Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Chief Executive Office
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All
Approve Emergency Agreement for Provision of Professional Services with Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc., for assistance with the Tenant Landlord Assistance Coalition using Emergency Rental Assistance (“ERA 2”) funds.
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Information Contact: Zachary L. Williams, Executive Assistant/COO
Phone Number: 404-371-2174
PURPOSE:
To consider approval of Emergency Agreement for Provision of Professional Services with Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $495,000.00 for continued assistance with the Tenant Landlord Assistance Coalition through September 30, 2023.
NEED/IMPACT:
The Federal Government allocated Emergency Rental Assistance Program funding to DeKalb County to assist in addressing the rental crises affecting the nation. This action appropriates $495,000.00 in ERA 2 funding to the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. in furtherance of the Tenant Landlord Assistance Coalition goals and objectives.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action appropriates $495,000.00 in ERA 2 funding to the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve Emergency Agreement for Provision of Professional Services with Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc., for assistance with the Tenant Landlord Assistance Coalition using ERA 2 funds and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents in a form acceptable to the County Attorney.