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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary FormAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM FILE ID: 13 -obklfA Law Department Matter ID No. Date: 04/08/2013 Requesting Department: Community & Economic Development Commission Meeting Date: 05/09/2013 District Impacted: 3 Type: ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item ❑ Other Subject: APPROVING THE EMERGENCY UTILITIES PILOT PROGRAM AND ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") FUNDS Purpose of Item: APPROVING THE EMERGENCY UTILITIES PILOT PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AND AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG') FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 3 CDBG RESERVE ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED RESIDENTS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR SAID PURPOSE. Background Information: Please see attached Budget Impact Analysis NO Is this item related to revenue? YES Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below. General Account No: Special Revenue Account No: TO BE DETERMINED CIP Project No: NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds? Start Up Capital Cost: Maintenance Cost: Total Fiscal Impact: $5,000 Final Approvals (SIGN AND DATE) CIP Budget ►;f RiskNlanagement irmArriwir �� Purchasin Dept 'Directo"r =d'// , t``-. Chief - City Manage Page 1 of 1 If using or receiving capital funds Grants AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM CONTINUED Background Information: The District 3 community has seen a rise in utility defaults resulting in the disconnection of utilities to families due to the current financial crisis. The goal of the Emergency Utilities Pilot Program is to provide residents with emergency assistance with past due utility bills to ensure the safety of residents. A summary of the Emergency Utilities Pilot Program Policies & Guidelines is attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A". An allocation of CDBG funds in the amount of $5,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development District 3 CDBG Reserve account specifically for the Emergency Utilities Pilot Program. The Administration recommends approving the Emergency Utilities Pilot Program Policies & Guidelines, as specified in Exhibit "A", attached and incorporated. The Administration further recommends approving the allocation of CDBG funds in the amount of $5,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development District 3 CDBG Reserve account for the Emergency Utilities Pilot Program.