Submitted by: Patrick Paschall
Submitting Department: Finance
Agenda Section: Discussion
Item Title:
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ARPA: Household Emergency Relief Program Future Allocation
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
For discussion. This item is tentatively scheduled to return to Council for action on January 17, 2023.
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Summary Background:
In June 2022, the City Council authorized the establishment of a Household Emergency Relief Program to provide emergency relief payments to low- and moderate-income households within the City. The Council allocated $1,200,000 for the program, including $1,000,000 for emergency relief payments to households and the remaining $200,000 for program administration and outreach.
The program launched on October 31, 2022 and has been very successful. Through December 23, 2022, the program has received 373 applications from Hyattsville households. Staff and Hyattsville CDC expect these applications, after review and approval, to total over $1.6 million in program eligibilities.
This discussion will focus on the Council’s intentions regarding future allocations for the program. Staff intends to bring a motion on the January 17 for a final allocation for this program, and to establish an end date of May 31, 2023 for the program.
Next Steps:
Prepare a motion for January 17, 2023 reflecting the Council’s discussion
Fiscal Impact:
TBD
City Administrator Comments:
For discussion.
Community Engagement:
Staff continue to conduct robust community outreach about available emergency relief programs.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 2 - Ensure the Long-Term Economic Viability of the City
Legal Review Required?
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