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<br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br /> <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />To <br />Joint Finance Committee <br />Item Number <br />4.1 <br />Agenda Section <br />General Business <br />Meeting Date <br />March 30, 2021 <br />Prepared by <br />Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist <br />Item Description <br />COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Microloan <br />Application <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br /> <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Review the COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Microloan Application for Happy Home LLC and approve <br />or deny. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />Happy Home LLC submitted a COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Microloan Application. They are <br />requesting $15,000 to offset costs associated with the Governor’s Executive Orders 20-04 and 20-08. <br /> <br />The EDA approved the program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and provides for a $20,000 <br />forgivable loan for those affected by the executive orders. <br /> <br />Happy Home LLC., was impacted with the original order due to social distancing and the uncertainty around <br />COVID 19’s mode of contamination. The impact occurred during their typical busiest months of March, <br />April, May and June. <br /> <br />They propose to utilize the funds to offset lease, utilities, operating, and payroll expenses. A complete <br />application and all supporting documentation were submitted. <br /> <br />They do not clearly fall under the Executive Orders 20-04 and 20-08. The applicant is not in violation of any <br />city codes, ordinances, licensing requirements or delinquent taxes, bills, or charges due to the city. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />The EDA allocated funding of up to $200,000 for this program from the general microloan fund account. The <br />total funds disbursed as of December 16, 2020, were $97,374.00, of which $37,374 is currently forgivable. The <br />Microloan fund balance is about $828,000. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> Happy Home LLC Application Documents <br /> COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Microloan Program <br />