File #: 2021-3178    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent
File created: 9/29/2021 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 10/12/2021 Final action: 10/12/2021
Title: Commission District(s): District 4 Allocation to Appropriate (Not to exceed) $310,000.00 of Federal America Rescue Plan Funds reserved for District 4 in POETA Account # ARP POETA #105726-69110-521209-01-602476 to community organizations listed for the purpose of housing insecurity, rental, utility assistance, community food distribution, technology, health and mental health needs and other essential needs for individuals and families impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Board of Commissioners - District 4

SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): District 4
Allocation to Appropriate (Not to exceed) $310,000.00 of Federal America Rescue Plan Funds reserved for District 4 in POETA Account # ARP POETA #105726-69110-521209-01-602476 to community organizations listed for the purpose of housing insecurity, rental, utility assistance, community food distribution, technology, health and mental health needs and other essential needs for individuals and families impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.
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Information Contact: Commissioner Steve Bradshaw
Phone Number: 404-37-4749

PURPOSE:
To approve a resolution to appropriate Federal America Rescue Plan funds reserved for District 4 for the purposes of partnering with organizations to assist with housing insecurity, utility relief, food distribution, health and mental health needs, technology and educational interventions and essential needs as defined by American Rescue Plan criteria for use not to exceed $310,000.00.

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 $310,000.00
in funding allocations to community organizations.



FISCAL IMPACT:
Appropriation of an amount not to exceed $310,00.00 from POETA Account#105726-69110-521209-01-602476 in the amounts prescribed to the following organizations:

Atlanta Community Food Bank $100k
Our House $75k
Wade Walker YMCA $50k
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