Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $400,000.00 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contract with LifeCare Alliance in an amount up to $400,000.00.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds to the City of Columbus as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Public Law 116-136. These special CDBG funds (CDBG-CV) are to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) among low and moderate income individuals and families and to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.
Lifecare Alliance, a non-profit organization, will use the funds for their Meals-on-Wheel program, delivering nutritionally balanced meals to the homes of seniors and medically challenged individuals.
LifeCare Alliance has been selected because of their history with the city and serving the residents of Columbus, as well as, their established administrative procedures to effectively and efficiently implement such services. LifeCare Alliance’s programs have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of this unprecedented scenario, a growing number of seniors and medically challenged individuals in Columbus who need meals delivered to their homes through the Meals-on-Wheels Program. Many seniors are not able to go to the grocery store, or are afraid to go to the store. In addition, those who normally have assistance from a family member or friend cannot be visited during this time.
This grant is authorized under the 2020 Action Plan, per Ordinance 2162-2019.
Emergency legislation is needed in order to continue implementation of efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) on behalf of low and moderate income perso...
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