Title
Authorization to Amend Agreement and Accept Additional Department of Economic Security Funding (Ordinance S-45149)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) 140755 with the Department of Economic Security to accept additional funding in the amount of $1,234,292 in Low Income Energy Assistance funding for a contract total of $10,323,443 for the period between July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019. 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 families and individuals in removing barriers to self-sufficiency through employment and/or education, housing and emergency assistance and to provide ongoing supportive services through case management or community coordination. This funding will allow the City of Phoenix to provide approximately 2,198 additional emergency utility and rental assistance services for a total of 17,118 households served annually for all services provided.
Contract Term
This is an amendment to the IGA for fiscal year July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019. The entire term of the existing IGA is July 1, 2015, through June 20, 2020.
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General fund. There are no matching fund requirements.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Human Services Department.