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Zoning&Development Items:
1. No new applications have been received.
2. If you have topics for discussion for the planned COUNCIL GOAL Settin m ting-slated for 3124-please email me these items for the collective listing.
Other Items:
Please see the February 2020—Police Activity Report from Chief DeRosier.
Information about the upcoming Lift Bridge Opening—Meeting Minutes from St.Joseph's Township—St. Croix Loop Trail Committee.
Nothing to specifically note,but be aware that they have begun to embrace this facility—which is positive,maybe they will start plowing
the Wisconsin side in the winter?
Washington County will be holding an OPEN HOUSE on the Manning and STH 36 project—on March 1 P,2020—See flyer.
LMC will be hosting a CORONAVIUS webinar on 3112—if you might be interested in that data you can still register. On a related note,
Chief DeRosler and PWD-Andy Kegley have begun to gather information for their respective departments as to how they might supply or
provide services in the event of the matter becoming far more prevalent than it is today. Reasonable preparedness is being addressed;
although current CDC advisories continue to state this is a LOW threat at this stage.
Staff has been working with the County CDA to develop various revolving loan funds—including one for demolition of old or blighted
properties. Enclosed is the first draft of these and need some further work to better encourage less cumbersome applications, to not
duplicate other programs and provide equity among big and small communities. It is a positive first step and the WCCCDA may have
$100,000 to allocate to the programs
Staff understands that a number of bills have been introduced to limit city authorities generally related to building inspections and
development by builders.These relate largely to the movement by some organizations to suggest that city fees are materially to blame for
the cost of housing.The LMC has opposed this theory and this type of legislation through the BUILT IT RIGHT movement.Please see the
enclosed EMAIL from Don Reeder—Sent to Mary McComber outlining these items dated 313120. ,....Interestingly,we understand Sen.
Karin Housley is a oo-sponsor of one of these... Senate Bill 3796—"A bill for an act relating to the State Building Code; prohibiting
municipalities from requiring use of designated building officials for inspections; allowing municipalities to opt out of prohibition by
ordinance; authorizing civil action against municipality for negligent construction cede inspection under certain conditions; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 32613",The Mayor indicated that she did reach out to Sen Housley and offered some
City perspectives as to some the potential pitfalls with sponsoring this legislation. We are not aware of a House version at this time and
we will have to see if Sen.Housley continues in her support.
Mayor McComber provided:
1. Information on Chamber Applications—Leadership in the Valley.
2. Lockridge-Gdndal Legislative Update for 312120
3. Partnership Plan—Lumberjack Bash-Save the Date 4124120
4. White House update for 312120
5. Mayor McComber has advised that the Coalition of Utility Cities advocacy at a recent Senate hearing—including her testimony-has resulted
in passage of$25 Million to host—city electric generators—Being SF 1888-Community Energy Transition Grant Program,"...This program
would give local govemments access to grants that could help fund the vital planning and economic development work we need to do to plan
for our future beyond the life of the plant.'—from the Star Tribune-Article of 2114120. The companion HF 1919 does not have a hearing yet.
Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime.
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Ilk" 14168 Oak Park Blvd. IST., P.O. Box 2007
Oak Park Heights,MIST 55082
March 2, 2020
To: Eric Johnson,City Administrator
From: Brian DeRosier, Chief of Police
Subject: Police Activity Report—February 2020
This overview report is the activity of the Oak Park Heights Police Department during the month of
February 2020. Officers responded to and generated 1,751 calls for service in the City of Oak Park
Heights during the month.
The department responded to many incidents during the month. This is a summary/sampling of some
of the cases we responded to and investigated:
1. Investigated male using a storage unit for his vehicle and also living in the vehicle.
2. Officer successfully deployed tire deflation device on a vehicle be pursued by WC Sheriff
EB Hwy 36 through town.
3. Responded to senior complex for a male hitting staff with a broom. Male having MH
issues and was controlled and taken to hospital.
4. Responded to a resident male threatening suicide with drugs and a knife. He was
texting 911 and driving around area to include Hudson WI. Male was located and a
traffic stop was conducted. Male taken to hospital for MH issues.
5. Investigated 3 deaths over a 3-day period of 40-year-old persons. These events started
to gather a significant social media "rumor mill"talking about laced cocaine and other
theories. The news was biting on these theories as well.. Reality of the investigations is
they had no indication of street drug use. 2 of three medical reports have confirmed
this and 1 is still pending toxicology reports which often take significant time. Rumors
and social media................
6. Plow truck from a car dealer was stolen after keys were left in it. The truck also
contained a large number of keys from the dealer used cars......
7. Investigated the death of an elderly female at senior complex in controlled unit. She
crawled out a window and fell to her death.
S. Investigation with Polk Cnty WI in searching a storage unit of a burglar that contained a
large amount of stolen property.
9. Investigation of possible threat over social media involving SWAHS. Resolved.
10. Male taken into custody for stalking a female student as SWAHS. Male was past student
and having MH issues.
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CITY GP OAK PARK HEIGHTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., P O. Box 2007
Oak Park Heights,MN 55082
11. Assisted Oakdale Police Dept.who was transporting 2 suspects to WC Jail when the
suspects started showing signs of a possible drug overdose in the back of the squad car.
Medical attention provided in retail drug store parking lot.
i have been briefing PD employees on possible implications and preparations done by the department
and also for them to make their own personal family preparations regarding COVID-19. Some
restrictions employees have been notified of are possible limitations on return to work from vacations,
restriction of vacations and other leave, possible extended shift hours and work days. The department
is well prepared with a policy I developed several years ago on limited manpower situations and limited
responses. The city admin also adopted a version of this policy. We have in the past used this policy on
a limited scale for a senior complex that was impacted by an outbreak of flu and possible norovirus. I
worked with IT staff several years ago to prepare the ability to work from Dome for nonessential
employees in filing and preparing reports etc. As first responders and OSHA compliant in our training all
officers receive yearly training on personal protective equipment use. We have daily decors practices
due to multiple users on equipment and computers etc.,as well as precautions and response in the
public.We have protective equipment on hand and a larger backup supply has been ordered in the
event of a high demand use period. As outlined in a recent LMC preparation guidelines the department
currently meets suggested practices and we continue to review those and more. In the event of our
resources to respond would become overwhelmed this would require an Emergency Declaration by
Council and subsequent request for assistance under that declaration.
I met with SW,WC,and WI fire and police authorities concerning the SW lift bridge opening. There
were very limited details or plans yet. At this point other than the possible attempt to break a Guinness
record for holding hands,the City of OPH should have some but limited impacts. Parking,traffic,and
response to medical or other incidents appear to be scope at this time. We meet again soon and hope
that the event organizers have more detailed information on the plans to provide.
The last flood update Feb 28th, by the National Weather service has reduced the flood potential to 50%
chance of reaching last year's level and single digit potential to be higher. Every day that this weather
holds should continue to reduce that potential.
Officers attended training courses during the month:
1. All Officers received training on Duty to Protect—this explains when or if an officer has a duty to
protect citizens in certain incidents.
1 have been working with Lakeview EMS on dates to hold our biannual CPR/AED etc.training. We
are also going to have training on Narcan as part of the training.
