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owners and have had follow up meetings with the Acres of Bald Eagle Development team related to the process as they finalize their preliminary and final plat submittal. In order to move forward with a project that involves assessments to benefitting property owners, the City must follow State Statute Chapter 429 and therefore staff is recommending moving forward with the preparation a feasibility study that will outline project parameters/responsibilities, costs, proposed assessment methodology, and assessment role. The feasibility study will include the construction items related to the development, however these costs will ultimately be addressed in the Development Agreement and not assessed. Staff recommends approval of the resolution authorizing the preparation of a feasibility report for the 121st Street/Acres of Bald Eagle project. I.2 Discussion on Job Description and Executive Search for Finance Director On May 19, 2021, Council appointed Finance Coordinator Anna Wobse as the Interim Finance Director after the passing of Finance Director Ron Otkin on May 5, 2021. For a permanent solution, staff has updated the job description and has received a proposal from Baker Tilly for executive recruitment services for a Finance Director, which would be paid for from Finance Department funds. Staff recommends Council discuss how it would like to proceed in filling the vacant Finance Director position. I.3 Discussion on Ordinance Review Committee on Short Term Rentals Staff has received a complaint on a short term rental facility that is advertised on the website Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO). The Washington County Sheriff’s Department has also received numerous complaints on the property. The complaints relate to noise, parties, and the transient nature of the short term rentals. After reviewing the City Code, it is in staff’s opinion that short term rentals are not allowed in the City. The owner of the short term rental has made a request to the City Council to evaluate allowing short term rental facilities in the City. At its April 5, 2021, meeting the City Council directed staff to forward the request to the Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) for review and recommendation to the City Council on what to do with short term rental facilities in the City. The ORC made a recommendation to create an ordinance to allow short term rentals. Staff will present this recommendation to the Council. J.1 Discussion on American Rescue Plan Act The City of Hugo is eligible to receive an estimated $1.6 million in Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds under the American Rescue Plan Act. The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds will provide a substantial infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the COVID-19 pandemic, address the pandemics economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery. Eligible uses of the Recovery Funds include responding to the public health emergency and the negative economic impacts of the pandemic, premium pay for essential workers, replacement of revenue lost due to the pandemic that would be used to provide vital government services, and necessary investments in water, sewer and broadband infrastructure. Governments have until December 31, 2024 to spend the Recovery Funds. Staff will provide information to the City Council about the American Rescue Plan Act and the Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds.