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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Summary FormAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM File ID: #7416 Date: 04/30/2020 Commission Meeting Date: 05/14/2020 Requesting Department: Department of Housing and Community Development Sponsored By: District Impacted: District 2 Type: Resolution Subject: Authorize Fund Transfer - Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program Purpose of Item: AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") FUNDS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 TO THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") EMERGENCY RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, TO BE USED TO COVER BASIC EXPENSES SUCH AS, RENT AND UTILITIES IN DISTRICT 2, AMONG ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, WHO HAVE LOST THEIR JOBS DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC; 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 ALLOCATIONS, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS. Background of Item: Pursuant to Resolution No. R-19-0501, adopted on December 12, 2019, the Miami City Commission approved the allocation of CDBG funds in the total amount of $1,476,329.59, which included an amount of $250,000.00 to the Department of Parks and Recreation for a project in District 2. The proposed project has not started and with the current emergency, these funds could be used to benefit tenants who are struggling to pay rent and utilities because of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused widespread unemployment. By Resolution No. R-20- , adopted on April 30, 2020, the Miami City Commission approved the establishment of the Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance program which covers a one -month rent and utilities for households who lost a job because of the Coronavirus pandemic. The City Administration recommends the transfer of CDBG funds in the amount of $250,000.00 from the Department of Parks and Recreation to the City of Miami's Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance program, to be used to cover basic expenses, such as rent and utilities in District 2, among eligible individuals and families, who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Budget Impact Analysis Item has NOT an Expenditure Item is NOT Related to Revenue Item is NOT funded by Bonds Total Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00 Special Revenue Account No: 14001.910199.883000 (CDBG) Department of Community Review Completed Office of Management and Office of Management and City Manager's Office Legislative Division City Manager's Office Office of the City Attorney Office of the City Attorney Office of the City Attorney City Commission Office of the Mayor Office of the City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Reviewed B and Economic Development 04/30/2020 10:12 AM Budget Rene Lazaro Hernandez Budget Christopher M Rose Sandra Bridgeman Valentin J Alvarez Arthur Noriega V Richard Appleton Barnaby L. Min Victoria Mendez Todd B. Hannon Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Clerk's Office George Mensah Department Head Budget Analyst Review Budget Review Assistant City Manager Review Legislative Division Review City Manager Review ACA Review Deputy City Attorney Review Approved Form and Correctness Meeting Unsigned by the Mayor Signed and Attested by the City Rendered Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Clerk Completed Completed 04/30/2020 7:49 PM 05/01/2020 6:02 AM 05/04/2020 10:55 AM 05/04/2020 11:11 AM 05/05/2020 5:42 PM 05/05/2020 7:08 PM 05/05/2020 7:21 PM 05/05/2020 8:00 PM 05/14/2020 9:00 AM 05/26/2020 7:35 PM 05/26/2020 7:41 PM 05/26/2020 7:41 PM City of Miami Legislation Resolution Enactment Number: R-20-0145 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 7416 Final Action Date:5/14/2020 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") FUNDS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO THE CITY'S EMERGENCY RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO BE USED TO PAY ELIGIBLE EXPENSES IN DISTRICT 2 SUCH AS RENT AND UTILITIES AMONG ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST THEIR JOBS DUE TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS ("COVID-19") PANDEMIC; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 19-0501 adopted on December 12, 2019, the Miami City Commission approved the allocation of Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds in the total amount of $1,476,329.59, which included an amount of $250,000.00, to the Department of Parks and Recreation ("Parks") for a project in District 2 ("Project"); and WHEREAS, the Project has not yet started and these funds could be used to benefit tenants who are struggling to pay rent and utilities because of the Novel Coronavirus ("COVID- 19") pandemic, which has caused widespread unemployment; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 20-0139 adopted on April 30, 2020, the Miami City Commission approved the establishment of the City of Miami's ("City") Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program ("Program"); and WHEREAS, the City's Administration recommends the transfer of CDBG funds in the amount of $250,000.00 from Parks to the City's Program to be used to cover eligible expenses in District 2 such as rent and utilities among eligible individuals and families who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic; 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 transfer of CDBG funds in the amount of $250,000.00 from Parks to the City's Program to be used to pay eligible expenses in District 2 such as rent and utilities, among eligible individuals and families who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic is authorized.' Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate and execute any and all necessary documents, all in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for said purpose, subject to all federal, state, and local laws that regulate the use of such funds. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.2 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: ndez, ity ttor ey 5/5/2020 1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. 2 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.