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C ITY OF P LYMOUTH
R ESOLUTION N O. 2020-144
R ESOLUTION A UTHORIZING R EFUNDS OF P RORATED L IQUOR L ICENSE
F EES AND W AIVING P ENALTIES DUE TO L ATE P AYMENT ON U TILITY B ILLS
D URING THE COVID-19 P ANDEMIC
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Walz issued
executive order No. 20-04, and subsequently extended that declaration by Executive Order No. 20-20; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota and numerous communities have been impacted by the outbreak
of COVID-19 pandemic forcing the slow down, and in some cases, shuttering of businesses creating
significant unemployment; and
WHEREAS, many individuals have also been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with the loss of
employment and income; and
WHEREAS, State and Federal Governments have implemented various tools to aid in the recovery of
businesses and employment; and
WHEREAS, City staff has evaluated viable options to provide relief to local businesses and residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA that the following actions are authorized:
1. Refund prorated liquor license fees for intoxicating on-sale liquor licenses (prorated amount
calculated from March 16, 2020 until the restriction has been lifted or packaged product is
allowed to be sold with the sale of food).
2. Waive penalties on utility bills for three months beginning with March billing (due in April).
APPROVED by the City Council on this 14th day of April, 2020.