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Resolution Authorizing to Contract for FY 2020-21 US Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funds in the Amount of $8,669,703 for Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Programs (Greensboro Housing Coalition, Greensboro Urban Ministry, Housing Consultants Group, Salvation Army)
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Council Priority: Ensure Fiscal Stewardship, Transparency, & Accountability
Department: Neighborhood Development
Council District: All
Public Hearing: No
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Stan Wilson; 373-2509
Contact 2 and Phone: Caitlin Bowers; 433-7266
PURPOSE: City Council is requested to authorize subrecipient contracts with local non-profit agencies to carryout emergency rent and utility assistance designated for rental households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due the COVID-19 pandemic.
BACKGROUND: The Neighborhood Development Department recommends FY 2020-21 US Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program funds be used for rent and utility assistance as reflected below:
Funding Source
US Treasury - ERA $8,669,703
Total $8,669,703
Council is requested to consider the following funding recommendations:
Emergency Rent/Utility Assistance Program
Greensboro Housing Coalition $1,366,893
Greensboro Urban Ministry $3,080,929
Housing Consultants Group $811,229
Salvation Army of Greensboro $3,410,652
Total Emergency Rent/Utility Assistance $8,669,703
BUDGET IMPACT: FY 2020-21 US Treasury ERA funds in the amount of $8,669,703 will be used to fund the recommended contracts.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED: Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents for em...
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