Title
Authorization to Amend Intergovernmental Agreement and Accept COVID-19 Related Emergency Assistance Funding from Arizona Department of Economic Security (Ordinance S-46726)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) 140755 to accept COVID-19 emergency assistance funding in the amount of $1,551,544 for a new contract total of $12,309,736 for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 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 through ADES are used to assist low-income individuals and families by removing barriers to self-sufficiency through resources, emergency rental and utility assistance, eviction prevention services and case management. Approval to accept funds provided to the City of Phoenix through this request will allow the Human Services Department through its three Family Services Centers to provide immediate financial assistance and case management to households who are impacted directly or indirectly by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Contract Term
The term of this ADES IGA is July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. An extension of the term may be exercised by the City Manager or designee.
Financial Impact
Funding for Fiscal Year 2019-20 will be provided from various state and federal funding sources (see 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.