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Regular Agenda Item 4. H.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	12/06/2022
Submitted By:	Lisa Wilckens, Fiscal Services Manager
Department:	Community Services	Division:	Comm. Action Program/Housing Servs.
Fiscal Year:	2022-2023	Budgeted?:	Yes
Contract Dates Begin & End:	July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023	Grant?:	Yes
Matching Requirement?:	No	Fund?:	New

Information

Request/Subject

Amendment No.1 to Funding Agreement No. 213-22 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

Approval to Amendment No.1 to Funding Agreement No. 213-22 will increase the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to $48,570. The LIHEAP unit completion requirements have been increased to five (5) units.

Conclusion

If the Board of Supervisors approves Amendment No.1 to Funding Agreement No.213-22 the Gila County Community Services Department, and 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 Amendment No.1 to Funding Agreement 213-22 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 Amendment No. 1 to Funding Agreement No. 213-22 between the Arizona Department of Housing and the Gila County Community Services Department, Housing Services, to provide low-income Home Energy Assistance Program funding for $48,570, to be used to provide weatherization services to eligible citizens residing in Gila County from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. (Malissa Buzan)

Attachments
Amendment No. 1 to funding Agreement 213-22
Funding Agreement No. 213-21