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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Summary Form1IV OF 3 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM File ID: #11546 �) ;,moo x i 9 Date: 02/17/2022 Requesting Department: Department of Housing and Community Development Commission Meeting Date: 03/10/2022 Sponsored By: District Impacted: All Type: Resolution Subject: Allocate - Emergency Rental & Utilities Fund Purpose of Item: AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF EMERGENCY RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 1 ROUND 1 REALLOCATION ("ERA 1 ROUND 1") FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT OF $409,925.36 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING STABILITY TO ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS; 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. Background of Item: Pursuant to Resolution No. R-20-0139, adopted April 30, 2020, the Miami City Commission approved the Emergency Rental Assistance program to provide assistance to eligible low-income tenants in the City of Miami ("City"), who have lost their jobs due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. On January 7, 2022, the United States Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") announced the allocation of ERA 1 Round 1 Reallocation in the total amount of $239,930,522.00, which included an amount of $409,925.36 to the City of Miami. There is a need to allocate these funds to continue promoting housing stability for eligible households as stipulated in the guidance from the Treasury. ERA 1 Round 1 Reallocation must be spent by September 30, 2022. The City Administration recommends the allocation of Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program 1 Round 1 Reallocation funds in the amount of $409,925.36 from the United States Department of the Treasury as shown in Exhibit "A" to provide financial assistance and housing stability to eligible household as stipulated in the guidance from the United States Department of the Treasury. Budget Impact Analysis Item is NOT Related to Revenue Item is NOT funded by Bonds Item is an Expenditure Total Fiscal Impact: $409,925.36 Special Revenue Account No: 82001.910101.431000 Reviewed By Department of Community and Economic Development Review Completed 02/17/2022 12:28 PM Office of Management and Budget Luis Hernandez -Torres Office of Management and Budget Marie Gouin City Manager's Office Fernando Casamayor City Manager's Office Arthur Noriega V Legislative Division Valentin J Alvarez Office of the City Attorney Xavier Alban Office of the City Attorney Barnaby L. Min Office of the City Attorney Victoria Mendez City Commission Maricarmen Lopez Office of the Mayor Mayor's Office Office of the City Clerk City Clerk's Office Office of the City Clerk City Clerk's Office George Mensah Department Head Budget Analyst Review Completed Budget Review Completed Assistant City Manager Review Completed City Manager Review Completed Legislative Division Review Completed ACA Review Completed Deputy City Attorney Review Completed Approved Form and Correctness Completed Meeting Completed Signed by the Mayor Completed Signed and Attested by the City Clerk Completed Rendered Completed 02/22/2022 2:37 PM 02/22/2022 3:21 PM 02/23/2022 4:20 PM 02/23/2022 4:25 PM 02/23/2022 8:36 PM 02/24/2022 3:47 PM 02/24/2022 3:54 PM 02/28/2022 6:34 PM 03/10/2022 9:00 AM 03/21/2022 1:56 PM 03/21/2022 2:19 PM 03/21/2022 2:19 PM �tzY,°v City of Miami City Hall I1f 111 111T11 X' „ 11 3500 Pan American Drive Legislation Miami, FL 33133 r R % www.miamigov.com Resolution Enactment Number: R-22-0099 File Number: 11546 Final Action Date:3/10/2022 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ALLOCATING EMERGENCY RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 1 ROUND 1 REALLOCATION FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT OF $409,925.36 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING STABILITY TO ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS; 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, pursuant to Resolution No. R-20-0139 adopted April 30, 2020, the Miami City Commission approved the Emergency Rental Assistance program to provide assistance to eligible low-income tenants in the City of Miami ("City") who have lost their jobs due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2022, the United States Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") announced the allocation of Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program 1 Round 1 Reallocation ("ERA 1 Round 1 Reallocation") in the total amount of $239,930,522.00, which included an amount of $409,925.36 ("Funds") to the City; and WHEREAS, there is a need to allocate the Funds to continue promoting housing stability for eligible households as stipulated in the guidance from the Treasury; and WHEREAS, ERA 1 Round 1 Reallocation must be obligated by September 30, 2022; and WHEREAS, the City's Administration recommends the allocation of the ERA 1 Round 1 Reallocation Funds from the Treasury as shown in Exhibit "A", attached and incorporated, to provide financial assistance and housing stability to eligible households as stipulated in the guidance from the Treasury; 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 and appropriation of the funds as described in Exhibit "A", attached and incorporated, is authorized.' ' 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. Section 3. 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 the Funds for said purpose. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.2 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: -\� 1 i ria i "ndez, ity Attor iey 2/28/2022 Z If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.