STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Human and Social Needs
AGENDA DATE: June 23, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Office of Community Care
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an amendment to the Program Statement for the Emergency Rental Assistance and Utility Program, funded by Coronavirus Response and Relief Funds, to amend the program requirements, previously approved by Resolution No. 21-0240 on January 27, 2021, as shown in Exhibit A; and (2) the City Manager to (a) apply for and receive and deposit funds in an amount not to exceed $50,225,677.40 in the American Recovery Plan Act Funds for the Emergency Rental Assistance Round 2 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") for the Emergency Rental Assistance Round 2 (CFDA No. 21.023), with 40% distributed within 60 days of enactment and subsequent payments once 75% has been obligated; (b) establish appropriations in an amount not to exceed $50,225,677.40 $20,090,270.96 in the ARPA Emergency Rental Assistance Round 2 Fund; (c) execute any documents necessary with the Treasury to accept and/or spend the funds; and (d) implement an Emergency Rental Assistance and Utility Assistance Program in accordance with Exhibit B and utilize up to 15 percent of the funds for administration - Not to exceed $50,225,677.40 - Financing: U.S. Department of the Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program Grant Funds
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BACKGROUND
The Novel Coronavirus Disease ("COVID-19") pandemic and its resulting economic impacts have put thousands at risk of evictions and homelessness. Since Spring of 2020, the City has seen tremendous demand for rental assistance services, a demand which has continued, if not grown, as the pandemic continues. Though a combination of local and national moratoriums and other protections have helped some clients avoid eviction, these moratoriums have largely expired or are expiring and have had limited enfo...
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