Item Title: | Community Services Department/General Assistance/AYUDA Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2) Program (2023-0845) |
Submitted By: | Irene G. Valenzuela, Executive Director, Community Services Department (915) 775-2708 |
Subject: | Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement between the County of El Paso, Texas and Ayuda, Inc. for the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) 2 program revising the Program Scope and to extend the term of the agreement through November 30, 2023. (Contract No. 2023-0845) |
Background: | On April 17, 2023, El Paso County and AYUDA, Inc. entered into a Subrecipient Agreement for the provision of rental and utility assistance and navigation services to eligible County household residing outside the city limits of El Paso. Assistance will be provided using Emergency Rental Assistance Program Phase 2 (ERA 2) funds awarded to El Paso Couty by the United States Department of Treasury under Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
This First Amendment allows the parties to extend the term of the Agreement through November 30, 2023 to allow more time to target eligible households and distribute the remaining funds. |
Fiscal Impact: | There is no fiscal impact for this action. |
Recommendation: | Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement between the County of El Paso, Texas and Ayuda, Inc. for the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) 2 program revising the Program Scope and to extend the term of the agreement through November 30, 2023. (Contract No. 2023-0845) |
Prior Action: | April 20, 2023, Item 8, Contract 2023-0304 |
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