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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Summary Formo y� AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM II ° File ID: #9499 JL F I0K`p\ Date: 08/10/2021 Requesting Department: Department of Housing and Community Development Commission Meeting Date: 10/28/2021 Sponsored By: District Impacted: All Type: Resolution Subject: Allocate -Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2 Funds Purpose of Item: AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2 ("ERA2") FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT OF $22,779,317.10 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED, AND APPROVING THE PROGRAM SUMMARY FOR THE CITY'S EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING STABILITY TO ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE ALLOCATION, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS. Background of Item: On July 22, 2021, pursuant to Resolution No. 21-0311, the City of Miami accepted the amount of $22,779,317.10 from the United States Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") to establish of an Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2. The funds must be allocated to continue promoting housing stability for eligible households as stipulated in the guidance from the Treasury. ERAP 2 funds must be spent by September 30, 2025. The City has received an amount of $9,111,726.84 corresponding to 40% of the total funds expected from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The rest of the funds will be contingent on the ability of the City to spend more than 75% of the funds already sent to the City. The City's Administration recommends the allocation of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2 ("ERA2") funds in an amount of $22,779,317.10 from United States Department of the Treasury, as shown in Exhibit "A" and approving the program summary for the City's Emergency Rental Assistance program to provide financial assistance and housing stability to eligible households as stipulated in the guidance from the United States Department of Treasury as described in Exhibit "B", attached and incorporated. Budget Impact Analysis Item is NOT Related to Revenue Item has NO budget impact Item is NOT funded by Bonds Total Fiscal Impact: $22,779,317.10 Special Revenue Account No: 14020.910101.431000 Reviewed By Department of Community and Economic Development Review Completed 08/25/2021 1:22 PM Office of Management and Budget Luis Hernandez -Torres Office of Management and Budget Leon P Michel City Manager's Office Fernando Casamayor City Manager's Office Arthur Noriega V Legislative Division Valentin J Alvarez Office of the City Attorney Richard Appleton Office of the City Attorney Barnaby L. Min Office of the City Attorney Victoria Mendez City Commission Todd B. Hannon City Commission Maricarmen Lopez Office of the City Clerk City Clerk's Office George Mensah Department Head Budget Analyst Review Completed 08/25/2021 2:34 PM Budget Review Completed 08/25/2021 9:27 PM Assistant City Manager Review Completed 09/01/2021 8:55 PM City Manager Review Completed 09/01/2021 9:49 PM Legislative Division Review Completed 09/02/2021 8:10 AM ACA Review Completed 09/23/2021 3:37 PM Deputy City Attorney Review Completed 09/23/2021 5:38 PM Approved Form and Correctness Completed 09/29/2021 10:12 AM Meeting Completed 10/14/2021 9:00 AM Meeting Completed 10/28/2021 9:00 AM Rendered Completed 11/01/2021 7:54 PM City of Miami City Hall Legislation g 3500 Pan American Drive �� Miami, FL 33133 R N Resolution www.miamigov.com Enactment Number: R-21-0443 File Number: 9499 Final Action Date:10/28/2021 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, ALLOCATING EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2 ("ERA2") FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT OF $22,779,317.10 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, AND APPROVING THE PROGRAM SUMMARY FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI'S EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND ERA2 TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING STABILITY TO ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "B," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS, FOR SAID PURPOSE. WHEREAS, on July 22, 2021, pursuant to Resolution No. R-21-0311, the City of Miami ("City") accepted $22,779,317.10 from the United States Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") to establish an Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2 ("ERAP 2"); and WHEREAS, the ERAP 2 funds must be allocated to continue promoting housing stability for eligible households as stipulated in the guidance received from the Treasury; and WHEREAS, ERAP 2 funds must be spent by September 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, of the $22,779,317.10, the City has received an amount of $9,111,726.84, 40% of the total funds expected from the Treasury; and WHEREAS, receiving the rest of the $22,779,317.10 is contingent on the City's ability to spend more than 75% of the funds already received by the City; and WHEREAS, the City's initial Emergency Rental Assistance Program ("ERAP 1") was established by Section 501 of Division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260 (Dec. 27, 2020) and by City Commission through Resolution No. R-21-0065 with funding from the Treasury; and WHEREAS, the City's Administration recommends the allocation of the ERAP 2 funds in an amount of $22,779,317.10 from the Treasury as set forth in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated ("Funds"), and approving the updated program summary for ERAP 1 and ERAP 2 to provide financial assistance and housing stability to eligible households as stipulated in the guidance from the Treasury as described in Exhibit "B," attached and incorporated ("Program Summary"); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The allocation of the Funds as described in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated, is authorized.' Section 3. The Program Summary as set forth in Exhibit "B," attached and incorporated, is approved.' Section 4. The City Manager is authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all necessary documents, all in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, subject to all federal, state, and local laws that regulate the use of such funds, for said purpose. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: i 4nalndes ty Httor ey 9/29/2021 Pursuant to the resolution, this item became effective immediately upon adoption by the Commission. ' The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be imposed, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code provisions.