Finance Committee Agenda and Packet 2020 10 20

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City Council Finance Committee Meeting Minutes 09/15/20 Page 4 of 6 Finance Committee Member Leh stated that the Legal Support Program should include the numerical results of the Council and Staff surveys. Finance Committee Chairperson Maloney stated that Member Leh and the Legal Committee should coordinate with the Ms. Hogan to ensure the KPI's for 2021 reflect all the appropriate indicators and measures desired for this subprogram. The reports and corresponding narrative can be located in the packet of the September 15, 2020 Finance Committee Meeting. SALES TAX REPORTS FOR THE MONTH ENDED JULY 31, 2020 Tax Manager Penney Bolte presented the month -end sales reports through July 2020 to the Finance Committee. Director Watson stated that based on the latest sales tax reports, the assumptions used for sales tax would be updated from -10% to -13%. Finance Committee Member Leh stated his concern for downtown restaurants and retailers, and asked Director Pierce for feedback on current activities and programs to assist these most affected businesses. Director Megan Pierce stated that curb -side and take-out has helped some businesses offset their losses, however it is unknown if those customer habits will resume or continue once the weather changes. Director Pierce stated that the Economic Vitality Committee is looking at additional grants to improve indoor dining options, and is working closely with the DBA and business community to develop plans for the upcoming winter months. The reports and corresponding narrative can be located in the packet of the September 15, 2020 Finance Committee Meeting. REVIEW OF NON-PROFIT GRANT PROGRAM Finance Director Kevin Watson presented an overview of the City's Non -Profit Grant Program and stated that applications were due September 7, 2020, and have been received. Director Watson summarized the timeline for the Finance Committee to review the requests in November and make its recommendations to City Council in December. Finance Committee Chairperson Maloney stated that page 96 contains the history of the grants issued previously. Director Watson stated that the City Manager has recommended $35K for 2021 & 2022, and that the 2020 grant program amount was increased to $44K based on request from Sister Carmen.