Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: March 17, 2021

Business Meeting: March 23, 2021

Summary:

Add funding to The Salvation Army agreement T01-0103-20 through the Washington State Department of Commerce, through the housing assistance unit Eviction Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), to mitigate potential evictions by paying rents to landlords. This amendment adjusts line items to reflect staffing and operations needs.

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Email to Gin Pack: ginifer.pack@usw.salvationarmy.org

Additional Copies To: Sandi Andrus, Meja Handlen, Stacey Loflin, Suzette Smith, Grace Jimenez, Michelle Sauter, Michelle Sabin, Jill Nielson, Lee Wlazlak

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), Lewis County, Washington, has reviewed Amendment, #T01-0103-20-B, with The Salvation Army to mitigate potential evictions by paying rent to landlords; and

WHEREAS, The Salvation Army will provide rental assistance for persons who are at or below 50% of the median income and have at least one month not paid or partially paid that meet other eligibility criteria outlined in the ERAP guidelines; and

WHEREAS, additional funding in the amount of $298,022 will be added to the original agreement and previous amendment for a total of $935,782 through the housing assistance unit Eviction Rental Assistance Program Grant (ERAP); and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution of said contract.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Agreement, #T01-0103-20-B between Lewis County and The Salvation Army to provide additional funds in the amount of $298,022 for a total of $935,782 to be used to mitigate potential evictions by paying rent to landlords through June 30, 2021, is hereby approved and the Director of Public Health & Social Services is authorized to sign the same.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 23rd day of March, 2021.