Funding Agreement No. 214-20 with the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
Background Information
The primary mission of the Gila County Community Services Department, Housing Services, Weatherization Program is to reduce the fuel or electricity expense for space heating, space cooling, and water heating for income-eligible households while improving the health and safety of the dwelling's occupants. The Weatherization Program enables income-eligible families to reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy-efficient.
Evaluation
Funding Agreement No. 214-20 will provide $99,156 of the Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons (DOE WAP) funding and $131,627 of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP WAP) funding.
Conclusion
If the Board of Supervisors approves this agreement, the Gila County Community Services Department, Housing Services, will receive funding to provide weatherization services to eligible citizens residing in Gila County.
Recommendation
The Community Services Department Director recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve this agreement in order for the Gila County Community Services Department, Housing Services, to provide weatherization services to eligible citizens residing in Gila County.
Suggested Motion
Information/Discussion/Action to approve Funding Agreement No. 214-20 between the Arizona Department of Housing and the Gila County Community Services Department, Housing Services to provide Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons funding in the amount of $99,156 and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding in the amount of $131,627 to be used to provide weatherization services to eligible citizens residing in Gila County for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. (Malissa Buzan)