Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/7/2021
Item Status: New
From: Wayne Dyess, County Administrator; Cian Harrison, Clerk/Treasurer; Sherry-Lea Botop, Director of Public and Government Affairs
Submitted by: Katrina Taylor, Grants Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Baldwin County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Case Management Services Agreement with Baldwin Together
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Case Management Services between the Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin Together.
This Agreement shall be in effect for a period of twelve (12) months, or a shorter time as may be determined by the Commission, commencing on the date of execution of the agreement.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date:
08/17/2021 BCC Regular Meeting - Approved the fund allocation from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA2)
01/19/2021 BCC Regular Meeting - Approved the fund allocation from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Background: Baldwin Together is a cooperative partnership working together supporting Baldwin County residents impacted by COVID-19. Baldwin Together is comprised of compassionate, local nonprofits who work to improve the lives of Baldwin County residents via their case management services. The Case Managers deal with families in crisis daily and are equipped to handle client intake and follow up, making Baldwin Together an ideal case management solution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: TBD
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A - to be funded using Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Approved by Brad Hicks, County Attorney
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration - mail correspondence and Agreement to the following:
Ms. Dana Jepsen, Chair
Baldwin Together
Long Term Recovery
9315 Spanish Fort Blvd.
Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527
Additional instructions/notes: N/A