Chief DeRosier
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MINUTES St. Croix Bike & Ped Trails Coalition Board of Directors
Town of Somerset Town Hall, February 26, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
ROLL CALL-Board members present were Mark Gherty(after 7:00 p.m.), Susan Heuiser,Andre Johnson, Pam
Kaiser, Andrew Lamers, David Mandel and Mark Vanasse in addition to alternate Brandi Popenhagen. Board
member Kyle Lindstrom was absent. Ben Heuiser were also present.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA-A motion (Lamers,Vanasse)to approve the agenda as presented. Carried with no opposition.
PUBLIC COMMENT—Opportunity for comments on subjects not on the agenda when recognized by the presiding officer.
Vanasse indicated the Somerset Library would reopen the week of March 2nd and the library portion of the building will
be in the new addition.
APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES—January S,2020-A motion (Vanasse, Mandel)to approve the January 7,
2020, minutes as presented. Carried with no opposition.
REPORTS-from subcommittees and/or individuals about information gathered for the Board of Directors
Communications Committee—Gherty detailed his trip to the Wisconsin Legislature for Legislative Day on February 12,
2020. He talked to area elected officials and a member of the Joint Finance Committee about several issues but
economic tourism issues in particular as they relate to trails. His reception was a positive one with several area
representatives indicating strong interest in the topic.
Financial Report—Vanasse discussed the February financial report indicating the majority of the funds at hand are
allocated for Coalition projects leaving little in reserve to support Coalition operations. Several ideas for fund raisers are
noted in Item#5.
Lift and Loop—Susan Heuiser indicated a WI Lift and Loop the following evening would be concentrating on maps
created by St. Croix Community Development staff trying to finalize details so the map can be available for use by the
larger committee. She reported there is still a lot to do for plans to be completed on the Wisconsin side of the Loop
Trail.
Hwy 64 Trail Corridor Committee—Susan Heuiser reported this committee will meet March 9, 2020,and hopefully be
discussing the results of the WisDOT MLS grant applications along the corridor and in other places within the County.
Pathway—Susan Heuiser reported there were lots of items on a 2019 report of projects in the New Richmond area. The
group is actively pursuing a number of outdoor recreation projects.
Beyond the Loop—Susan Heuiser reported the discussion about the trail map/brochure proposal the group has been
working on since late summer of 2019 and its costs. A representative of Minute Man Press was present at the last
meeting on February 24"'to answer any questions that might arise. The shared funding.tLetween Pathway and the
Coalition was enough to place an order for 1000 in color map/brochures. Printing will be done before the April 2"d
Summit(See Item#1). A decision about metal signs for the two trailheads on the Loop Trail was postponed for the
moment pending discussions with St.Croix County Highway and Community Departments to finalize placement details.
UP RR Property—Gherty reported a looming deadline of March 161 to transfer the right of first refusal to a possible
third party to gain more time to find a solution for purchase of the property. Several obstacles still to be overcome but
active plans in place to pursue that purchase.
Bayport Recreation Area—Susan Heuiser had map details of the Bayport Recreations Area, a joint project of multiple
governmental agencies in Minnesota,to build a public space between Xcel's King Plant and Andersen Windows. Spaces
include park,conservation areas,trails and a boat launch. A good example of how working together can create
exceptional public spaces.
Others that may be available—Gherty had attended the last WisDOT Public Information Meeting regarding the state
highway 35 improvement scheduled for construction during the summer of 2021. The project will be completed in 4
sections plus 1 intersection update—as follows. 1) Front Street to Vine Street in the City of Hudson, 2)the Coulee
intersection is contained within that portion of the project,3)Vine Street to Willow River in the City of Hudson,4) Lake
Mallalieu Bridge to Sommers Street in the Village of North Hudson,5)Sommers Street to North End Road in Village of
North Hudson. Several major issues still remain to be solved and major traffic congestion is expected. Final plans are
expected to be completed by May 2020.
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MINUTES St. Croix Bike & Ped Trails Coalition Board of Directors
Town of Somerset Town Hall, February 26, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
ITEMS for discussion and/or action
1. Bi cle Tourism EDC Summit April 2 2020—Susan Heuiser detailed plans in place for this summit. Save the Date
invitations are out, invitations with details will go out in the first week or so of March,speakers are lined up and the
committee is looking forward to a dynamic meeting.
2. Bike Rack Initiative—Details and Timing—Johnson is in touch with the WITC welding teacher and New Richmond
powder coating business and ready to order steel so the racks can be created. Having the racks ready for spring
installation is the goal.
3. Lift and Loop Celebration-
• MN—The larger overall committee for this celebration is moving quickly toward finalizing the marketing
information to the general public. There will be several opportunities for the general public to sign up for the
various activities on both Friday afternoon/evening and Saturday, May 151 and 16tH
• WI—See Reports,Lift and Loop
o Request to Accept/Disburse Donations for Funds Raised for Lift and Loop WI—Tim Witzmann has requested
that the Coalition be the depository for funds raised in Wisconsin for the Lift and Loop celebration.
Witzmann was not present at the meeting to provide specific details. Concerns were expressed by various
Board members about several aspects of this request and the effect it might have on the Coalition's
required financial reporting. Susan Heuiser will contact Witzmann detailing the more information that was
requested. The Board agreed that, if necessary and with the requested information,the Board could vote
on approval electronically before the next Board meeting.
4. Beyond the Loo —After discussion (See Reports Beyond the Loop),a motion (Vanasse,Gherty)to spend up to$200
to work with Pathway on the sign issue. Carried with no opposition.
5. Fund Raisers)—Vanasse discussed several different fund raiser options.
• giveBIG—General consensus on the Board was that the expenses of this program didn't support the Coalition's
involvement at this time.
• Others—Other options discussed are listed below.
i. A low impact fund raiser at Oliphant Brewing in Somerset managed by Somerset non-Board members in
early May. Vanasse will arrange the details.
ii. A gathering in at a Roberts brewery. Popenhagen will check on details.
iii. A fund raiser at a Hudson brewery to benefit the UP Railroad property acquisition. More details about that
acquisition are needed before this event is ready for planning.
6. MLS Grant Applications—WisDOT MLS grant awards are schedule to be announced the end of February early part of
March. [Following this meeting, the grant awards were made on March 41''. It appears that St. Croix County got one
MLS award in Woodville for a road project No,bike/ped grant applications from St. Croix County were awarded.]
7. Web Site Changes/Expenditures—Susan Heuiser detailed the messages from GoDaddy about the web site. The
current platform is an old one which is going to cost more money to maintain over the next 3 years. The options
present were 1)stay with the current platform at an increased cost,2) change to a newer platform as a DIY project
and 3) pay GoDaddy a fee to create a new platform on WorclPress. After discussion,Johnson will check with
Somerset HS to see whether a particularly capable student in the computer classes could take this on as a project.
8. Annual Meeting Details—Consensus was to set the details for the meeting as indicated below. Susan Heuiser will
make the reservation,etc.to get the meeting organized.
• Date—April 25,2020
• Place—Glover Park in Troy
• White Papers—Communication and Hwy 64 Corridor Committees and Coalition—Susan Heuiser will create
these documents.
• Other Details—Potluck Brunch mid-morning followed by Annual Meeting and election of Board seats held by
Gherty, Lamers and Mandel.
9. Authorization for Insurance Payment—Susan Heuiser reported insurance premium amounts will not be available
until approximately mid-March. In the interim,the Board discussed particulars of the coverage.
