Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 4
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): District 4
Allocation to appropriate Federal Coronavirus Relief Funds reserved for District 4 in POETA account
#105424.63258.521209.01.04.602313.1 to community‐based organizations (CBOs) and WorkSource DeKalb for the purpose of community food distribution, housing relief, utilities and other essential needs not to exceed $500,000.
Body
Information Contact: Steve Bradshaw
Phone Number: 404-371-4749
PURPOSE:
To approve a resolution to appropriate Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund proceeds from POETA account
#105424.63258.521209.01.04.602313.1 for the purposes of partnering with community‐based organizations and WorkSource DeKalb in order to expand food distribution sites for individuals, families and seniors.
NEED/IMPACT:
Community-based organizations need financial support in order to provide relief and support to residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. DeKalb Community Development Department will have oversight for the program management, and monitoring of the $400,000 in funding allocations to community-based organizations. In addition, WorkSource DeKalb will have oversight for the program management and monitoring of $100,000 in funding allocated to this agencies programming.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Appropriate an amount not to exceed $500,000 from POETA Account #105424.63258.521209.01.04.602313.1 to the following Community Based Organizations:
Oakhurst Medical Centers- $60,000 ( Food distribution, housing assistance and essential needs).
First African Community Development Corporation-$120,000 (Food distribution to local organizations for the purpose of funding food distribution drives in District 4 through December 31, 2020) Provide aid to low-income, working households that are in a temporary financial crisis to prevent eviction and disconnection of utilities. Expand Senior Distribution Box program.
Latin American Association- $60,000 (Food distribution, housing assistance and essential needs).
Atlanta Community Food Bank-$60,000- Food Distribution and stocking pantries.
Wade Walker Park YMCA- $50,000 (Food distribution and essential needs).
Clarkston Community Center- $50,000 (Food distribution, rental assistance, utility and essential needs).
Work Source DeKalb- 100,000 (Rent relief, utilities and essential needs provided to constituents registered in training and work programs.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents.