Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Chief Executive Office
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All
Appropriation of the second grant of Emergency Rental Assistance (“ERA 2”) funds to at least three (3) DeKalb County Non- Profit Agencies in the initial aggregate amount of $600,000, but not to exceed the cumulative total amount of $1,500,000.
Body
Information Contact: Zachary L. Williams, COO/Executive Assistant
Phone Number: (404) 371-2881
PURPOSE:
To appropriate ERA 2 funds to at least three DeKalb County Non- Profit Agencies in the initial aggregate amount of $600,000, but not to exceed the cumulative total amount of $1,500,000.
NEED/IMPACT:
The grant funds are to assist DeKalb County residents that are struggling to pay rent and/or utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will prevent and protect families from evictions by keeping families in their homes; and will reduce/prevent the risk of homelessness and/or home instability. Payments will be made towards rent and utilities. Funds will provide financial assistance and relief to eligible households through existing or newly created assistance programs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
|
# |
Agency |
Initial Funding |
Maximum Funding |
Services Provided |
|
1 |
New Life Ministries, Inc. |
$200,000 |
$500,000 |
Rent and Utilities |
|
2 |
International Rescue Committee, Inc. |
$200,000 |
$500,000 |
Rent and Utilities |
|
3 |
Latin American Association, Inc |
$200,000 |
$500,000 |
Rent and Utilities |
|
|
Total |
$600,000 |
$1,500,000 |
|
POETA 105828.63258.521209.01.602526; Grant Period March 11, 2021, through September 30, 2025
No impact on the County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the appropriation of ERA 2 funds to at least three DeKalb County Non-Profit Agencies in the initial aggregate amount of $600,000, but not to not exceed the cumulative total amount of $1,500,000, and authorize the CEO to execute necessary agreements/documents in a form that is acceptable to the County attorney.