Title
Authorization to Amend Agreement 140755 to Accept Additional DES Funding and Extend the Agreement Term (Ordinance S-44471)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) 140755 with the Department of Economic Security (DES) to accept funding in the amount of $7,954,776 for the period of 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
Funding provided to the City of Phoenix through this contract will be used to assist low-income families and individuals in removing barriers to self-sufficiency in regards to employment and/or education, housing assistance, emergency assistance, and to provide on-going supportive services through case management and community coordination.
This funding will allow the City to provide approximately 14,804 emergency financial assistance services and assist with case management and information and referral services.
Funding for fiscal year 2019 will be provided from various fund sources; see Attachment A.
Contract Term
This amendment extends the IGA term by one year from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. This is the third of four annual amendments provided by the IGA.
Financial Impact
There are no matching fund requirements.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Human Services Department.