HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-083 CCRMember Lawrence-Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-083
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE BC
BEYOND COVID SENIOR IPAD/TABLET INNOVATION PROGRAM, WITH FUNDING BY
THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT ("CARES ACT").
WHEREAS, In July 2020, the City initiated the development of innovative actions to work
with residents and businesses, so that they may survive, rebuild and thrive in the era of COVID-
19 Worldwide Pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Based on community research the following top needs were identified: 1)
Resources life essentials (i.e. food, rent/housing, etc.), 2) Housing Stability, 3) Emotional and
Mental Health Well-Being, 4) Financial Assistance to Business, 5) Communication on COVID-
19 and Access to Resources, 6) High Speed Internet and7) Job Creation; and
WHEREAS, Staff identified over 70 innovative strategies to address those
needs. However, the top innovative strategies were to address all or as many of the needs as
possible. One of four top innovations identified was the “BC Beyond COVID Senior iPad/Tablet
Innovation Program”; and
WHEREAS, The BC Beyond COVID Senior iPad/Tablet Innovation Program, qualifies as
an appropriate expenditure of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, And Economic Security Act ("Cares
Act") and the total cost to implement the project is $20,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, authorize staff to proceed with the BC Beyond COVID Senior iPad/Tablet
Innovation Program, with funding by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, And Economic Security Act
("Cares Act").
October 12, 2020
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Elliott, Graves, Lawrence-Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.