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MINUTES St. Croix Bike & Ped Trails Coalition Board of Directors
Town of Somerset Town Hall, February 26, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
10. Authorization to Rejoin Hudson Chamber—Gherty thought the date to rejoins was in the spring. No action taken.
11. Other—There were no other items presented for discussion.
12. Set next meeting date—March 11 2020 or April S 2020—The next meeting was set for March 25,2020.
ITEMS FOR NEXT BOARD of DIRECTORS AGENDA-Bicycle/Tourism/EDC Summit April 2,2020, Bike Rack Initiative—
Details and Timing, Lift and Loop Celebration, Beyond the Loop, Fund Raisers, MLS Grant Applications,Web Site
Changes/Expenditures,Annual Meeting Details,Authorization for Insurance Payment,Authorization to Rejoin Hudson
Chamber
ITEMS FOR NEXT COALITION AGENDA—None identified at this time.
ADJOURNMENT—A motion (Gherty,Vanasse)to adjourn. Carried at—8:30 p.m.with no opposition.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Heuiser,Secretary
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TH 36 & Manning Avenue (CSAH 15)
Interchange Project
You're Invited
Washington County, in Partnership with MnDOT,and the Cities of Grant, Lake Elmo, Oak
Park Heights,Stillwater,and Stillwater Township is hosting an open house to present the
design for upcoming improvements to TH 36& Manning Avenue Intersection.
Event Information Join us to.
When: Thursday, March 19 . Review design for the interchange.
4:00—6:00pm
(No formal • Get an update on the project.
presentation) Ask questions of the design team.
Where:Washington County
Government Center Sign up for project updates.
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Eric Johnson
From: Jammie Franklin via LMC - MernberLink <Mail@ConnectedCommunity.org>
Sent: Friday, March 6, 2020 10:35 AM
To: Eric Johnson
Subject MCMA:Just Announced:COVID-19 Webinar on March 12
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Hi everyone —
The League of Minnesota Cities is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, March 12 at 11 a.m.
to address how cities should prepare for the coronavirus.
Guest speakers from Minnesota Management and Budget and Minnesota Department of
Health will help you understand how your city or county can continue to plan for the
COVID-19 global outbreak. Hear from both the state's Continuity of Operations lead and
from MDH on tips for reviewing your current plans and learn how to access guidance for
addressing staff and public questions and concern.
You must preregister to attend the live webinar: www.lmc.orgllearnin0=
eventsteventsilea ue-events ...
Registration will cap at 500 people and we are expecting it to fill up. Groups who will be
viewing the webinar together only require one registration.
If you are not able to attend the live event, the recorded webinar will be posted to the LMC
website no later than morning of Friday, March 13.
Thanks,
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WASHINGTON COUNTY CDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM
PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND
Minnesota State Statute 469.192 provides the Washington. County Community
Development Agency (CDA) with the authority to establish a Revolving Loan Program
for economic development purposes and activities. The CDA Board of
Commissioners may, at any time and for any reason amend or waive any part of this
policy at its sole discretion. The CDA reserves all rights to deny financing for any
specific loan or funding request at any time and for any reason at its sole discretion.
The CDA is not required to make any loans or provide any financialassistance to any
applicant under this program that meets the requirements of this policy'.unless the CDA
Board in its sole discretion determines that it is in the CDk s best interest to make a
loan or provide funding. Each loan 'application or request for funding will be reviewed on
its own merits on a case-by-case basis. .-,
The Washington County Community Development Agency,(CDA) will consider the use
of the program funds.whioh demonstrates the achievement of one or more of the
following public purpose objectives: ,
1. To retain local jobs and/or increase the number and diversity of jobs that offer
stable employment and/or.attractive wsg0s and benefits.
2. To improve, diversify or expand the courity's tax base.
3. To encourage:additional'Unsubsidized private (re)development.
4. To assist in eliminating or removing substandard or blighted commercial or
industrial property or.building Conditions.
5. To encourage development and redevelopment of commercial and industrial
areas.
There are three primary economic development components under the Washington
County CDA Economi&D 4elopment Revolving Loan Program:
I. Business Expansion
II. Commercial Building Rehabilitation
Ill. Demolition
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I. BUSINESS EXPANSION
Business Expansion Revolving Loans (BERL) may provide businesses with secondary
and subordinated direct loans. Economic development activities assisted with funds
made available through the BERL are intended to encourage business expansions,
creation and retention of permanent jobs and increased property tax base. This program
is intended to complement, not replace, private financing or other existing business
development resources.
An initial meeting with the applicant and the primary lender will be set up with CDA staff
and/or its consultant. If the application meets the initial.policy guidelines, CDA staff will
forward the completed application to the city review. Following the review, CDA staff
and/or its consultant would make a recommendation to the CDA Board for approval or
denial.
For all projects, the applicant must have loan committee approval prior to beginning the
project. Failure to do so will jeopardize loan fund eligibility.
ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES
Existing businesses physically located in or.relocation to Washington County with
planned expansions that create or retain jobs within the county. New businesses that
would improve the tax base and create..jobs within the county may be eligible for BERL
funding. k
BERL ELIGIBLE USES
1. Land and build"ing acquisition for commercial or industrial businesses
2. Land improvements.inciading-site grading, parking and storm water
improvements
3. Infrastructure improvements needed for commercial or industrial businesses
4. N.ew commercial or industrial building and/or additions construction
5. Commercial or industrial building renovation and modernization
6. Machinery, equipment&fixtures—the remaining effective life must be equal to or
exceed the life of the loan.
BERL INELIGIBLE USES
1. Debt refinancing
2. Working capital or inventory
3. Residential real estate
4. Taxes
5. Professional fees
6. Loan guarantees
7. Gambling, not-for-profit, religious, political or any type of adult/pornographic
businesses
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APPLICATIONS
Application forms are available online http://www.eastmetromsp.org/or can be obtained
from the Washington County CDA at 7645 Currell Blvd. Woodbury, MN 55125. A
completed loan application must be submitted to the CDA's Office to the attention of the
Economic Development Director.
Applicant should allow a minimum of four weeks for processing once the completed
application and all required documentation are submitted. CDA staff and/or its
consultant will assist the applicant through all stages of the application process. CDA
staff and/or its consultant will review the loan request utilizing financial industry
standards including, but not limited to, determining the following:
1. Resolution of support from the city.or township in which the business is or
will be located in.
2. Applicant is credit worthy.
3. Applicant can show lender commitments.
4. Applicant is willing to sign a personal guarantee.
5. Applicant can pledge adequate collateral.
6. Applicant can inject,a minimum of 5%equity.
7. Applicant can demoristrate'project feasibility (demonstrated cash flow
projections, business plan, etc:).
8. Applicant or business owner(s) must own the'real estate to be financed
with BERM
BERL LOAN TERMS AND GUIDELINES 4a
1. Minimum-amount of loans - $25; 00.00
2. Maximum amount of loans - $100,000.00
3 The loan term:shall be no less.than 1 year and may be amortized up to 20
years based upon-th.e productive,,life of the assets.
4. Recipients Will be charged a $500 or 1% (whichever is greater) loan
application/origination fee plus all costs associated with the loan, including
but not limited to-legal and consulting costs that may be incurred by the
CDA in processing the loan application.
