Title
ADD-ON - Authorization to Amend Contract to Extend and Accept Additional Emergency Assistance CARES Act Funding from Arizona Community Action Association dba Wildfire (Ordinance S-47206)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 152678 with the Arizona Community Action Association dba Wildfire (Wildfire) to extend the term of the contract through April 30, 2021 and accept additional emergency utility, rent and mortgage assistance Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding in the amount of $406,207.75, for a new contract total of $3,156,207.75. 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 Human Services Department (HSD) through Wildfire are used to assist individuals and families who have been impacted directly by the COVID-19 pandemic with emergency rent, mortgage and utility assistance. Households eligible to receive assistance must be able to document that their current financial hardship is due to COVID-19. The flexibility of the CARES Act funding will allow the City of Phoenix to reach a broader spectrum of Phoenix residents and reduce the impact of COVID-19. The additional funding will allow HSD staff to further support those individuals who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Procurement Information
The City of Phoenix has obtained all necessary federal waivers to alleviate the need to comply with federal procurement guidelines.
Contract Term
The new term of the contract is from June 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021 and may be extended based on continuous need and available funding. Any extension term may be exercised by the City Manager or his designee.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of this contract shall not exceed $3,156,207.75. Funding is provided from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. There is no impact to General Funds.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On June 24, 2020, City Council authorized staff to enter into contract with Wildfire, the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse CARES Act funds with Ordinance S-46799.
On Oct. 21, 2020, City Council authorized acceptance of additional emergency assistance CARES Act funding from Wildfire with Ordinance S-47021.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Human Services Department.