HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 125-20 Approving the Dublin COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant ProgramReso No. 125-20, Item 4.7, Adopted 12/1/20 Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. 125 - 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE DUBLIN COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, at its November 23, 2020 Special Meeting, the City Council received a report
on the negative impacts that COVID-19 has had on the small business community and provided
direction to bring back a COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, small business owners in these circumstances may face possible evictions,
layoffs, or be forced to permanently close as a result of the pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the City has worked extensively with individual business owners, the Dublin
Chamber of Commerce and other regional organizations to help businesses adapt to new health
orders issued by the State of California and Alameda County; and
WHEREAS, with the winter and rainy season upon us and the recent move to a more
restrictive tier on the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, Staff believes it is critical to
augment existing efforts to assist Dublin businesses, many of whom have shifted operations
outside and reduced capacity indoors, while others such as family entertainment centers remain
closed; and
WHEREAS, the most effective approach to assist with varying recovery efforts is through
a reimbursable grant program that allows for flexibility in addressing current needs; and
WHEREAS, Staff is recommending the allocation of $1 million from the General Fund
Undesignated Reserve to fund a new Program; and
WHEREAS, under the proposed COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant Program,
eligible businesses include those in the retail, restaurant, personal service, fitness, and family
entertainment categories; and
WHEREAS, eligibility criteria would include, but not be limited to the following items:
• Independently owned, brick and mortar businesses located in the City of Dublin
(this program is not intended for corporately held businesses, non-profit entities,
home-based businesses, hotels, financial institutions, or chain stores).
• Possess an active City of Dublin Business License.
• Be in good standing with the City of Dublin (no open building, fire, or code
enforcement cases).
• Adhere to State and County health orders and industry guidelines.
• Maximum grant amount per business of $10,000.
• Reimbursement requests would include expenses incurred during the COVID-19
pandemic starting on March 16, 2020.
• Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis and grant
applications will be accepted until funds are exhausted.
• Applicants would need to provide receipts for all expenditures.
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• Applicants who received a Dublin Small Business Emergency Microloan Program
would not be able seek reimbursement for expenses that were covered by the
Microloan Program.
WHEREAS, the reimbursable grant will cover eligible expenses that business owners can
seek reimbursement for up to a maximum of $10,000 per business; and
WHEREAS, eligible expenses for reimbursement are for pandemic expenses only and
would include, but not be limited to, the following items:
Eligible Expense Maximum
Amount
Weather Protection and Visibility
(i.e. outdoor tents, canopies, heaters, etc.) $10,000
Interior Alterations
(i.e. plexiglass partitions, HEPA air purifiers, dividers, etc.) $10,000
Physical Improvements to Install a Take-Out/Pick-Up Window $10,000
Digital Technology Equipment and/or Services
(i.e. online/contactless payment systems, website creation, etc.) $5,000
Personal Protective Equipment, Sanitation or Health and Safety
Equipment for Employees $5,000
Marketing and Business Promotion
(i.e. signage, print, social media, etc.) $5,000
WHEREAS, Staff envisions businesses applying for options that are relevant to their
specific needs that may not be listed, and Staff would review those requests on a case-by-case
basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby approve the Dublin COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to take
administrative action, and make any minor amendments to the Program, to carry out the intent
of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of December 2020 by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Goel, Hernandez, Josey, Kumagai and Mayor Haubert
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk