Title
Authorization to Amend Agreement 140755 to Accept Additional DES Funding and Extend Agreement Term (Ordinance S-43479)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or designee, to amend intergovernmental agreement (IGA) 140755 with the Department of Economic Security to accept funding in the amount of $7,703,672 for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept and City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Funding provided to the City of Phoenix through this contract will be used to assist low-income families and individuals in removing barriers to self-sufficiency in regards to employment and/or education, housing assistance, emergency assistance, and to provide ongoing supportive services through case management and community coordination.
This funding will allow the City to provide approximately 11,629 emergency financial assistance services and assist with case management and information and referral services.
Contract Term
The amendment extends the IGA term by one year from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. This is the second of four annual amendments provided by the IGA.
Financial Impact
There are no matching fund requirements. Funding for fiscal year 2018 will be provided from the various fund sources below:
Fund Allocation
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) $4,500,051
Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) $10,168
Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) $574,714
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) $985,710
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) $1,609,418
Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Funds (CSBG DIS) $23,611
Total $7,703,672
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Human Services Department.