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Resolution Authorizing a Contract for FY 2020-21 US Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA 2) Funds in the Amount of $6,922,907 for Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Programs (Greensboro Urban Ministry, Greensboro Housing Coalition, Housing Consultants Group, and Salvation Army of Greensboro)
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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: Cyndi Blue; 433-7376
Contact 2 and Phone: Elizabeth Alverson; 373-7960
PURPOSE: City Council is requested to authorize sub-recipient 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 2 (ERA2) program funds be used for rent and utility assistance as reflected below:
Funding Source
US Treasury - ERA 2 $6,922,907.00
Total $6,922,907.00
Council is requested to consider the following funding recommendations:
Emergency Rent/Utility Assistance Program
Greensboro Urban Ministry $691,891.00
Greensboro Housing Coalition $1,730,727.00
Housing Consultants Group $1,038,836.00
Salvation Army of Greensboro $3,461,453.00
Total Emergency Rent/Utility Assistance $6,922,907.00
BUDGET IMPACT: FY 2020-21 US Treasury ERA 2 funds in the amount of $6,922,907 will be used to fund the recommended contracts.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED: Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to ...
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