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City of Centerville EDA Minutes May 19, 2021 b. CenterStage (i) Review of Eligibility Requirements Executive Director Statz introduced this item and provided background on it. He stated he would like some direction from the Commission regarding what types of businesses they would like to re the Boy and Cub Scouts are the business they intended to allow to advertise. There was discussion on how to best distinguish which types of businesses should benefit from this program and which should not. Whether not home based or non-profit organizations should be included in this program was discussed and it was noted City Attorney Glaser informed the Commission previously that they cannot legally exclude churches or non-profit organizations. It was discussed and decided that the Commission feels they should base the decision on if a business is listed in their City business directory and doing business in the City. c. Business Revolving Loan and Grant Program (i) Review of Eligibility Requirements Executive Director Statz stated they reviewed Machine Shop and that his business was exactly what they intended this program to be used for. There was discussion on what types of businesses they wanted to allow to be eligible for this program. It was decided that independently owned and locally operated businesses is what they intend this program to be for. d. COVID Relief Business Assistance Grant Programs Executive Director Statz stated the Commission should start thinking about if they want to have some of the same grant programs, they had from the last relief package or what types of programs they might want to look into. He noted they have more time to allocate the funds this time around, decided immediately. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. 2021 Strategic Plan and Budget Review Executive Director Statz presented a spreadsheet that showed items the Commission had already paid for in 2021. VIII. NEW BUSINESS Page 4 of 5