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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE <br />AGENDA ITEM 3B <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director <br />EDAC MEETING DATE: August 6, 2020 <br />TOPIC: Business Relief Funding — CARES ACT <br />REQUEST: Discussion <br />BACKGROUND <br />Both Anoka County and the City of Lino Lakes are receiving federal funding through the <br />CARES ACT to offset costs associated with the COVID — 19 pandemic. These funds may be <br />used for assisting local, small businesses. Anoka County has established a grant program for <br />both for -profit and nonprofit businesses. $5,000,000 has been set aside through the program for <br />businesses and an additional $1,000,000 for nonprofits. The maximum grant amount is $10,000. <br />The City Council is still evaluating the City's share of CARES Act funding and has not <br />prioritized a business relief program at this time. Should the City move forward with a program, <br />it can be modeled after the Anoka County setup. Anoka County has made available their <br />guidelines, vendor contract outlines, and procedures. <br />It should be noted that under the terms of the Anoka County program, businesses are not eligible <br />for the Anoka County grant if already in receipt of a grant from either the city or state. <br />EDAC CONSIDERATION <br />Should the City consider establishing a Business Relief program in addition to the Anoka County <br />program? <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1. Anoka County Business Relief Grant Program — Guidelines <br />2. Anoka County Nonprofit Relief Grant Program — Guidelines <br />