AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a staff presentation and discuss possible reallocation of General Fund (formerly Coronavirus Relief Fund) dollars previously allocated for use by the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Meeting date: December 6, 2022
Department: Planning and Development Services
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: On April 20, 2021, City Council approved Resolution 2021-67R designating categories and criteria for the use of general fund dollars made available due to the award to the City of CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds and partially allocating those funds. $200,000 was allocated to the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce for small business assistance.
City Council Strategic Initiative: [Please select from the dropdown menu below]
COVID Response
Workforce Development
Comprehensive Plan Element (s): [Please select the Plan element(s) and Goal # from dropdown menu below]
? Economic Development - Workforce & Education Excellence
? Environment & Resource Protection - Choose an item.
? Land Use - Choose an item.
? Neighborhoods & Housing - Choose an item.
? Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities - Choose an item.
? Transportation - Choose an item.
? Core Services
? Not Applicable
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Background Information:
The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce has yet to utilize the $200,000 allocated through former Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF). The past Chamber President and CEO discussed reallocating the funding to other entities, with City Staff. The programs suggested were a proposed QuickBooks program by Splash Coworking and funding for childcare through a program run by Workforce Solutions Rural Capital ...
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