Legislation Details

File #: 20-10721    Version: 1 Name: TDHCA EAP Funds
Type: Agenda Item Status: Agenda Ready - Committee
File created: 12/28/2020 In control: City Manager's Office
On agenda: 1/5/2021 Final action: 1/5/2021
Title: Ratify Application for Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program grant funding in the amount of $363,210.74 for the purpose of administering rental assistance to eligible applicants in Grand Prairie through a third party administrator; Authorize City Manager to accept grant if awarded

From

Andrew Fortune

 

Title

Ratify Application for Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program grant funding in the amount of $363,210.74 for the purpose of administering rental assistance to eligible applicants in Grand Prairie through a third party administrator; Authorize City Manager to accept grant if awarded

 

Presenter

Andrew Fortune, Manager of Legislative Affairs/Assistant to the City Manager

 

Recommended Action

Approve

 

Analysis

The City of Grand Prairie was approached by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) mid-December with the opportunity to apply for an additional $363,210.74 in rental assistance funding. The application was submitted on the deadline of December 28th, 2020. Due to the unique timing, this item is to retroactively authorize the City to apply for these additional funds. A third party administrator contract will be brought before City Council on January 19th for consideration, with staff recommending Grand Prairie United Charities as the third party administrator. Funds will be administered in accordance with TDHCA guidelines.

 

Financial Consideration

None