5. BERL loans shall not exceed 25% of total project costs.
6. The initial interest rate will be fixed for up to five years and reviewed and
reset every fine years thereafter at an amount equal to the Federal Home
Loan Bank of Des Moines Fixed Rate Advance Regular five-year rate
plus one point. The interest rate will be computed as simple interest and
will be fixed for a period not to exceed five years and adjusted for a similar
period using the same index and margin. All loans will be structured to
fully amortize over the term of the loan. Recipients will be required to set
up automatic payments from their checking account for the monthly loan
payments under this program.
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7. Recipients must always maintain property insurance on buildings and
contents for full replacement value. Insurance policies shall name the
Washington County CDA as a Lender Loss Payee.
8. Payments more than 30 days delinquent will be assessed a five (5)
percent penalty. Payments first go towards any accrued penalties, then
towards accrued interest, and lastly to reduce the balance of the principal.
9. No project may commence until the CDA has approved the loan and
required local government approvals have been obtained by the Recipient.
Any costs incurred before the loan application has been approved are not
eligible expenditures.
10. The applicant will authorize the CDA to obtain verification of any
applicable records, including assets, employment records, and consumer
credit reports.
11. The applicant is required to submit any/all appiicable job reporting
requirements and financial statements as required or requested by the
CDA.
H. COMMERCIAL BUILDING REHASILITATIO:N
The Commercial Building Rehabifftation Revolving Loans (CBRL) provide public
financing for the rehabilitation of cornmerdal and industrial buildings in cases where
financing from private sources including regulated lending institutions is insufficient,
and where the following program/project goals and public purposes are achieved:
1. Meets local property mainteriance requirements, building code
standard;; and zoning requirements for the specific city or
township in which the building is located. A resolution of
approval by the city ortoWnship is required.
". 2. Prevents physical blight and functional obsolescence.
3. Maintains or improve the aesthetic quality of the
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4." Maintains and increases the tax base.
5. Maintains and increases the investment confidence of neighboring
property owners:
_Eligible Buildings
Commercial, office or industrial buildings located in Washington County within
commercial or industrial zoning districts.
Eligible Applicants
Building owners.
CBRL Loan Terms
The loan term is five years, with up to a 20-year amortization. The loan may be fully
repaid at any time with no prepayment penalty during the term. At the end of five years
the balance of the loan is due or may be refinanced for one additional five-year period.
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All CBRL loans require1:1 city match for every CBRL dollar not to exceed a total of
$50,000.00 in CBRL doll
1. The minimum CBRL loan amount is $5,000.00.
2. The maximum CBRL loan amount is $50,000.00..
3. The interest rate is equal to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines'
Fixed Rate Advance Regular five-year rate plus one point.
4. All CBRL's must be secured by a promissory note and mortgage.
5. CBRL's shall have an origination fee of$250 or 11% of the loan amount
(whichever is greater) and possibly an additional inspection fee to be
determined by the individual city in which the building is located or may be
included in building permit.
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
1. Building Structural '
a) Foundation
b) Plumbing
c) HVAC
d) Electrical
e) Roofs
f) Additions
2. Building Exterior
a) Refurbishing (painting, siding,tuckpointinglbricklmasonry restoration)
b) Window, door replacement � �w
c) Awnings
d) Exterior Signage
3. Site
a) Parking Lots
b) Landscaping
c) Sidewalks
d) Exterior Lighting
e) Location Signage
4. Energy Efficiency improvements
a) Energy Star certified heating/cooling equipment
b) Energy Star certified lighting
c) Energy Star certified building products
d) Energy Star certified water heaters
e) Solar photovoltaic or thermal system
f) Geothermal heating/cooling system
g) Insulation
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INELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS OR USES
Funds may not be used for the following purposes, or any other purpose that the
CDA determines does not meet program goals:
1. Interior cosmetic remodeling projects
2. Refinancing existing debt
3. Personal property items
4. Working capital or inventory
5. Previously completed projects
6. New construction
7. Projects started before loan approval
8. Loan guarantees
9. Professional fees
APPLICATIONS
1. CBRL applications will be accepted and loans may be made on a first-
come-first-served basis based on available capital.
2. A sworn construction statement at a scope of work with a cost estimate by
a licensed contractor is required with each.application.
3. A financing proposal letter from a regulated lending institution, commercial
bank, credit union or savings and loan, including the proposed:
a) project financing terms,
b) amount of private equity and
lender contact,information is.required with the application.
4. A resolution from'.the city or township in which the building is located
showing matching funds are committed on a 1:1 basis ($1 in local funds
to each $1 'in CBRL'funds).
SELECT_ION CRITERIA
'1. Priority will be given to applications that best meet program goals.
2. ,:. Applicants who have not received a CBRL loan will be considered before
those applicants that have received a loan previously.
3. The project mist follow the individual city's adopted building code,
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinances. Non-conforming uses and
uses in a designated redevelopment area are not eligible for financing.
Buildings currently receiving tax increment or abatement proceeds are
also not eligible.
4. Code violations, to include zoning, property maintenance, building, and
nuisance code on the subject property and any property in the city
owned by the applicant must be brought into compliance with city building
code requirements.
5. Taxes, assessments, fines, fees, and any other monies due to the city or
county by the applicant on the subject property or any other property
owned by the applicant in the city or county must be current.
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DISBURSEMENT POLICY
1. All work must be initiated within 60 days and completed within 180 days
of application approval.
2. Loan proceeds will be disbursed upon:
a) Completion of work.
b) Submittal to the city of all contractor and supplier invoices and lien
waivers.
c) Issuance by the city of the Certificate of Completion.
d) Matched 1:1 by disbursed city funds.
III. DEMOLITION
The Demolition Revolving Loans (DRL) provide financial assistance to help
communities demolish and/or clean-up blighted or substandard commercial or industrial
buildings and sites that may be a hazard to public health and safety. Applications for
funding may include properties at multiple sites and locations.
LOAN TERMS AND GUIDELINES
• Loan terms may be for up to 60.months..
Interest rates for the DRL loans are 0% interest for the term of the loan.
• Loans availabie through".this DRL.have:a maximum loan amount of$100,000.
The DRL requires a 1:1 match of local funds for all lR!_ dollars.
• The CDA evaluates loan requests and approves loan amounts based on a first-
come-first serve basis. Loan applications will be received and loans awarded
depending the amount of program funds available.
ELIGIBILITY
• Only public entities (i.e..EDA's, HRA's and local units of government) located in
Washington County are eligible to apply for the DRL. A resolution from the city or
township must be included with each application for funding.
• All properties, sites and structures to receive DRL loan must be located in
Washington County and be documented as representing a public nuisance
through abandonment, chronic building code violations or dilapidation that is
hazardous to public health and safety.
• Applicants must describe how building demolition and site clean-up activities are
tied to a community redevelopment effort.
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APPLICATIONS
• Applications are accepted and loan awards may be made on a first-come-first-
served ongoing basis, as funds are available. Please contact the CDA Economic
Development Director to determine if funding is currently available.
Visit http://www.eastmetromsp_org/for application and instruction on how to apply for
funds.
REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES
Prior to releasing funds, the following documentation, and any other documentation
required by the CDA, must be in place or provided at the appropriate time during the
term of the loan process:
1. Notice of Award - The CDA or its consultant must have reviewed and
approved a complete application for an eligible Applicant.
2. Loan Agreement -A loan agreement shall be executed by the CDA or its
consultant and the principal owner(s) or officer(s) of the business. The
agreement must be dated; must state the agreement between the CDA and
the business; and must specify the amount and terms of the loan funds
delivered.
3. Loan Security Any loan made from the Revolving Loan Program shall be
adequately secured to the satisfaction of the CDA: Mortgage or lien
instruments,must be executed at the'time of the loan closing. The CDA will
take a security interest position in any equipment, real estate or other
collateral being.financed. Subordinate lien positions loans will be accepted.
The CDA shall record the instrument and place the original in the project file.
4. Amortization Schedule -An amortization schedule shall be prepared by CDA
staff or its consultant with a copy provided to the borrower.
5. Evidence of Permits - Documentation must be proved by the applicant.
6. Maintain fire and extended coverage insurance on the project property as
required during the term of the loan. Life insurance, Key Man and business
interruption insurance may be required.
7. Insurance will be required for full replacement value of the property being
financed and should not be less than the aggregate balance of the loan(s)
used to finance the project.
8. Other Documentation - The Applicant may be asked to provide other types of
documentation as required by the CDA for consideration and approval.
POST-APPROVAL OF LOAN RECIPIENT
In addition to the terms and conditions of the loan, all Recipients must agree to comply
with the following:
1. To use loan money only to pay the cost of services and materials necessary to
complete the specific project or activity for which the loan funds were awarded.
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2. To permit inspections by persons authorized by the CDA of all projects and
properties assisted with loan funds. Related project materials shall also be open
to inspections which include but may not be limited to, materials, equipment and
condition of employment. Requests for inspection shall be complied with by the
Recipient.
3. To maintain records on the projects as may be requested by the CDA. These
files shall be maintained as long as the loan is active or for at least six (6) years
after completion of the work for which the loan has been obtained, whichever is
longer.
4. The business must maintain an actual physical presence within Washington
County.
POST CLOSING AND MONITORING
General Procedures
1. When the loan closing is completed and the funds are disbursed, CDA staff or its
consultant will establish a loan servicing file to contain:.
a) All closing documents; `
b)A log of all conversations and correspondence relating to the loan
c) A master follow-up file to ensure loan.monitoring functions are performed on a
timely basis.
2. The calculation of principal and interest, and monthly payment reports will be
executed at the time of the loan closing by CDA staff or its consultant.
3. Fund Management services will,be provided. by CDA staff or its consultant will assist
with loan;packaging underwriting and related marketing services for the Fund.
MONITORING
CDA staff or its consultant will be responsible for collecting and maintaining evidence of
ongoing compliange with any loan requirements, including job creation and retention,
insurance, financial reporting and any special conditions of the original agreement. An
annual report of projects financed through this program will be provided to the CDA
Board members each year.
The developer/business shall file a report for every year the business/developer
receives a benefit under the Revolving Loan Program.
DEFAULT
In the event the loan recipient is in default on any of the terms and conditions of the loan
agreement, all sums due and owing, including penalties, small, at the CDA' s option,
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become due and payable. To exercise this option, the CDA' s Attorney shall prepare a
written notice to the business. The notice shall specify the following:
a) The default.
b) The action required to cure the default.
c) A date, not less than (30) days from the date of the notice, by which the
default must be secured to avoid foreclosure or other corrective action.
d) Any penalties incurred as a result of the default, inability to create job, etc.
The CDA will determine when and how to collect and liquidate secured collateral in its
sole discretion.
USE OF LOAN REPAYMENTS AND REPORTING
Repaid loan funds shall be re-deposited in the Washington County CDA Economic
Development Revolving Loan Program account and used in a manner consistent with
these policies and procedures. A separate accounting record and project file for each
loan shall be kept to account for all funds loaned.
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Eric Johnson
Frorn; Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 1:07 PM
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd: Build it Right: Update#6 -- Harmful legislation proposed by three Senate
Republicans on building fees, regulations and zoning
Eric,
See the bills below. FYI : did watch the news conference.
Mary
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Subject: Build it Right: Update#6 Harmful legislation proposed by three Senate Republicans on building fees,
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Dear members,
Today,three Senate Republicans held a press conference announcing a series of bills that they claim will "legalize
the American dream of homeownership." Focused on changing zoning regulations and lowering costs associated
with city regulations and inspections for building a new home,this legislation would be incredibly harmful to cities
and our residents.
This legislation is backed by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities, now known as Housing First Minnesota—a
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S.F. No.3793:(Sen. !Goran)A bili that would change the basis for building permit fees from construction value (the
estimated cost of labor and materials)to cost per square foot.
S.F. No.3794: (Sen. Draheim)A bill that would limit a park fee to 5%of the fair market value of the development
(no such cap currently exists in state law). Cities would be required to allow payment of the park fee to be paid by
donating land, building recreational facilities,or a combination of these options.The bill also requires cities to
record the purposes for the money collected and the manner in which it was spent to further those purposes,
including how each cash payment was used.
: (Sen. Draheim).A bill that would change the annual reporting requirements for construction and
development-related fees. It would require cities that collect over$7,000(currently$5,000) in construction and
development-related fees to report to the state the costs for labor,transportation,office space,and any other
expenses incurred as a result of conducting inspections.
: (Sen. Koran)A bill that would generally prohibit city building inspectors,unless cities adopt an
ordinance requiring the use of them. If municipalities adopt such an ordinance,the bill would also make
municipalities liable for negligent inspection if the building inspector acted within their scope of work and the
inspector's act/omission caused injury, loss of property, personal injury,or death.
:(Sen. Koran)A bill that would limit building permit fees, as described above,and these fees could be
tailored by geographic region but would be required to be based on the direct cost of the permit review and
inspection services in that area.These fees could not be more than the amount adopted by the Department of
Labor and Industry.The bill would also create whistleblower protection for independent contractors who report a
violation,suspected violation,or planning violation of planning or zoning by municipalities
. : (Sen. Draheim)A bill that would:
o Require that the 60-day rule apply to building permits.
o Prohibit municipalities from requiring a planned unit development(PUD)agreement if the
proposed residential development complies with existing zoning ordinances, subdivision regulation,
or qualifies as a conditional use.
o Prohibit PUD conditions from exceeding State Building Code requirements.
o Prohibit conditioning approval of a building permit,subdivision development,or PUD on the use of
specific materials, design,amenities,or other aesthetic conditions not required by the State
Building Code.
o Prohibit municipalities from requiring more than one garage for single-family dwellings.
o Require cities and counties to allow temporary family health care dwellings.
o Encourage municipalities to facilitate development of unsubsidized affordable housing into their
comprehensive plan,which could include smaller lot sizes for single-family homes,allow duplexes
through fourplexes on lots that would otherwise be zoned only for single-family houses,and allow
mixed-used development.
For more information on how you can get involved,contact Luke Fischer at Ifischer@lmc.org.
For more information on specific legislation,contact Irene Kao at ikao@lmc.org.
Don Reeder
Public Affairs Manager
League of Minnesota Cities
Saint Paul MN
(651)281-1200
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Eric Johnson
From: Mary McComber
Sent: Thursday, March 5,2020 4:43 PM
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: FW:APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE LEADERSHIP IN THE VALLEY 2020-21 CO-HORT
From: Robin Anthony idirectorCd)greaterstiilwaterchamber.com]
Sent:Thursday, March 5, 2020 3:16 PM
To: Mary McComber
Subject:APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE LEADERSHIP IN THE VALLEY 2020-21 CO-HORT
Good Afternoon:
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that applications for the Leadership in the Valley
{LIN}class of 2021 has opened.Applications will close on May 31,2020.
The LIN program is designed to bring emerging and existing leaders together who welcome the opportunity to expand
their involvement in community affairs and are willing to explore new leadership responsibilities in the community,
enhance and grow their personal leadership skills,form beneficial professional relationships,stimulate an understanding
of the forces and trends affecting the area, and become involved with a community project.
The inaugural cohort is in their 7th month of the program with Business and Economic Development Day coming in
March, Government Day in April,Agriculture and Environment Day in May,with a graduation ceremony on May 14,
2020,at the Royal Club.The first 6 months included a reception and Kick-off,Community and the Arts Day, Public Safety
and Law Day, Diversity Day, Health and Wellness Day and Education Day. Regarding Public Safety and Law Day, Calyssa
Hall, Executive Director of the Zephyr Theatre states, "This is a day that will not be forgotten. I have always had
incredible respect for our first responders and law enforcement, but I now have ten times more. I feel as though every
citizen should experience and understand what we were fortunate enough to be given through this program.The
speakers were excellent and got straight to the core and inner workings of the community in which we live and serve
and do business in.So few people get the luxury of having a top view over the city's heartbeat. I am very grateful."
The LIN program consists of a nine-month commitment,one-day a month,with day-long sessions and requires a
personal investment to the community and LITV classmates.The curriculum design of each program day session includes
a theme with topics as mentioned above.The LITV Program will also require the students to participate in a community
project during the program.Cohort learners will break into smaller groups and throughout the nine-month leadership
program will meet independently to participate on a community project that they will present at graduation.The cohort
learners will make a difference in the community by giving back, learning, developing leadership skills both personally
and professionally.
Participants will be exposed to the challenges,opportunities and vital issues affecting the valley.The Greater Stillwater
Chamber of Commerce serves cities from Marine on St.Croix to Afton, Bayport, Lake Elmo, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores,
Stillwater and all the townships in the region.We invite all residents and businesses an opportunity to apply for the LIN
program.
More information on applying can be found at the
www.greaterstillwaterchamber.com<http://www.greaterstillwaterchamber.com/>website.
You can apply HERE.<https:Hdocs.google.com/forms/d/1pILGg4mhDfHFdvBhQvh32[gNR5VySmzTNnure57CkIE/edit>
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valley>
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Respectfully,
Robin Anthony
Executive Director, Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
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Eric Johnson
From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2020 11:20 AM
To: Eric Johnson
Subject Fwd:This Week at the Minnesota Legislature—March 2, 2020
For weekly notes
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Subject: This Week at the Minnesota Legislature—March 2, 2020
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As the legislature begins its fourth week of the 2020 Legislative
Session, committees and divisions will continue meeting to hear and
42 N pass bilis ahead of the March 20 first committee deadline—where
committees must act favorably on a bill in the house of origin in order
Rebecca J. Kanninen for it stay alive for the legislative session.
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Today, the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy
n Committee will hear Senate File 3654, authored by Senator Jeremy
Miller R-Winona
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the general fund and transferred into the state disaster assistance
Daniell G.Larson contingency account. These funds would be used to assist
Director,State&Local communities to recover and rebuild from damages as a result of
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Government affairs spring flooding, severe thunderstorms, wind storms, tomados, or I
other natural disasters.
The disaster assistance contingency account was established in
2014 to expedite the process of getting disaster funds to
communities. Prior to its establishment, the legislature would need to
convene for a special session each time there was a need outside of
Amos A. Briggs the regular legislative session for disaster funds to assist
Government Relal*ns communities.
Similar legislation authored by Representative Gene Pelowski (DFL-
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Development Finance Division last week.
College Athletes
Peter H. Glossing On Tuesday, the Senate Higher Education Finance and Policy
Associate/
Communications& Committee will hear Senate File 2995, authored by Senator Roger
Grassroots Advocacy Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes), which would allow college athletes to
earn compensation for the use of their names, images or likenesses
4 without putting their scholarships at risk. They could also obtain
professional representation from agents or lawyers for help with
endorsement contracts.
This legislation is a response to a decision in October of 2019 by the
Angie A. Huss board of governors of the NCAA to to allow student athletes to profit
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Grassroots Advocacy legislature passed legislation allowing for college athlete
compensation.
Representative Brad Tabke (DFL-Shakopee) is carrying the
companion legislation in the House.
Plastic Bags
Ann T. Lenr zewski On Wednesday, the House Environment and Natural Resources
Government Relabons
{=- Policy Committee will hear House File 3847, authored by
Representative Alice Mann (DFL-Lakeville), which would require a
retail establishment in Minnesota to charge a fee of at least five cents
for each single-use plastic carryout bag provided to a customer.
Under this proposal, a retailer must endeavor to use at least 40% of
the fees collected to supply customers with reusable plastic carryout
Jessica E. Lindeen bags or recycled paper bags or to otherwise encourage customers to
Governmenr Relations use reusable bags.
This legislation comes following a new ordinance in Minneapolis
° requiring retailers to charge customers five cents for every bag they
take.
Presidential Primary
Tomorrow, voters in Minnesota will have an opportunity to cast a vote
to decide who will be the Democratic and Republican nominees for
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Kevin J.Matzek President of the United States for 2020. Minnesota is one of 15
Govemment Relations states and territories participating in the"Super Tuesday"
presidential
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Eric Johnson
From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, March 2,2020 8:37 AM
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:What You Need To Know:The Trump-Pence Administration Is Taking a Whole-Of-
Government Approach To Address the Coronavirus
For weekly notes
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From. Crozer, William F. FOP/WHO <Wiilliam.F.Croaer@who.eop.gov>
Sent: Sun, Mar 1, 2020 7:11 pm
Subject: What You Need To Know: The Trump-Pence Administration Is Taking a Whole-Of Govemment Approach To
Address the Coronavirus
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State and Local Leaders–
Under the leadership of President Trump and Vice President Pence,the full weight of the U.S.Government is working to protect the
health and safety of the American people.Decisive action from President Trump at the beginning of the COVID-19(Coronavirus)
outbreak including prudent travel restrictions and an early containment strategy—has given state and local officials and private
sector partners time to prepare.Last month,the President formed a Coronavirus Task Force,led by Vice President Mike Pence and
comprised of subject-matter experts,to organize a whole-of-government response.The Administration and Coronavirus Task Force
have and will continue to work with State-Local-Tribal officials and private sector and non-profit partners in preparing for and
responding to the Coronavirus.It is important to note that at this time,the risk of infection for Americans remains low,and all
agencies are working aggressively to monitor this continuously evolving situation and to keep our partners and the public
informed.Below,please find additional pertinent information.
Uv-To-Date Information:Additional helpful resources and up-to-date information can be found on the below websites and social
media channels.
For background and the most up-to-date information,please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Coronavirus Disease 2019 website:
U.S.Department of Health and Human Services
• Twitter here
• Facebook here
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Twitter( ,ere
• Facebook here
Latest Updates:Below,please find pertinent updates on Administrations actions.
