Title
Request to Accept Local Utility Assistance Funding from the Arizona Community Action Association dba Wildfire (Ordinance S-49944)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the Arizona Community Action Association, DBA Wildfire, to accept local utility assistance funds in an amount not to exceed $322,210 for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
Funds provided to the City of Phoenix through this agreement will be used to assist low-income individuals and families by removing barriers to self-sufficiency through utility bill assistance. This funding will allow the City of Phoenix to provide financial assistance to approximately 1,000 households to eliminate the threat of utility disconnection.
Contract Term
The contract term is one year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.
Financial Impact
Funding for Fiscal Year 2023-24 will be provided by various local funding sources awarded by the Arizona Community Action Association DBA Wildfire. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.