Title
Arizona Community Action Association Contract for Weatherization Assistance Program Services (Ordinance S-44645)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Arizona Community Action Association (ACAA) and accept $600,000 to provide Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) services. Further request authorization for the City Controller to accept and disburse all funds related to this item over the life of the contract.
Report
Summary
The Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) utilizes funding received from ACAA, and other local organizations and federal agencies, to perform weatherization activities in households which meet federal poverty income guidelines throughout the City. WAP services include energy efficiency retrofit activities, such as attic insulation, sun screens, duct sealing, room pressure relief/air balancing, and the repair or replacement of heating and cooling systems to eligible dwellings.
ACAA may receive additional weatherization funds that are distributed to NSD during or after fiscal year 2018-2019.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement will be from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the General Fund; these programs are funded with grants from federal agencies and local organizations.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Neighborhood Services Department.