Title
Authorization to Accept Arizona Department of Economic Security Funding (Ordinance S-45652)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) 140755 with the Arizona Department of Economic Security to accept funding in the amount of $9,736,434 for the period of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept and 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 employment and education resources, housing assistance, emergency and utility assistance, and ongoing supportive services through case management and community coordination.
This funding will allow the City to provide approximately 12,583 emergency rent, mortgage and utility assistance services and assist with case management and information and referral services.
Contract Term
The IGA term is from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2020. This is the final year of the current IGA.
Financial Impact
Funding for FY 2019-20 will be provided from various fund sources (Attachment A). There is no General Fund impact.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Human Services Department.