File #: 2022-2563    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Action
File created: 11/21/2022 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/20/2022 Final action: 12/20/2022
Title: Commission District(s): All Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract 1248319 with the Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb, Georgia ("Housing Authority") for assistance with the Tenant Landlord Assistance Coalition and ratification of work previously performed by the Housing Authority related to assistance with the Tenant Landlord Coalition using Emergency Rental Assistance ("ERA 1/ERA 1 Reallocation").

Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Chief Executive Office

SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All
Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract 1248319 with the Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb, Georgia ("Housing Authority") for assistance with the Tenant Landlord Assistance Coalition and ratification of work previously performed by the Housing Authority related to assistance with the Tenant Landlord Coalition using Emergency Rental Assistance ("ERA 1/ERA 1 Reallocation").
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Information Contact: Zachary L. Williams, Executive Assistant/COO
Phone Number: 404-371-2174

PURPOSE:
To approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract 1248319 with the Housing Authority to extend the term to December 31,2022 and add funds in an amount not to exceed $366,080.00 and ratify work performed by the Housing Authority and payment made for services consistent with Contract 1248319 from April 1,2022 through November 30, 2022.

NEED/IMPACT:
The Federal Government allocated $21,622,063.20 Emergency Rental Assistance Program funding to DeKalb County to assist in addressing the rental crises affecting the nation.

The ERAP program provides that payments from the Fund may only be used to cover costs incurred beginning in March 2020 for certain purposes, including rental and utilities assistance.

This action appropriates an additional $366,080.00 in ERA 1/ERA 1 reallocation funding to the Housing Authority for implementation of the attached Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement in furtherance of the Tenant Landlord Assistance Coalition goals and objectives.

FISCAL IMPACT:
$366,080.00 in ERA 1/ERA 1 reallocation funds

RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract 1248319 with the Housing Authority for assistance with the Tenant Landlord Assistance Coalition and ratify work previously performed by the Housing Authority related to assistance with the Tenant Landlor...

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