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City Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 Page 4 of 7 Councilmember Leh stated he supports funding the program as the community needs this. Councilmember Brown agreed. Council consensus was to fund the deficit. COVID Assistance Program — Davis stated the Sister Carmen Community Center, the southeast Boulder County basic needs provider has reported sharp increases in Louisville residents seeking services. An estimated 30% of their COVID response has been dedicated to City of Louisville residents. The greatest increase in need for assistance has been for financial assistance for housing (rental and mortgage assistance), utility assistance (heat, water, internet, etc.), and food assistance. Currently, the needs for financial assistance continue and current relief funding is not enough to meet the ongoing need, particularly for housing and utility assistance. Staff is proposing that City Council contribute $50,000 to this program to cover these basic needs. The funds would be provided to Sister Carmen in two increments, one upon program approval and the second in June 2021. Deputy City Manager Davis reviewed some details of how the program would be administered by Sister Carmen. Public Comments — None. Councilmember Fahey asked if this funding is in addition to other programs we have with Sister Carmen or part of that. Deputy City Manager Davis stated this would be in addition to those programs. Councilmember Leh asked how the number was determined. Deputy City Manager Davis stated it is an educated estimate based on the information we have. If there is an additional funding need or changes needed in the program those can be addressed at a later date. Council unanimously supported funding the program. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT UPDATE Director Kowar stated this pavement update will look at program goals and investments planned for this year. He reviewed the methodology of the Pavement Condition Index (PCI). The goal is to spend money early on maintenance before a street gets so bad full reconstruction is needed. He stated the target is to get the City to an average PCI of 75 we are currently at a 69 and the model shows we will get to 75 by 2026/27. He reviewed the estimated costs of paving for the next six years to continue to reach the PCI goal and what it would cost to reach that level more quickly. He reviewed the funding for 2021 noting bids will be coming in later this month. Director Kowar reviewed some of the multi modal work planned for specific City streets. This work includes making bike and pedestrian safety a priority. Council gave direction on various options on specific streets.