Resolution 2020-25RESOLUTION NO. 2020-25(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,
TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE, SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL AID TO
QUALIFIED SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF WYLIE;
PROVIDING PROGRAM AND APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS; APPROPRIATING $301,000 TO
ESTABLISH THE PROGRAM; DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE
CITY MANAGER TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Wylie, Texas is a Texas municipality with a population of 50,000
or more operating under a home -rule charter; and
WHEREAS, in December 2019, a novel coronavirus, now designated SARS-Co V2 which
causes the disease COVID-19, was detected in Wuhan, China; and
WHEREAS, President Donald J. Trump declared a State of National Emergency for the
United States of America on March 13, 2020 in response to the spread of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a statewide public
health disaster; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, Mayor Eric Hogue issued a declaration of local disaster
for public health emergency for the City of Wylie for a period of seven (7) days; and
WHEREAS, on April 2, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-26,
continuing and extending the Mayor's amended declaration of local disaster for public health
emergency to help abate the public health threat resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused closures of and limitations on local
businesses; and
WHEREAS, some local businesses in the City of Wylie do not currently have an online
presence which would assist them in commercial activity during this state of disaster; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code allows municipalities to
establish economic development programs for making grants of public money to promote local
economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the municipality; and
Resolution No. 2020-25(R) — Small Business Assistance Program
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas recognizes the economic strain
the COVID-19 pandemic is causing its local businesses, and desires to establish a stimulus
program to provide limited financial assistance to small businesses located within the city limits;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that establishing this program and awarding grants to
such small businesses will serve the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of
Wylie and the interests of the City of Wylie and its small business community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WYLIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Wylie desires to establish and administer a small business
assistance program pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code to provide
immediate, short-term financial assistance in the form of grants to qualified businesses located
within the city limits of the City of Wylie.
SECTION 2. That the criteria set forth in Exhibit "A" shall establish program and
application requirements and determine a business's eligibility to receive financial assistance
under the program.
SECTION 3. That the City Manager of the City of Wylie, Texas is directed to administer
the small business assistance program and is authorized to make grants that comply with the
program requirements, as set forth herein, and is authorized to take any and all other actions he
deems necessary to administer the program consistent with the program requirements set forth
herein. A five member committee consisting of a representative from the City Manager's office,
the City of Wylie Finance Depadment, the City of Wylie Economic Development Corporation,
the Downtown Merchants Association, and the Wylie Chamber of Commerce will verify the
complete and eligible application prior to the issuance of financial assistance.
SECTION 4. That the City shall appropriate the sum of $301,000 in the General Fund
Combined Services budget to establish the small business assistance program consisting of a
maximum of $51,000 for sole proprietorships, $50,000 for large businesses and $200,000 for other
businesses.
SECTION 5. That each qualified business is eligible to receive a one-time grant as
follows:
Sole Proprietorship — up to $1,500 each
A sole proprietorship is defined as an unincorporated business owned by a single
person who is personally responsible for all debts of the business.
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Large Business (26-50 employees) — up to $5,000 each
Other Businesses (25 or fewer employees) — up to $5,000 each
SECTION 6. That should any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Resolution be declared unconstitutional and/or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it is
expressly provided that any and all remaining portions of this Resolution shall remain in full force
and effect. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Resolution, and each
section, subsection, clause and phrase thereof regardless of whether any one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases may be declared unconstitutional and/or invalid.
SECTION 7. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
DULY PASSED D APPROVED BY T CITY COUNCIL OF T CITY OF
IE, TE S, ON THIS THE 28TH DAY OF AP ' L 2020.
ATTEST:
Stephanie Storm, City Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Each qualified small business:
1. The primary location of the business must be within the City of Wylie city limits.
2. Must have been in continuous operation for a period of at least six months prior to the
application date.
3. Must be in good standing with the City of Wylie with respect to taxes, fees, utility payments
and other financial obligations to the City.
4. Must have a current or anticipated revenue decline beginning March 1, 2020 resulting from
COVID-19 impacts.
5. Must be a local, independent business responsible for all revenues and expenses.
6. Must have sustained a financial loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
EXCLUSIONS:
1. Non-profit organizations are specifically excluded from and ineligible to receive grants
under the program.
2. A business is ineligible if it has received assistance from the Paycheck Protection Program
or an Economic Injury Disaster Loan.
3. An eligible franchise must be responsible on a local level for all revenue and expenses of
the business.
4. A business is ineligible if it has 51 or more employees.
DESCRIPTION OF GRANT:
Each qualified applicant is eligible for a grant of up to $1,500 for a sole proprietorship, up to
$5,000 for businesses with 26-50 employees, and up to $5,000 for businesses with up to 25
employees. Applicants must show proof of a financial loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A business may only apply for one category.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants may apply online at www.wylietexas.gov. Applications will be reviewed and grant
funding will be approved on a first -come, first -served basis. Grants will be awarded until
approved funding is exhausted or the grant program is ended by the City Council, whichever occurs
first. Applications will be accepted during a 14-day open period beginning on May 6, 2020. The
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City Council reserves the right to modify, amend or terminate the program and/or the program
requirements at any time. The City Manager is authorized to take any and all actions he deems
necessary to al I nister the program consistent with the program requirements as approved by the
City Council. Continued funding of this grant program is not guaranteed.
QUI
D DOCU NTATION:
1. Completed application form. The eligible business must be the applicant, but the
application form must be signed by an authorized agent of the eligible business.
2. Documents sufficient to evidence a business loss, or other evidence of gross revenue
decline begi g March 13, 2020. For ex ple, a profit and loss statement from the same
period last year and a profit and loss statement for this year is acceptable.
3. IRS Form 941.
4. If federal aid has been received, documents sufficient to evidence receipt of federal aid
related to the COVID-19 disaster.
5. Other information, documentation or cl 'fication as required by City staff administering
the program.
6. An eligible business receiving a grant will be required to execute a Chapter 380 Economic
Development Agreement with the City of Wylie.
PUBLIC DISCLOSU
OF APPLICATIONS D SUPPORTING DOCU NTS:
By submitting an application under the program, the applicant consents to submitting all required
or supporting documentation and information to the City of Wylie and to the public disclosure of
such documentation and information by the City of Wylie in response to any request submitted
pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act and/or other applicable law.
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