency assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, or
car repairs.
• Up to $5,500 in housing assistance per family, plus up to $3,000 in utility
assistance and/or repairs. Threshold of 300% of federal poverty
guideline.
State of Minnesota
• Business assistance program is no longer accepting applications.
Funded 5,780 applications at $10,000 each.
• Minnesota Housing also offering housing assistance.
• No minimum or maximum of grant. Eligible families up to 300% of
federal poverty guidelines.
• Program being administered by United Way.
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Budget Impact The City received a total of $412,789 in CARES Act funds.
Attachment(s) N/A
Action(s) Requested Staff request discussion on possible uses for CARES Act funds.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item Proposed 2021 Levy Updates
Description
The City Council has held two budget workshop to discuss various funds:
1. General Fund
2. Debt Services
3. Special Revenues
4. Enterprise Funds
Budget Impact The proposed tax levy increase for 2021 is 8.9% an increase of $190,769.
Attachment(s) • Total Budget Sheet
Action(s) Requested Staff will request formal approval of the preliminary tax levy at the September
23rd Regular City Council Meeting.
Meeting Date September 16, 2020
Agenda Item Policy D2
Attachment See Below
Submitted By Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item Public Safety Updates
Description The City Administrator will provide an update on the service agreement for
law enforcement services with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office that could
potential expire at the end of 2022.
The City Administrator will also provide an update for fire services since the
City of Lauderdale decided to not renew their decade’s long service
agreement for fire services with the City of Falcon Heights.
Budget Impact There are significant impacts to the City budget based on the 2020 audit of the
department that was conducted as part of the contract with the City of
Roseville for administrative services.
Attachment(s) •Ramsey County Law Enforcement Service Agreement
Action(s) Requested
Meeting Date September 16, 2020
Agenda Item Policy D3
Attachment See Below
Submitted By Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
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