• President Donald J.Trump&Vice President Mike Pence Press Conference with HHS,CDC,&NIH Officials-on
Saturday,February 29( "..,,�V.f/remarks
• FDA Issues New Policy to Help Expedite Availability of Diagnostics.The U.S.Food and Drug Administration's
issued a new policy for certain laboratories seeking to develop diagnostic tests for coronavirus in order to achieve more rapid
testing capacity in the U.S.(more )
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• TheAssoedated Press: Pence Says States Will Receive Help If Coronavirus Spreads.Vice President Mike Pence said
Friday that the federal government is prepared to assist the states if the coronavirus spreads significantly across the country
—an eventuality he called unlikely.Pence told a brief press conference in Florida that as a former Indiana governor he
understands the need for state and federal partnerships in dealing with a potential health crisis.President Donald Trump
appointed Pence on Wednesday to oversee the administration's response to the coronavirus.Pence was in Florida to speak to
a conservative political group and raise money for Republican congressional campaigns,but also met with GOP Gov.Ron
DeSantis and his health staff at Paha Beach International Airport before speaking with reporters.(more )
• USA Today: 'No Need To Panic':President Trump Says Risk To Americans Is Low As First Coronavirus Death
Reported In U.S.In a rare televised news conference from the White House on Saturday,President Donald Trump said the
risk to Americans from coronavirus remains low and that he would meet with pharmaceutical companies next week to
discuss development of a vaccine.His comments came as the first U.S.death from the disease was reported.Trump and Vice
President Mice Pence also announced new travel restrictions to combat the virus,which has infected more than 84,000
people and killed nearly 3,000 people globally.An existing travel ban on Iran will be expanded to prevent any foreign
national who has been in that country in the past 14 days from entering the U-S.The administration also advised Americans
not to travel to regions of Italy and South Korea that have been impacted by the virus.(more )
Helpful A¢encv Contact Information:Below,please find contact information for our Intergovernmental Affairs colleagues across
the Federal family.
• U.S.Department of Health and Human Services-Darcie Johnston(Office-202-853-05821 Cell--202-690-1058/
Email-darcie.'ohnston ov
• U.S.Department of Homeland Security-Cherie Short(Office-202-441-3101/Cell-202-893-2941/Email-
cherie.short@lq.dhs.gov)
• U.S.Department of State-Bill Killion(Office-202-647-7595/Cell-202-294-26051 Email- dilionw(a7state.gov)
• U.S.Department of Transportation-Sean Poole(Office-202-597-5109/Cell-202-366-3132/Email-
sean.ppoleC�,dot.gov)
The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs will continue to share pertinent information as it becomes available.Please do
not hesitate to reach out to our office directly if we can be of assistance.As a reminder, WE IGA is the primary liaison between the
White House and State and local elected officials.
Sincerely,
The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
William F. Crozer
Special Assistant to the President/Deputy Director
White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
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Vice President Mike Pence: "Today,I led a meeting of the White House Coronavirus Taskforce at HHS ov.Grateful for the
work of�a SecAzar. S+aaeon General,(a�NIH Dr. auci and more As President Cc realDonaldTrumu said we're ready and we'll
continue to put the health and safetX of the American people first.
Led by Vice President Mike Pence,the Task Force is leading the United States Government response to the novel 2019 coronavirus.
The Task Force is composed of subject matter experts from the White House and several United States Government agencies and
includes some of the Nation's foremost experts on infectious diseases.The Task Force leads the Administration's efforts to monitor,
contain,and mitigate the spread of the virus,while ensuring that the American people have the most accurate and up-to-date health
and travel information.Additional information about the Task Force can be found .If you would like to contact the Task Force,
please reach out to White House Intergovernmental Affairs Staff.
What You Need To Know: President Trump and the Administration Are Taking a Whole-
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• There is no higher priority for President Trump than protecting the health and safety of Americans.
• In 2018,President Trump signed the National Biodefense,Strateay(more ),which improves speed of action in
situations such as this.
• While additional cases are expected,the general risk to the American public remains low and the Administration is
taking measures to keep the threat low.
Since the very beginning of the coronavirus outbreak,the President has taken an unprecedented whole-of-government
approach to protect the American people.
• President Trump took unprecedented action and suspended all travel into the United States from China.This is chief
among reasons why the threat to Americans from coronavirus remains low.
• Issuing a public health emergency declaration on January 31.
• Establishing the White House task force to combat the coronavirus spread.
• The White House has already met with over 40 state,county and health officials in 30 states on how to respond to the
potential threat of the coronavirus.We will be continuing to reach out to governors,state and local officials,and Members of
Congress to ensure they have the necessary resources.
• Remained in close contact with our Nation's governors.
While the threat to the American public remains low,the President has directed the White House Task Force to take all steps
to ensure the health and well-being of the American people and we are well-prepared.
• Americans do not need to change their day-to-day lives but should stay informed and practice good hygiene.
• There are good tried and true hygiene practices which can be very effective to reduce the chance of getting sick.
• Travelers are encouraged to always exercise healthy travel habits when traveling and to follow appropriate guidance(see
here).At this time,there are no restrictions on travel anywhere in the United States.
• We are working rapidly on therapeutics and vaccines and have launched the first U.S.clinical trial for an investigational
antiviral.
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The United States has the finest public health system in the world and knows the playbook to respond to infectious
disease outbreaks.
The United States is helping lead the global response to the coronavirus outbreak and offering assistance to the Chinese people
in their time of need.
• The Coronavirus Task Force and Administration continue to operationalize a unified government-wide public health
response.
• The Administration has requested funding from Congress to help cover all the needs across the federal government to
remain prepared for the Coronavirus--the Administration encourages Congress to move expeditiously to provide additional
resources to the Federal government and our State and Iocal partners.
Local,State,tribal,&Federal coordinated preparedness&response efforts.
• Federal officials have been working diligently to communicate with State,local,and tribal officials on the Federal
government's efforts to prepare and respond to COVID-1.
• Our Nation's Governors have participated in-person and conference call briefings with Federal partners(January 30,
February 9,and February 20)—and another one is scheduled for March 2.
• White House,OMB,HHS,DHS,DOT,and State Department Officials met with over 40 State,county,and city health
officials from over 30 States and territories to thank them for their leadership and to continue discussions on the Federal-
State-Local partnership to prepare and respond to COVID-19(February 25).
• HHS,CDC,DHS,and Federal partners have held numerous national briefing calls with State,local,tribal,private-
sector,and community.leaders.
• The Trump Administration is partnering with State,local,and tribal elected and appointed leaders' associations.
Excerpt from On-The-Record Pen and Pad Roundtable by Health and Human Services
Secretary Alex Azar and Other Senior Administration Officials on Resources Available to
Combat the Coronavirus (February 28, 2020)
SECRETARY AZAR; Well,thanks for coming,everybody. In case you didn't hear from us enough the other night,wanted to give
you an update on the budget issues,in particular.
As the President has repeatedly emphasized,there is no higher priority for us than protecting the health and safety of
Americans. Thanks to the President's aggressive containment efforts,at this time,the risk from COVID-19 to the American public is
low. But as we have all repeatedly emphasized,that has the potential to change.
The President's bold,decisive decisions have brought us extremely--have bought us extremely valuable time to prepare for the
possibility that the situation may worsen and we may need to mitigate its spread in the United States. That time is valuable for all
sorts of things,including state and local preparation,and the development of diagnostics,therapeutics,and vaccines.
It's also helped us determine our funding and resource needs,allowing the White House to make its supplemental funding request of
Congress earlier this week. We want to work with Congress to determine the funds we need for FY2020 first,because our priorities
here are speed and flexibility.
HHS is already using up the$105 million in the Infectious Disease Rapid Response Reserve Fund,which has been vital,but it's not
enough--which is why we are moving forward with a transfer of$136 million to continue our public health response,which I notified
Congress about on February the 2nd.
