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was proud that it was able to keep the staff fully employed and struggled to do so. One thing they were able to do was to create a policy so that anyone who contracted COVID would not have to use up sick time. Several councilmembers delivered high compliments for the work of Lakewood Alive. Director Leininger explained that Lakewood Alive receives funds from the City's CDBG account as well as the economic development line item within the Planning & Development budget. It is the latter line item which supports the City's contract with Lakewood Alive. Currently this line item is blank but is anticipated to be $1 million. $155,000 comes from this line item to fund Lakewood Alive. The CDBG line item provides $42,000 for the paint rebate program and nearly $67,000 for the housing outreach program. In 2020, going into 2021, the City also created a separate contract of $40,000 with Lakewood Alive to provide administrative services to the small business assistance program (COVID-related). In November 2019 the City increased its commitment to Lakewood Alive by $50,000 which allowed the non-profit to expand programs and to relocate to more suitable office space. Lakewood Alive is not requesting an increase in City support for 2021. Councilmember Bullock recommended that the City work to put Lakewood Alive on a more sustainable footing over the long term. He advocated continued robust investment in Lakewood Alive. CDBG/ESG Allocations Discussion Chairman Bullock made introductory remarks. He acknowledged the breadth and depth of skill and knowledge held by Dan Wyman and the Planning Department in their ability to secure and be good stewards of CDBG funds. He acknowledged the role of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) and its leaders, Nora Katzenberger& Ben Kipp, for their role in providing community input. The CAC Co-Chairs discussed the 2020 process. They spoke about the compelling presentations the CAC heard from many worthy community organizations and the robust discussions that ensued. Development Officer Dan Wyman shared the CAC recommendations for FY21 and briefly discussed each. He provided an overview of the purpose of the CDBG/ESG funds and its restrictions,the process by which the CAC makes recommendations and Council's role in authorizing them. The 2020 CAC also considered and made recommendations regarding the allocations of COVID relief funds. These recommendations were shared. He highlighted Lakewood Community Services Center as a major recipient of funds for its work providing rent assistance and food for residents in need. He also highlighted that the Cove Church project will receive nearly $350,000 3