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City of Independence
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BILL NO. 20-096

Ord.No: 19187


Agenda Title: 20-096 - 2R. An ordinance approving the Amended 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for Program Year 45 and an Amendment to the 2017-21 Consolidated Plan and making the necessary appropriations.


Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of this item.


Executive Summary: Staff is seeking to amend the amended 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for Program Year 45 and an amendment to the 2017-21 Consolidated Plan for a Rental Assistance Program targeting individuals and families recovering from financial hardships caused directly or indirectly from COVID 19.


Background: The City received an additional $478,943 of CDBG-CV funding allocated by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act approved March 27,2020. CDBG-CV funding has been used to supplement funding requests for local non-profit agencies that provide food, rent and utility assistance; public transportation; and administration. This ordinance seeks to amend the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for Program Year 45 and make an amendment to the 2017-21 Consolidated Plan to increase the amount of funds available for rental assistance for low- and moderate-income individuals by $184,533. The Annual Action Plan and the 5-year Consolidated Plan are required to be amended to account for these changes.


Fiscal Impact: The following program funds are added to the 2019-20 action plan: Public Services (Rental Assistance Program) $184,533 (Cost Center 6603)

Department: Community Development

Contact Person: Tom Scannell

REVIEWERS:
Department	Action
Community Development Department	Approved
Finance Department	Approved
City Managers Office	Approved
City Clerk Department	Approved

Council Action:

Council Action:

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description	Type
	Draft Ordinance	Ordinance