Title
Authorization to Amend FY2019-20 Contract and Accept COVID-19 Related Emergency Assistance Funding from Arizona Community Action Association (dba Wildfire) (Ordinance S-46587)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend FY2019-20 Contract 150598 with the Arizona Community Action Association (ACAA) (dba Wildfire) to accept COVID-19 emergency assistance funding in the amount of $174,200 for a new contract total of $553,221 for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to these items. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
Funds provided to the City of Phoenix through ACAA are used to assist low-income individuals and families by removing barriers to self-sufficiency through resources and emergency utility assistance. Approval to accept funds provided to the City of Phoenix through this request will allow the Human Services Department to provide immediate utility assistance to households who are impacted directly or indirectly by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Contract Term
The term of the ACAA contract is for one year from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Any extension term may be exercised by the City Manager or designee.
Financial Impact
Funding for Fiscal Year 2019-20 will be provided from various funding sources (Attachment A). There is no impact to the General Fund.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Human Services Department.