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.
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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:
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Agency
Initial Funding
Maximum Funding
Services Provided |1010|New Life Ministries, Inc.
$200,000
$500,000
Rent and Utilities|1010|International Rescue Committee, Inc.
$200,000
$500,000
Rent and Utilities|1010|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 necess...
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