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indicated that it was designed purely for rental relief, but has had discussions to expand the program to include business owners in the situation described. The committee reviewed the 2020 city cost savings spreadsheet developed by Director Rancatore,which lists out the events that could be spared, general fund savings, furloughs, etc. Mayor George noted that city events have been cancelled through the end of May due to the potential violation they pose to the governor's mass gathering order. She added that social distancing is likely to be with us for the foreseeable future and she anticipates that many of the events for the rest of the year will be cancelled, however her team is trying to come up with creative ways to still make them happen. In regard to general fund savings, a city hall roof project and purchase of mulch for the city's parks have been put on hold. Some Public Works employees' salaries were also reclassified into other funds, as a way to take stress off the general fund. Furlough of non-union administrative employees was discussed as well. Mayor George indicated that her administration is not furloughing at this point,but needed to gather data in order to be responsible for the city's finances. The $7 million rolled over from last year's budget has helped stabilize the city's finances. Approval of the minutes of the April 20, 2020 Finance Committee. Chairman Bullock made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Neff to approve the minutes from the Finance Committee's April 201h meeting. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas - Bullock, Litten, Neff Nays - None The motion passed. The minutes were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.