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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 execute the contract documents for emergency rent and utility assistance designated for rental households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due the COVID-19 pandemic.