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Mitchell D. Roth .�J*c;;- 'h,;'* Deanna S. Sako
Mayor .",.'S'''''
M a �' ' Director
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County of Hawaii
Finance Department
25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2103 • Hilo,Hawai`i 96720
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Maile Medeiros David, Council Chair and ��r -� '
Members of the Hawai`i County Council -1.:;.1 -~-".
Hawai`i County Council ,;.; °:=:: .,.
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Operating Budget
The Office of Housing and Community Development has been awarded federal funds from the
United States Department of the Treasury through the Emergency Rent Assistance 2 Program.
These funds will be used to assist with rent, utilities, and other defined housing expenses for
eligible Hawai`i County households with respect to the coronavirus (COVID-19)pandemic.
Enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating an Emergency
Rent Assistance 2 COVID-19 grant in the amount of$12,000,000.
The Office of Housing and Community Development requests that this bill be waived from the
Finance Committee and placed on the on the June 2, 2021 Council agenda and that the five-day
hold for reconsideration period also be waived in order to expedite the receipt of funds. If there are
any questions,please do not hesitate to call Susan Kunz of the Office of Housing and Community
Development at 961-8379.
Deanna S. Sako
Director of Finance
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Ref. Date MAY 1 8 2021
Form #: B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Office of Housing and Comm Development DATE: May 13, 2021
STAFF CONTACT: Susan Kunz PHONE: 961-8379
A. REQUEST:
The Office of Housing & Community Development is requesting to amend Ordinance 20-45 by appropriating the
following:
Revenue:
Hawai'i Island Emerg Rent Assist Grant 2 152.3309.XX $12,000,000
Expenditure:
Hawai'i Island Emerg Rent Assist Program 219 152.461.5466.XX.371 $11,000,000
Hawai'I Island Emerg Rent Assist Admin 2 152.461.5466.XX. $1,000,000
The appropriation request for$12,000,000 represents a grant from the U.S. Dept of Treasury to provide rent,
utilities and other defined housing expense assistance to eligible households that have been impacted by
coronavirus pandemic.
Please create a resolution to enter into an agreement to accept the grant funds.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
On March 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury)launched the $21.55 billion Emergency
Rental Assistance Program 2 (ERA2)established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The ERAP2
grantees will use the funds to aid eligible households through existing or newly created rental assistance
programs. An"eligible household"is defined as a renter household that has a household income at or below 80
percent of the area median and in which at least one or more individuals living in the household qualifies for
unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a
financial hardship due to COVID-19;and can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing
instability.
Treasury is implementing this program with unparalleled speed so state, local, and tribal partners across the
country can help families in need:.
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DepartmtiRld Date
GRANT SUMMARY
(Supplement to B-52,Request for Council Action)
Type of Grant Appropriation being renested: (New or an additional appropriation)
/l New(for this fiscal year period). OR El Additional appropriation(to an existing grant);
Is a draft agreement attached? Has the original grant notification been transmitted to
El Yes /1 No Council? ❑ Yes ❑No
Name of Grant Program: Hawaii County Emergency Rent Assistance Program
Grantor: U.S. Department of Treasury
County Grantee Department or Agency Office of Housing and Community Development
County Grantee Contact Person Susan Kunz Phone Number: 961-8379
Amount of Grant: $ 12,000,000.00
Grant Period (Commencement& Completion): June 1,2021 to December 31, 2025
Purpose of Grant: To provide rent and utilities assistance to eligible families who were financially
impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Funding Source: 0.Federal ❑Federal, passed-through state ❑State ❑ Private
*If Federal, passed-through state, provide Federal Agency:
County Match required?: ❑ Yes ►Z1 No
If yes, Matching Amount? Budgeted in account# :
In-kind?Explain:
Explanation:
County's personnel requirements: Amount of new position(s)?
Qty: Permanent: ❑ Temporary: ❑, Duration:
Full-time: El Part-time: ❑, Time Element:
Qty: Contractual: ❑ Explain:
Explanation:
Additional Comments about Grant:
D-52 Grant Summary Form
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MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER = ° . .cy90 MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID
Chairperson •'`` n ♦y �" HOLEKA GORO INABA
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HEATHER L. KIMBALL r'@' SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY
Vice Chair \45-•• HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III
',."%•(;; REBECCA VILLEGAS
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
May 17, 2021
e eiros David,M d Council Chair
Hawai`i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
RE: BILL NO. _42 : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE
NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF
HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021
Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of
Hawaii,this written request is submitted with my approval that the above-referenced matter be
waived from the Committee on Finance to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing
this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and
the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request
is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Committee on
Finance for placement on its future agenda.
Sincerely,
Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfeld- hairperson
Committee on Finance
A..r. -•dilate/ • •= • Council: Disapproved/Date/Refer to FC:
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Maile Medeiros David, Council Chair Maile Medeiros David, Council Chair
Hawai`i County Council MAY 1 8 2023 Hawaii County Council
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