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| ARF- 999 |
Consent Agenda Item 5- A
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| Regular BOS Meeting |
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| Information |
| Request/Subject |
| Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. LW-ESA-12-2182-02 with Governor's Office of Energy Policy. |
| Background Information |
For the past 10 years, the Gila County Division of Community Services, Weatherization Program, has applied for and received low-income weatherization dollars to serve the low income population of Gila County. The Weatherization Program is the designated agency that provides weatherization services through the State of Arizona, Governor's Office of Energy Policy.
The purpose of the Weatherization Assistance Program is to install energy efficiency measures in the homes of income eligible persons, especially homes occupied by the elderly, persons with disabilities, and children. The recipients of this program also benefit by using less utilities, therefore saving money on their utility bills.
Original Contract No. LW-ESA-12-2182-02 was signed by Chairman Tommie C. Martin on 10/3/2011. |
| Evaluation |
The Weatherization Program enables income-eligible families to reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient.
Since 1977, weatherization services has been provided to more than 6.2 million low-income families. Under the Recovery Act, the program is expanding, creating local jobs across the country even as it helps additional low income residents enjoy greater home comfort, safety and energy efficiency.
Amendment No. 1 adds additional funding in the amount of $9,200.44 and is broken down as follows: Residual FY11 carryover funds of $185,440; FY12 mid-year award of $9,015. Amount of administrative costs will change from $7,142 to $8,751, an increase of $1609. Program operations funding will go from $128,551 to $136,142.44 an increase of $7591.44. Total funding amount will change from $135,693 to $144.893.44.
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| Conclusion |
| By the Board of Supervisors approving Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. LW-ESA-12-2182-02 Gila County Community Action Program, Weatherization Program, will continue to provide weatherization services to eligible citizens of Gila County. |
| Recommendation |
The Community Action Program, Housing Services Manager recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve this Amendment. |
| Suggested Motion |
| Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. LW-ESA-12-2182-02 between the Governor's Office of Energy Policy and the Gila County Division of Community Services, Weatherization Program, to receive additional funding in the amount of $9,200.44, for a total budget of $144,893.44, to continue to provide weatherization services to eligible citizens residing in Gila County, effective upon signature by both parties and continuing through June 30, 2012. |
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