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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of August 9, 2021 — Regular Meeting Page 8 of 9 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Reported that the City's distribution for revenue-sharing from the State of Florida will be $190,000 which is significantly higher than anticipated, and that between the revenue-sharing distribution and sales tax revenues, he expected approximately $500,000-$600,000 would be added to the City's reserve funds. Thanked Pastor Andy Searles for attending tonight's meeting and speaking words of comfort and encouragement as the City Commission and staff paid respects to the memory of Mark Fitzpatrick. Stated that due to the surge in transmission of the Covid-19 virus and the new Delta variant, the City has reinstated some safety requirements for employees only such as mask wearing inside when social distancing is not possible; keeping staff separated where possible; and asking employees to work from home where possible. He advised that these measures are temporary but are based on CDC (Centers for Disease Control) measurements of the rate of transmission within Seminole County, which at this point is rated as high. The four levels of transmission determined by the CDC are low, moderate, substantial, and high, and the CDC recommends mask wearing when the rate of transmission is substantial or high. The City will keep these measures in place until such time as the transmission rate moves back below what it is currently to a more moderate level but would be prepared to reinstate them again if necessary. The City has implemented an incentive program to encourage employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19 by offering $100 upon proof of completed vaccination and since implementation last week 50-55% of employees have provided proof of vaccination. It is anticipated that many others are in the vaccination process and will provide proof of completion in order to receive the incentive. Confirmed that due to the current Covid-19 transmission rate within Seminole County, the re- opening of the Recreation Center has been delayed until the Tuesday, September 7t11, after the Labor Day holiday. However, that re -opening could be delayed further if the transmission rates continue to be high at that time. 15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report. 16. CITY CLERK'S REPORT City Clerk Donna Gardner shared the following information: • The City's Food Truck Friday event will be held on Friday, August 13th from 6-9 p.m. at Lake Concord Park and will feature musical artist Daniel Heitz. Noted the Seminole County Health Department will have a mobile vaccination clinic at the event offering free vaccinations with no appointment necessary. The clinic will be located in the parking lot between City Hall and the Art House.