Title
Authorization to Enter Into Contract with the Arizona Community Action Association dba Wildfire (Ordinance S-51009)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the Arizona Community Action Association dba Wildfire to accept local utility funds in an amount not to exceed $410,280 for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Funding 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. The funding will allow the Human Services Department to provide emergency financial assistance to approximately 1,025 households.
Contract Term
The contract term is one year beginning July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
Financial Impact
Funding for Fiscal Year 2024-25 will be provided by various local funding sources listed in Attachment A. 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.