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File ID: #9230
Date: 06/14/2021
Commission Meeting Date: 07/22/2021
Requesting Department: Department of
Housing and Community Development
Sponsored By:
District Impacted: All
Type: Resolution
Subject: Accept - Emergency Rental Assistance 2 Funds
Purpose of Item:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE 2 ("ERA 2")
FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT OF $22,779,317.10 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
THE TREASURY AND AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF SUCH FUNDS TO PROVIDE
ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLD AS STIPULATED IN THE GUIDANCE FROM THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; 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:
On February 11, 2021, pursuant to Resolution No. 21-0065, the City of Miami accepted the
amount of $14,130,464.60 from the United States Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") to
establish of an Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
On May 7, 2021, the President of the United States announced the allocation of the additional
$21.6 billion under the American Rescue Plan for Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA 2), that
was allocated to the United States Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") for distribution to
states and units of local government with more than 200,000 residents.
On May 7, 2021, the Treasury published the allocations, with the City being allocated an amount
of $11,180,775.30 for regular allocation and an additional $11,598,541.80 as a high -need City
for a total amount of $22,779,317.10.
On May 22, 2021, the City received an allocation from the Treasury in the amount of
$4,472,310.12 for the regular allocation and an amount of $4,639,416.72 as a high -needs
allocation.
The funds must be used to continue promoting housing stability for eligible households as
stipulated in the guidance from the Treasury, as described in Exhibit "A". ERA 2 funds must be
committed by September 30, 2025.
The City's Administration recommends the acceptance of the Emergency Rental Assistance 2
("ERA 2") funds in an amount of $22,779,317.10 from United States Department of the Treasury
and authorizing the allocation of such funds as described in Exhibit "A", attached and
incorporated, to prevent evictions and ensure basic housing security to those impacted by the
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:
$22,779,317.10
Special Revenue Account No: 14020.910101.431000
Department of Community and Economic Development
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Office of Management and Budget
Office of Management and Budget
City Manager's Office
City Manager's Office
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Office of the City Attorney
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Office of the City Clerk
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06/29/2021 9:59 AM
Luis Hernandez -Torres
Leon P Michel
Fernando Casamayor
Arthur Noriega V
Valentin J Alvarez
Richard Appleton
Barnaby L. Min
Victoria Mendez
Nicole Ewan
Mayor's Office
City Clerk's Office
City Clerk's Office
George Mensah Department Head
Budget Analyst Review
Budget Review
Assistant City Manager Review
City Manager Review
Legislative Division Review
ACA Review
Deputy City Attorney Review
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City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-21-0311
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 9230 Final Action Date:7/22/2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
ACCEPTING EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE 2 FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$22,779,317.10 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND
LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS.
WHEREAS, on February 11, 2021, pursuant to Resolution No. R-21-0065, the City of
Miami ("City") accepted $14,130,464.60 from the United States Department of the Treasury
("Treasury") to establish an Emergency Rental Assistance Program; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2021, the President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden,
announced the allocation of $21.6 billion under the American Rescue Plan for Emergency
Rental Assistance ("ERA 2") that was allocated to the Treasury for distribution to states and
units of local government with more than 200,000 residents; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2021, the Treasury published the allocations with the City being
allocated an amount of $11,180,775.30 for a regular allocation and an additional allocation of
$11,598,541.80 due to the City's status as a high -need City for a total amount of
$22,779,317.10 ("Funds"); and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2021, the City received an allocation from the Treasury in the
amount of $4,472,310.12 as a regular allocation and an amount of $4,639,416.72 as a high -
need allocation; and
WHEREAS, all funds received must be used to continue promoting housing stability for
eligible households as stipulated in the guidance from the Treasury and as described in Exhibit
"A," attached and incorporated; and
WHEREAS, ERA 2 funds must be committed by September 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City's Administration recommends the acceptance of the Funds 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 ERA 2 Funds from the Treasury are accepted.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate and execute any and all
necessary documents, all in forms 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 Attor ey 7/13/2021
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.
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.