Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify the grant agreement with Community for New Direction Incorporation (CND) that was previously awarded funding via ordinance 2104-2020. The funding associated with this ordinance will serve to amplify and expand the work of CND as they strive to meet the elevated demands associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The total amount for the grant for Community for New Direction Incorporation is $323,173.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the CARES Act fund.
Emergency action is requested in order to avoid any delay in providing critically-needed resources to meet the demands of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the grant agreement with Community for New Direction that was previously awarded resiliency funding; to authorize an expenditure within the CARES Act fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,710.00)
Body
WHEREAS, human service organizations have experienced a significant increase in demand as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, expenditure of CARES Act funding will be used to provide assistance to eligible nonprofit human service agencies for eligible expenses and losses caused by, or in response to, the COVID-19 public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, the modified grant will be funded with Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act; and
WHEREAS, such expenditure of funds has not been previously accounted for in the 2020 Budget; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Development in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to modify the grant agreement with Community for New Direction to avoid any delay in providing critically-needed resources to meet the demands of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, for the public health, safety and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAI...
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