Amendment No. 2 to the 2011-2012 Independent Contractor Agreement Contract No. 07012011-12 with Arizona Community Action Association
Background Information
Affordable energy is an issue of critical concern for low-income Arizonans. Many times heating or cooling costs for low-income families come at the expense of other life necessities such as food, clothing or next month's rent. Since a high percentage of their income is spent each month on utility services, programs which make energy more affordable lessen the financial impact on a low-income family. Arizona Community Action Association's Home Energy Assistance Fund strives to create programs and increase funding to meet the needs of low-income families and individuals in their struggle to remain or become self-sufficient.
Original Contract No. 07012011-12 was signed by Chairman Michael A. Pastor on July 20, 2011.
Amendment No. 1 was signed by Chairman Tommie C. Martin on December 20, 2011.
Evaluation
Amendment No. 2 will allow the Gila County Community Action Program to conduct application intake and eligibility determination for the SemStream Arizona Propane Program. Purpose of the amendment is to allocate SemStream Arizona Propane funds in the amount of $10,399 in order to provide propane assistance to eligible families residing in Gila County.
Amendment No. 2 will also reduce the Salt River Project Funding under Section I. Services and Programs - 1.2 Fund Sources by $3,558 from $4,400 to $842. The direct service amount is $758 and the program delivery amount is $84.
Conclusion
By the Board of Supervisors approving Amendment No. 2 to the 2011-2012 Independent Contractor Agreement Contract No. 07012011-12, the Community Action Program will assist eligible families residing in Gila County with propane assistance.
Recommendation
The Community Action/Housing Services Manager recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve this Amendment.
Suggested Motion
Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 07012011-12 between the Arizona Community Action Association and the Gila County Division of Community Services, Community Action Program, allocating SemStream Arizona Propane Program funds in the amount of $10,399 in order to provide propane assistance to eligible families residing in Gila County for the period July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012.