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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 174-2021RESOLUTION NO. 174 -2021 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM -2 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. WHEREAS, On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub.L. No. 117-2) ("ARPA") was signed into law. Section 3201 of ARPA established the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program ("ERA2"), and authorized the direct allocation of emergency rental assistance funds to states, the District of Columbia, units of local government, and territories. The ERA2 funds are intended to assist low- income households that have experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are unable to pay for rent and utilities, and are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing stability; and WHEREAS, California Assembly Bill No. 832 (2021-2022 Reg. Sess.) ("AB 832") established the State of California's program for administering its share of ERA2 funds (the "SRA2," "State Rental Assistance Program — 2," or "SRA2 Funds"). AB 832 amended Chapter 17 (commencing with Section 50897) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code. Health and Safety Code section 50897.1, subdivision (a)(1) authorizes the Department of Housing and Community Development (the "Department") to administer the SRA2 Funds in accordance with state and federal law; and WHEREAS, on May 7. 2021, the City of Bakersfield ("CITY") received an allocation of ERA2 funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") in the amount of $9,037,138.60. (such amount, the CITY's "Direct ERA2 Allocation"); and WHEREAS, CITY plans to administer its Direct Federal ERA2 Allocation, and acknowledges that the Direct Federal ERA2 Allocation is subject to the requirements of ARPA and the Treasury's interpretive guidance, and to all such requirements as may be subsequently amended; and WHEREAS, CITY desires to receive an allocation of SRA2 Funds pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 50897.2.1, subdivision (a) (1) or (2) (such allocation, a "Round 2 Block Grant Award"). Locality submitted its request for a Round 2 Block Grant Award to the Department in accordance with Health and Safety Code section 50897.2.1, subdivision (c) (1); and BAKE o`` 9sT t m Page 1 of 3 `—p o ORIGINAL WHEREAS, CITY acknowledges that every Round 2 Block Grant Award is subject to state and federal requirements, including, without limitation, the requirements of AB 832 and the Department's guidelines, the relevant requirements of ARPA and the Treasury's interpretive guidance, and all such requirements as may be subsequently amended (collectively, the "Round 2 Block Grant Award Requirements"); and WHEREAS, CITY further acknowledges that every Round 2 Block Grant Award is subject to the terms and conditions of a Department -approved STD 213, Standard Agreement ("Standard Agreement'(, all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW to allocate the Round 2 Block Grant Award, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the "Round 2 Block Grant Award Documents"). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows: 1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference. 2. CITY is hereby authorized and directed to accept a Round 2 Block Grant Award in a total amount not to exceed $32,142,686.76. 3. CITY is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver the Round 2 Block Grant Award Documents, which shall include a Standard Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $32,142,686.76. 4. CITY is hereby authorized and directed to assume responsibility for administering the Round 2 Block Grant Award in accordance with all Round 2 Block Grant Award Requirements. 5. Christian Clegg, City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute the Round 2 Block Grant Award Documents on behalf of the CITY for participation in the State Rental Assistance Program -2. �6� oF0AKF9`I.� > m r Page 2 of 3 vOPIGINAI HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on SEP 15 ?n?i by the following vote: © ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓" ✓ COUNCIL MEMBER ARIAS, GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, FREEMAN, GRAY, PARLIER NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER IVO" . ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER NtI'L ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Neng- APPROVED SEP 15 2021 11�4LaL By KAREN GOH Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: VIRGINIA GENNARO City Attorney By -' 4J'6'1e� OSHUA RUDNICK Deputy City Attorney JHR/ag 5 \Manager\Resos\State.ERAP.COB.doc J LIE DRIMAKIS, MMC City Clerk and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield 0pKF9 o`` sT m Page 3 of 3 "ORIGINAL