File #: R-2020-0323    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 6/2/2020 In control: Administration and Finance Committee (INACTIVE)
On agenda: 6/2/2020 Final action: 6/2/2020
Title: Resolution to consider funding $65,000 in grants from the established CDBG-CV Small Business RESTART Program
Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee (INACTIVE)
Attachments: 1. RESTART APPLICATION LIST (5-28-20), 2. R-2020-0323 signed
Related files: R-2020-0262, R-2020-0387

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Resolution to consider funding $65,000 in grants from the established CDBG-CV Small Business RESTART Program

 

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WHEREAS, the COVID-19 crisis has negatively impacted West Allis’ small business community resulting in lost revenue and significant employee layoffs; and,

 

WHEREAS, the City of West Allis values its small businesses and their local contributions to the vibrant growth and momentum of the City; and,

 

WHEREAS, the City recognizes that a number of small businesses were unable to access federal disaster relief through various emergency programs; and,

 

WHEREAS, the City, under Resolution R-2020-0262, established a CDBG-CV Small Business RESTART Program for businesses with 5-20 employees with an application period from May 8 through May 15; and,

 

WHEREAS, the Department of Development is recommending the attached list of applicants that meet the established criteria for CDBG-CV Small Business RESTART Program.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that it hereby approves funding $65,000 in grants from the established CDBG-CV Small Business RESTART Program. 

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Development or his designee is authorized to implement the Program and execute funding agreements. 

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney be and is hereby authorized to make such non-substantive changes, modifications, additions and deletions to and from the funding agreements, including any and all attachments, exhibits, addendums and amendments, as may be necessary and proper to correct inconsistencies, eliminate ambiguity and otherwise clarify and supplement said provisions to preserve and maintain the general intent thereof, and to prepare and deliver such other and further documents as may be reasonably necessary to complete the transactions contemplated therein.

 

cc:                     Development Department

                     Finance Department

 

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