STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Human and Social Needs
AGENDA DATE: December 9, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Community Care
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an emergency Resident Necessities Assistance Program (Program) as described in Exhibit A, in an amount up to $800,000.00 in Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) funding, to provide basic necessities to residents adversely impacted by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease; (2) acceptance of donations to the Program; (3) increase appropriations for the Coronavirus Relief Fund for interest accrued in the amount up to $800,000.00, from $234,443,127.60 to $235,243,127.60; and (4) purchases and/or execution of all documents and agreements necessary to implement the Program, including but not limited to agreements to administer the Program - Not to exceed $800,000.00 - Financing: U.S. Department of Treasury - Coronavirus Relief Funds
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BACKGROUND
On April 22, 2020, City Council authorized the acceptance of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to aid the COVID-19 response throughout the City.
This action authorizes (1) an emergency Resident Necessities Assistance Program (Program) as described in Exhibit A, in an amount up to $800,000.00 in Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) funding, to provide basic necessities to residents adversely impacted by the Novel Coronavirus Disease; (2) acceptance of donations to the Program; (3) increase appropriations for the Coronavirus Relief Fund for interest accrued in the amount of $800,000.00, from $234,443,127.60 to $235,243,127.60; and (4) purchases and/or execution of all documents and agreements necessary to implement the Program, including but not limited to agreements to administer the Program.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 22, 2020, City Council authorized the acceptance of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic (CARES Act) to aid the COVID-19 response throughout the City by Resolution No. 20-0644.
City Council was briefed on the proposed uses of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, Coronavirus Relief Funds to facilitate assistance to eligible communities and households economically impacted by COVID-19 on June 17, 2020.
The Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Assistance and Recovery was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on December 3, 2020.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
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U.S. Department of Treasury - Coronavirus Relief Funds |
$0.00 |
$800,000.00 |
$0.00 |