Thanks to investments supported by this administration,we have highly valuable and flexible relationships and contracting methods
for developing and purchasing diagnostics,therapeutics,and vaccines through entities like BARDA. But we'll need more money for
the focused drive toward countermeasures that we need to keep America safe.
Working on a supplemental needs to be a top priority for Congress. As the President has said,this is not a time for politics. We
cannot undertake all the preparation that it's widely acknowledged we need without more finding.
As chairman of the Coronavirus Task Force,I have already begun working alongside Vice President Pence,Acting Director Vaught,
Director Ueland,and others to begin productive discussions with Congress about what funding should look like.
We laid out five key elements of our supplemental request. First,surveillance. Second,state and local support. Third,
therapeutics, Fourth,vaccines, And fifth,personal protective equipment,or PPE.
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I want to mention some particular activities we plan with the funding. With surveillance funds,we'll build on existing influenza
surveillance systems,covering all states and adding coronavirus testing and reporting to the current flu systems. We request funding
for grants to state and local jurisdictions for epidemiology,lab capacity,infection control,and other activities,complementing CDC
investments over the years. And we've requested new funding for the 62 recipients of our hospital preparedness program.
We request$1 billion in support for the development of up to five candidate coronavirus vaccines,including support for one or more
through phase-three clinical trials.
On therapeutics and diagnostics,we request support for investigation of broad-spectrum antivirals,research on existing monoclonal
antibodies that work on other coronaviruses,development of new targeted monoclonal antibodies,and screening of small molecule
compounds that have existing clinical data. We request support for these activities through early clinical trials.
We also request support for development of assays to ensure ready availability of diagnostics,plus funding to help the FDA support
these development priorities--pipelines.
On personal protective equipment,we propose almost half a million dollars in investments for the Strategic National Stockpile to
increase production,capacity,and purchase of respirators,ventilators,and antimicrobials for secondary infections.
These kinds of activities will build on activities that we have prioritized and generously funded over the years. Since FY2017,under
President Trump,the CDC's budget has increased by$668 million,while NIH's budget has increased by more than$7 billion.
The FY2020 appropriations signed by President Trump include$2.7 billion for preparedness programs in HHS's Office of the
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response,up about$600 million from FY2017. That included a 130-million-dollar increase
in annual spending for the Strategic National Stockpile,and a 203-million-dollar increase in our Pandemic Preparedness Program.
The President's 2021 budget for CDC,developed before we knew the coronavirus would present such an emergency,reflects similar
priorities. It maintains the$675 million in state and local preparedness investments,the FEP funding. It prioritizes infectious disease
funding and proposes a$50 million increase for CDC's Global Health Security Agenda efforts.
That reflects this administration's longtime focus on effective preparedness programs,the CDC's core mission of infectious disease
response,and support for tackling infectious disease threats,especially ones that can cross borders.
I've been a strong advocate for this work and so have leaders across the Trump administration. Tragically,we are now reminded why
we've made the case for these priorities over the years. And this situation demands more support from Congress,just as earlier
potential pandemic situations have.
DIRECTOR VOUGHT: So the first one I want to tackle is the total amount for CDC of fighting infectious diseases and preparedness
in the President's budget versus last year. So,last year,fiscal year 2020,there was$4.182 billion for fighting infectious diseases and
preparedness within CDC. We then increased that in the President's budget by 3 percent--$135 million—to$4.317 billion.
So from the standpoint of everything that--all of the activities that are going on at CDC in this area,there's an increase of 3 percent.
There is a topline reduction in the President's budget for CDC in areas that are not infectious disease fighting and preparedness--
things like climate change research;things like occupational health research that is not going to go away,but is merely something that
we no longer feel like we need to jumpstart research that universities are doing,and they have been doing it since 1970,when these
programs were first created because it wasn't happening at universities.
We also think there's waste,fraud,and abuse in this area,where you have studies on how taxi drivers are taking too few bathroom
breaks,and whether that's an important occupational health issue.
Those are the kinds of things that we still think,even in a time of making sure that all the resources are there for CDC,we can find
inefficiencies and waste,and deal with mission creep at the same time.
So it is not true that we cut CDC infectious disease fighting--which gets me to the second one,which I think this is the main
inaccuracy out there,which is this notion that you see in some of the New York Post and CNN reporting that we cut CDC by 80
percent. It`s flat-out inaccurate.
Let me explain how the numbers are concncted_ comparing apples and oranges,to get that 80 percent. When the Ebola supplemental
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was passed,there was$597 million provided over five years. It was not an annual spend;it was a five-year lump sum
supplemental. Per year,that was$119 million for global health activities that would apply to any infectious disease. But that was
passed by Congress as part of the Ebola supplemental.
The last two years of that five-year supplemental,we began to make sure that it would be funded within the base amount of
resources. So we put forward$50 million in Fiscal Year'18,$50 million in Fiscal Year'19,$125 million in Fiscal Year'20,and in
this budget we propose$175 million in Fiscal Year`21.
So,in--while it was still available,we were taking steps to make sure it was funded within base resources. So when the supplemental
emergency funding expired,there would still be there,and then when that expired we then pulsed it up to$125 [million], And this
year we propose it at$175 [million]. So significant resources there.
You hear,in the same kind of stories,about leaked memos regarding contingency plans. Those were--we never got to the point
where the funds were expired. And so the contingency plans were what they're meant to be:contingency plans if the funds go
away. So,kind of--we keep seeing this story out there. it's flat-out inaccurate.
I want to talk a little bit about the run rate. So when we talk about:Is there money in the account right now? There's money in the
account. We have spent$77 million of the$105 million that Secretary Azar mentioned.
We will be able to get through into April. We can't tell you with a specific degree of certainty,but we're in a good place right now,
temporarily. The difTerence between what we have actually spent,and the--and the amounts that are provided,we have committed to
other activities. We need a supplemental;we need it soon. There's no doubt about that. But we haven't run out of money. And we've
got some time and we think that Congress is taking this very seriously.
Eric will speak to how quickly they will move a supplemental. But we're moving forward and we are making sure we have all the
accurate data.
I've heard the argument from the Hill:"Well,you haven't given us all of the obligation rates." Well,that's because we're trying to get
all of the obligation rates ourselves:collect them,make sure we have all of them from the various different accounts across the federal
government,compile them,and get them to the Hill. And we will be as transparent as we always have.
And then the last thing I would just say from a comparison of--this is our sup request versus their sup request. Remember that ours
was based on the notion of what's needed for the seven months remaining in Fiscal Year`20. We put forward a two-and-a-half
billion-doIlar request. The President has been very—made it very clear. Secretary Azar,as head of our task force,has made it very
clear. We are willing to go to a higher level if Congress feels the need to do that. But we put forward a two-and-a-half-billion-dollar
request based on what was required in seven months,knowing that we're going to go right into Fiscal Year`21 appropriations,and
build in additional resources for this area.
So when you see a big number from Senator Schumer--again,not touch detail there,but the assumption is that that is a five-year
number. "No-year money"was what we call it. And so,to some extent,you're dealing,again,with apples and oranges. The Ebola
supplemental was,again,no-year money,so it wasn't intended to be for what was needed in this particular fiscal year.
So those are the main things that I've seen that I wanted to make sure we definitely unpack. And I'm sure we'll do more of that in the
Q&A.
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