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File ID: #14609
Date: 09/07/2023
Commission Meeting Date: 10/12/2023
Type: Resolution
Subject: Reallocate Funds - ERAP 2
Purpose of Item:
Requesting Department: Department of
Housing and Community Development
Sponsored By:
District Impacted: All
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER REALLOCATING EMERGENCY RENTAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ("ERAP 2") FUNDS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$55,571.03 FROM LEGAL SERVICES OF GREATER MIAMI, INC. TO THE CITY OF
MIAMI, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,
ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNT, SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED; FUTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM
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. 21-0443, adopted on October 28, 2021, the City of Miami
("City") commission approved the allocation of the ERAP 2 funds in an amount of
$22,779,317.10 ("Funds") from the Treasury Department, which included an amount of
$125,000.00 to Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. to provide legal assistance to the
City of Miami residents who were negatively affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.
On May 4, 2022, an agreement for $75,000.00 was signed between the "City" and the
Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.
On November 4, 2022, amendment #1 was executed between the parties for an
additional $50,000.00.
Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. served over 138 clients; however, the agreement
expired on May 2, 2023, leaving an unspent amount of $55,571.03.
The ERAP 2 has ended and there is no further need for the services offered by Legal
Services of Greater Miami, Inc.
The City Administration recommends reallocating Emergency Rental Assistance
Program ("ERAP 2") funds in the amount of $55,571.03 from Legal Services of Greater
Miami, Inc. to the City of Miami, Department of Housing and Community Development,
Administrative Account, specified in Exhibit "A", attached, and incorporated.
Budget Impact Analysis
Item is NOT Related to Revenue
Item is NOT funded by Bonds
Total Fiscal Impact:
Total Fiscal Impact: $55,571.03
Department of Community and Economic Development
Review Completed
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Management and Budget
City Manager's Office
City Manager's Office
Legislative Division
Office of the City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney
City Commission
Office of the City Clerk
Reviewed B
09/08/2023 9:57 AM
Luis Hernandez -Torres
Marie Gouin
Larry M. Spring
Arthur Noriega V
Valentin J Alvarez
Raymond Pereira
Victoria Mendez
Maricarmen Lopez
City Clerk's Office
George Mensah
Budget Analyst Review
Budget Review
Assistant City Manager Review
City Manager Review
Legislative Division Review
ACA Review
Approved Form and Correctness
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City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-23-0460
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 14609 Final Action Date:10/12/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
REALLOCATING EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ("ERAP 2")
FUNDS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $55,571.03 FROM LEGAL SERVICES OF
GREATER MIAMI, INC. TO THE CITY OF MIAMI, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNT, SPECIFIED IN
EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM 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-21-0443, adopted on October 28, 2021, the
City of Miami ("City") Commission approved the allocation of the Emergency Rental Assistance
Program ("ERAP 2") funds in an amount of $22,779,317.10 from the United States Department
of the Treasury, which included an amount of $125,000.00 to Legal Services of Greater Miami,
Inc. to provide legal assistance to the City residents who were negatively affected by the Novel
Coronavirus ("COVID 19") pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2022, an agreement for $75,000.00 was signed between the City
and the Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2022, Amendment No. 1 was executed between the parties
for an additional $50,000.00; and
WHEREAS, Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. served over 138 clients; however, the
agreement expired on May 2, 2023, leaving $55,571.03 in unspent funds; and
WHEREAS, the ERAP 2 has ended and there is no further need for the services offered
by Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.; and
WHEREAS the City Administration recommends reallocating ERAP 2 funds in the
amount of $55,571.03 from Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. to the City's Department of
Housing and Community Development, Administrative Account, as specified in Exhibit "A,"
attached and incorporated;
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 reallocation of the ERAP 2 funds in the total amount of $55,571.03 from
Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. to the City's Department of Housing and Community
Development, Administrative Account, as specified in Exhibit "A," attached, and incorporated, is
approved.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all
necessary documents, including agreements, amendments, extensions, and modifications, 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 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ndez, City Attor ey 10/2/2023
Pursuant to the resolution, this item became effective immediately upon adoption by the Commission.
1 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.