Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Chief Executive Office
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Districts
Appropriation of the Second Allocation Award of Emergency Rental Assistance (“ERA 2”) Grant Funds to DeKalb County Government in the Aggregate Amount of $14,832,102.12
Body
Information Contact: Zachary L. Williams, COO/Executive Assistant
Phone Number: 404-371-2881
PURPOSE:
To appropriate ERA 2 funds to DeKalb County Government to provide rental and/or utility assistance to DeKalb residents impacted by COVID-19 in the aggregate amount of $14,832,102.12.
NEED/IMPACT:
The grant funds are to assist DeKalb County residents who are unable 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:
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 DeKalb County Government in the aggregate amount of$14,832,102.12; and authorize the CEO to execute the necessary agreements/document in a form that is acceptable to the County Attorney.