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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 279 2022 McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2022-7-88 — APPROVE A SECOND-HAND GOODS LICENSE FOR AB&B FIREARMS, LLCAT 608 COUNTYROAD D EAST FOR THE PERIOD JULY 28, 2022 TO DECEMBER 31, 2022 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. CONSENT AGENDA McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2 022-7--89 — APPR O VING THE CONSENT A GENDA WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING. - Approval of the Vouchers • Approve a Temporary Liquor License for St. John's Church on September 24, 2022 • Approve a Gambling Exempt Permit for St. John's Church on September 24, 2022 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. 2ND QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT The Finance Director reviewed the budget for the first half of 2022. He noted that the first half of property tax collections were not received until July but they were included in this quarterly report to reflect a more realistic budget to actual amount. He reported that 50% of the budget revenue has been collected in 2022, which is slightly higher than the past four years with the exception of 2019. Property tax collections are trending as expected at 52.29%, which is consistent with the prior five years, and even though the number of building permits is less than last year, the permit value is $11 million more than last year. He noted the big increase in permit values is mostly due to three large commercial projects. The Finance Director stated that investment income continues to trend low due to the low interest rate environment that continues to occur in 2022, although interest rates are beginning to increase. He reported that actual expenditures are at 48.22% of the budget, which is comparable to prior years. He reported that the City received a payment of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds at the end of July in the amount of $576,035.20, and received the first of two tax settlement installments. AWARD BID FOR GERVAIS MILL PARK PROJECT The Parks & Rec/Community Services Director stated that bids were opened for the 2022 Gervais Mill Park Improvements Project. He explained that the project includes an ADA-accessible sidewalk extension along Noel Drive providing a connection to the existing trail and completing the internal trail to provide a looped trail system within Gervais Mill Park. He noted it also includes a creek overlook, new landscaping near existing trail connections, interpretive signage and bike racks. He reported that a version of this project was previously bid in 2020, but at the time the low bid was above what was budgeted. He stated that City staff began seeking grant funds to supplement city funds and was 5