File #: RES-20:119    Version: 1 Name: ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND ACCEPT THE 2019 COVID-19 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/12/2020 In control: Public Safety Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 8/25/2020
Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND ACCEPT THE 2019 COVID-19 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT
Sponsors: Grants
Indexes: Grant
Attachments: 1. award letter, 2. Copy of City of Jonesboro 2020 COVID Starting Budget Form, 3. ESG COVID Sub-Grant Addendum, 4. 47377 N00 DHS 9600 - revised (002), 5. 47377 N00 ATT3 Disclosure (003), 6. email
Related files: CON-1134

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND ACCEPT THE 2019 COVID-19 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT

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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro was awarded the 2019 COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of $105,000 with no local match requirement; and

WHEREAS, the FY2019 COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant award provides funding to the City of Jonesboro to assist qualifying low-income Jonesboro residents who have been affected by COVID-19 with rental assistance for up to 3 months; and

WHEREAS, this grant includes $5,000 for Administrative Expenses, which will be used for Personal Protective Equipment and software to administer the grant.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:

SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro will enter into agreement with the Arkansas Department of Human Services to accept the 2019 COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant for $105,000 for rental assistance for low-income Jonesboro residents.

SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this application.