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STAFF REPORT - CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY

Subject:Approval of Small Business Loan Program related to Proclaimed Existence of a Local Emergency
Meeting Date:Thursday, April 2, 2020
From:Marissa Trejo, City Manager
Prepared by:Jasmin Bains, Financial Services Director


I.    RECOMMENDATION:

There is no staff recommendation.  This was requested as a Future Agenda Item by Councilman Adkisson.

II.    BACKGROUND:



III.   DISCUSSION:

The loan terms would be as follows:

 

Loan amount of up to $10,000 per small business;

0% interest;

Repayment will start 3 months after the City ends the proclaimed existence of local emergency;

One year repayment period;

Must provide proof denied SBA loan to qualify;

Cap of $150,000 available for small business loans;

Additional terms included in Loan Agreement as attached.



IV.   ALTERNATIVES:

Do not approve

V.    FISCAL IMPACT:

Up to $150,000 from the City's General Fund which would be repaid during FY 2020-2021 and possibly 2021-2022.
ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescription
Small_Business_Loan_Agreement.pdfSmall Business Loan Agreement