Title
Authorization to Enter into Contract and Accept Emergency Assistance Funding from Arizona Community Action Association (dba Wildfire) for FY2020-21 (Ordinance S-46573)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with the Arizona Community Action Association (dba Wildfire) to accept emergency assistance funds in an amount not to exceed $382,280 for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Funds provided to the City of Phoenix through this contract will be used to assist low-income individuals and families by removing barriers to self-sufficiency through educational resources, rental and emergency utility assistance. This funding will allow the City of Phoenix to provide emergency financial assistance services to approximately 1,743 households.
Contract Term
The contract term will be a one-year contract from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
Financial Impact
Funding for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 will be provided by various funding sources (Attachment A). There is no impact to the General Fund.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Human Services Department.