From
Andrew Fortune
Title
New Contract with Grand Prairie United Charities for COVID Emergency Assistance Program Third Party Administration and Funding Allocation in an amount not to exceed $250,000, previous Emergency Assistance Program contract value totaling $549,999
Presenter
Andrew Fortune, Manager of Legislative Affairs/Assistant to the City Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The City of Grand Prairie proposes to continue 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 modified guidelines outlined in a new contract with Grand Prairie United Charities, with the City of Grand Prairie continuing to retain final decision-making authority and oversight.
On June 16, 2020, City Council approved the initial contract with Grand Prairie United Charities in the amount not to exceed $500,000 for these services. With satisfactory performance, Contract Amendment No. 1 was approved by the City Manager’s Office on September 9, 2020 to increase the Emergency Assistance Program funding by $49,999.00. All funds under this previous contract have been exhausted.
The requested Council action tonight, is to approve a new contract in the amount of $250,000.00 for an Emergency Assistance Program with Grand Prairie United Charities.
Financial Consideration
Federal Funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act are available for this expenditure. Staff recommends an additional allocation of up to $250,000.00 in CARES funding for the Emergency Assistance Program.