Title
Request to Amend Contract with the Arizona Department of Economic Security to Accept Additional Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Funding (Ordinance S-49748)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 152615 with the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES), Division of Community Assistance and Development. The current ADES contract threshold is $47,857,600 for Community Action Agency services. A total amount of $45,370,297.78 has been received during the first three years of the five-year contract. This request is to increase the contract amount by $20,629,702.22 for an amount not to exceed $66,000,000 over the five-year term. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item for the life of the contract.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix Human Services Department (HSD) is the designated Community Action Agency for the Phoenix service area and contracts with ADES for funding to deliver Community Action Agency services. Under this contract, HSD is directed to promote the participation of the entire community in the reduction or elimination of poverty.
Community Action Agency funding allows HSD to assist low-income individuals and families in removing obstacles and resolving barriers to self-sufficiency. Funding supports new and existing services for low-income individuals and families to secure and retain employment and/or education, housing navigation, emergency rent and utility assistance, and provide ongoing supportive services through case management and community coordination.
Funding consists of both federal and local funds to include Community Services Block Grant, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Social Services Block Grant and Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Funding levels may be adjusted throughout the contract period through amendments based on federal and state program appropriations.
Financial Impact
The funding for the first year of the contract was $17,260,144.81, the second year was $20,021,680.97, and third year was $8,088,472. The total amount of the contract will not exceed $66,000,000 over the life of the contract. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.