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Regular Agenda Item 4. D.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	03/07/2023
Submitted For:	Malissa Buzan	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

Approval of Amendment No.2 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, and 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.

The Board of Supervisors approved Contract No. 213-22, on July 19, 2022.

The Board of Supervisors approved Amendment No.1 to Contract No. 213-22, on December 6, 2022.

Evaluation

Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Funding Agreement No. 213-22 will increase the Department of Energy (DOE) by $56,000 and complete unit requirements to increase to six. Weatherization Readiness Fund (WRF DOE) to increase by $13,125. Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to $200,000. The LIHEAP unit completion requirements have been increased to twenty-four units.

Conclusion

If the Board of Supervisors approves Amendment No. 2 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 Amendment No. 2 to Funding Agreement No. 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. 2 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 $350,701, to be used to provide weatherization services to eligible citizens residing in Gila County from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, as presented. (Malissa Buzan)

Attachments
Amendment No. 2 to Contract 213-22
Amendment No.1 to Contract No. 213-22
Contract No. 213-22 fully executed