RESOLUTION NO. 5186 NEW SERIES
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND ENTERING INTO AMENDMENT NO. TWO (2) TO THE FY 2016-17 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION.
Staff Contact: Elaine Adamczyk, Interim Director, Community Services
Purpose and Recommended Action
This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into Amendment No. 2 to the Independent Contractor Agreement with the Arizona Community Action Association (ACAA) to accept Southwest Gas Energy Share assistance funding.
Background
The CAP provides direct services to low and moderate income Glendale residents. Services include energy assistance payments and crisis assistance for families, which includes homeless assistance, rent and mortgage subsidies.
Currently, CAP is being operated through an agreement with the State of Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES). This ongoing agreement with the State of Arizona enables the city to contract for funds from other statewide organizations working to provide direct assistance to low and moderate-income residents. Under this agreement, DES provides approximately $1 million each year for the provision of CAP services while the city provides a general fund “match” of $16,720 and various in-kind contributions such as office space, related utilities and custodial services.
The Glendale CAP is also associated with ACAA, which is a non-profit, state-wide organization of community action programs that supports and promotes the well-being and self-sufficiency of all Arizonans. It works collaboratively with partners across the state to ensure fair and affordable energy costs; access to emergency utility assistance; financial assistance programs and food security programs. To accomplish this, ACAA partners with utility companies, individual donors and foundation grants to provide CAP agencies with additional money to provide general utility assistance to qualified individuals.
Analysis
On average, the City of Glendale CAP provides direct assistance to approximately 4,017 persons each year. The individuals are all in the “low” to “extremely low” income category and typically use CAP services at their most urgent moment of need (i.e. - food, shelter, medical emergency). If not for the assistance of CAP, many of these individuals would be vulnerable to becoming homeless and/or have no opportunity to receive local assistance.
If approved by Council, the ACAA Amendment No. 2 will provide Southwest Gas Energy Share - Bill Assistance funds in the amount of $7,147 (total allocation) for utility bill and deposit assistance. This increase in funding will allow CAP staff to assist approximately 25 more Glendale residents with direct utility assistance. The acceptance of this agreement will apply to the July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 period.
Previous Related Council Action
The City Council has previously approved similar agreements for CAP operations with the ACAA on August 12, 2014; August 11, 2015; August 9, 2016; and on October 25, 2016.
Community Benefit/Public Involvement
The CAP is designed to provide responsible and efficient support services that foster self-sufficiency and emotional stability when individuals or families are experiencing a financial hardship or major life crisis.
Acceptance of this amendment No. 2 from the ACAA will ensure that Glendale residents have additional opportunities to access crisis services that promote financial stability, enhance the quality of life in Glendale, and allow the city to better meet high public demand for this type of direct assistance.
Budget and Financial Impacts
With the exception of the annual General Fund Match and minor in-kind services, the CAP program is entirely funded through an annual entitlement grant from DES. No additional city funds are required for the acceptance of this amendment.
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Cost |
Fund-Department-Account |
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$7,147 |
Fund 1820, Departments 32069, 32070, 32071, 32072, 32073, 32074 various expenditure accounts |
Capital Expense? No
Budgeted? Yes
Requesting Budget or Appropriation Transfer? No
If yes, where will the transfer be taken from?