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VII. MANAGER'S REPORTS The County Manager provided correspondence to the Board from UNC to discuss moving forward on how the County plans to use ARPA funds. The information discusses what can and can't be done with the money. The County does not qualify to use any of the money for lost revenue. Lee County's revenue actually increased. Item 2 funding eligibility is necessary wastewater, water, and storm water infrastructure. Funds can also be used to replenish local government staff; however, no staff were let go except part- time staff was reduced and now part-time staff are returning. Reimbursements is a large area and we are working to see what this includes. Other counties were heavily reliant on tourism and allocated grants to businesses related to the tourism industry since there was a direct correlation to COVID and tourism and the lack of travel. Contracts with nonprofits have to include provisions that the funds would be used for COVID-related expenditures. Allocating funds for eviction avoidance could provide payments to landlords to pay for rent or a mortgage. Chairman Smith and the Manager will be meeting with the City of Sanford to discuss their COVID-related issues. The Health Director reported 65 new cases of COVID-19 and the County has 14 employees that have either tested positive or are home due to contact tracing. Hand sanitizer and social distancing is recommended in county facilities. There is not a local state of emergency currently in place. Lee County anticipates receiving almost $12 million in ARPA funds while the City is potentially receiving about $8 million. Affordable housing can be also addressed using ARPA funds in addition to rent assistance. The eviction moratorium expired on July 31st. The idea is that there are landlords that have not received rent for about a year and need help and it would also help people to not end up homeless but the timing due to the expiration of the moratorium is urgent. VILA Preliminary June 2020 Financial Report Assistant County Manager/Finance Director Lisa Minter presented the Preliminary June 2021 Financial Report, a copy of which is attached and incorporated into these minutes. Preliminary June 2021 financial report.pdf monthly sales tax analysis2020-2021.pdf historical analysis of sales tax.pdf countywide sales tax analysis 2020-2021.pdf VIII. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Chairman Smith requested a five-minute recess. Commissioner Reives departed the meeting at 6:55 p.m. IX. CLOSED SESSION Motion: Motion to go into Closed Session per N.C. General Statute 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with an attorney to preserve the attorney-client privilege and to discuss matters in relation to Lee County, NC vs. Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp in re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation and per N.C. General Statute 143- 318.11(a)(3) to discuss matters related to the location or expansion of business. The Board went into Closed Session at 7:00 p.m. Mover: Mark Lovick For: 5 — Dr. Andre Knecht, Cameron Sharpe, Kirk Smith, Bill Carver, Mark Lovick 5