Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of $1,426,368.80 of the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Grant-Coronavirus Relief (CDBG-CV) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Department of Finance and Management and authorizes the Director to enter into contract with Impact Community Action in the amount of $1,426,368.80 for the period of January 1, 2021 thru September 30, 2022 to administer the emergency financial assistance program.
The City of Columbus received an award from the U.S. Department of HUD for CDBG-CV program funds in the amount of $4,388,525.00 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus pandemic. HUD has issued guidance regarding the use of CDBG CV funds for emergency financial assistance to alleviate financial pressure for City of Columbus low-to-moderate income households to include mortgage, rental, and utility payments made on behalf of the eligible residents and to prevent evictions and homelessness.
The Department of Finance and Management, Division of Grants Management published a Request For Proposals (RFP) in accordance with City procurements standards to solicit proposals from local agencies to administer the emergency financial assistance program for CDBG CV funds. The RFP committee evaluated, scored, and recommended award for Impact Community Action in accordance with City Procurement standards. The Director of Finance and Management intends to enter into a written agreement with Impact Community Action in the amount of $1,426,368.80 for the period of January 1, 2021 thru September 30, 2022 to administer the CDBG CV emergency financial assistance program for eligible City of Columbus residents.
Emergency legislation is needed in order to implement the CDBG CV emergency assistance program in response to the coronavirus pandemic to benefit low-to-moderate income residents experiencing financial hardship and prevent evictions and homelessn...
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