Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 4
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): District 4
Allocation to appropriate (Not to exceed) $200,000 of Federal America Rescue Plan Funds reserved for District 4 in POETA Account # ARP POETA #105726-69110-521209-01-602476 to community organizations: Positive Growth, Inc. and Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) in the amount of $100,000 to each organization for the purpose of housing insecurity, rental, utility assistance, community food distribution and other essential needs for individuals and families impacted by COVID-19
Body
Information Contact: Commissioner Steve Bradshaw
Phone Number: 404-371-4749
PURPOSE:
To approve a resolution to appropriate Federal America Rescue Plan funds reserved for District 4 for the purposes of partnering with these organizations to assist with housing insecurity, utility relief, food distribution and essential needs as defined by American Rescue Plan criteria for use not to exceed $200,000.
NEED/IMPACT:
DeKalb stakeholders servicing constituents have a need for financial support to provide essential resources and relief and support to DeKalb County residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. DeKalb Community Development Department will have oversight for the program management, and monitoring of the $200,000 in funding allocations to community organizations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Appropriation of an amount not to exceed $200,00.from POETA Account#105726-69110-521209-01-602476 to Positive Growth, Inc. in the amount of $100,000 and Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) in the amount of $100,000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents.