From
Andrew Fortune
Title
Contract with Grand Prairie United Charities for COVID Emergency Assistance Program Third Party Administration and Funding Allocation in an amount not to exceed $500,000
Presenter
Andrew Fortune, Manager of Legislative Affairs/Assistant to the City Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The City of Grand Prairie proposes to engage the services of Grand Prairie United Charities as a third party administrator for the Grand Prairie Emergency Assistance Program to offer rental, mortgage, and utility assistance to qualifying Grand Prairie residents. The Emergency Assistance Program will be administered in adherence to the guidelines outlined in the contract with Grand Prairie United Charities, with the City of Grand Prairie retaining final decision-making authority and oversight.
Financial Consideration
Federal Funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act are available for this expenditure. Staff recommends an allocation of up to $500,000.00 in CARES funding for the Emergency Assistance Program.