Mayor Gutierrez stated Dr. Browne will be providing a plan overview regarding the timing and distributions of funds. He indicated that the City is receiving $9,166,792.19. He stated that last week Congressman Gonzales presented the City with the ceremonial check.

City Manager Dr. Mark Browne provided the following PowerPoint presentation answering questions and gathering Council's feedback:

Background

• Expected stimulus package – $9 million
• Expected to receive funds in two tranches
  • First tranche - (equal to 50% of the allocation - $4.5 million) within 60 days of enactment
  • Second tranche (the remaining 50%) not earlier than one year after the first disbursement
• Key dates to keep in mind
  • December 31, 2024: Funds must be obligated
  • December 31, 2026: End of period of performance

Limitations on Spending
Areas where money can be spent

• Category 1: Support public health expenditures
• Category 2: Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency
• Category 3: Replace lost public sector revenue
• Category 4: Provide premium pay for essential workers
• Category 5: Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure

At pre-budget retreat discussed putting money in each category

Proposal for Spending

• Staff's spending proposal for 1st tranche - $4.5 million
  • Category 1: Support public health expenditures - $423,250
  • Category 2: Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency - $1.4 million
  • Category 3: Replace lost public sector revenue - $63,500
  • Category 4: Provide premium pay for essential workers - $500,000
  • Category 5: Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure - $2.2 million
• Combined proposed amount: $4,586,750

Category 1: Support public health expenditures

• Funding COVID-19 mitigation efforts certain public health and safety staff, etc.
• Overtime amounts for Public Safety

• $296.400 for Police
• $126,850 EMS

Category 2: Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency

• Develop matching grant program for businesses/non-profits

Proposed spending amount: $1.4 million

Category 3: Replace lost public sector revenue

• Lost revenues from Rentals (Civic Center, Parks Pavilions) experienced due to the pandemic – budget to actual

Proposed spending amount: $63,500

Category 4: Provide premium pay for essential workers

• Lump sum of $1,000 for every employee

Proposed spending amount: $500,000

Category 5: Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure

• Master Communication Plan - $500,000
• Generators - $500,000
  • Edwards Wells and NACO Tower ($225K)
  • I35/Morning Drive and Corbett Water Towers ($262K)
• Water/Sewer projects (Crest Oak Sewer Line) - $1.2 million

Proposed spending amount: $2.2 million

Second Tranche - $4.5 million

• Same structure, or;
  • Use entire amount in category 5 – investments in water, sewer, and broad Loop Line Construction ($664K)
  • Aviation Heights Phase 8 Waterline replacements ($550K)
  • SCADA replacement Phases 1,2,3 ($189K total)
  • Replace I35 Elevated Storage Tank piping ($400K)
  • Greenshire Drive AC Waterline Design & Construction ($3.3M)
  • Ware-Seguin Water Tank ($350K)
  • Wastewater Town Creek Phase IV Route Study/Design/Easement ($900K)
  • band infrastructure
• Greytown to Pfeil

Members of Council commented on the following:

• Possible reimbursement for COVID-19 Clinic clean up
• Matching grant programs for businesses - non-profits - application process, amount of match
• Emphasis on businesses that were impacted during COVID-19 pandemic
• Permit fees - shortage of building materials
• Premium pay for essential workers, amount to the workers was discussed
• Debt revenue - funds city lost during the pandemic