Narrative of Resolution:
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To accept Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment Program Funding
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $95,067
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
INTRODUCED BY CAT SCOTT, CHAIR OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO ACCEPT SHELTER ARREARS EVICTION FORESTALLMENT (SAEF) PROGRAM FUNDING
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) recently allocated the Department of Social Services (DSS) funding to develop a Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment (SAEF) program, renewable annually for administrative and program related costs; and
WHEREAS, eligibility for assistance through this $95,067 funding allocation is for the period from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, funding assistance is limited to households who have shelter arrears and require assistance to retain permanent housing; and
WHEREAS, the funds will be prioritized to fund certain households such as those with children under the age of six, single individuals with a history of housing instability, veterans, individuals and families experiencing domestic violence (DV), and other victims of violence; and
WHEREAS, funds will be used to pay no more than six months of arrears per household, if eligible; and
WHEREAS, the DSS will draw down funds from the SAEF Program in lieu of using County funds for the purpose of supporting this program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Sullivan accepts this funding pursuant to the OTDA Local Commissioner’s Memo 24-LCM-12 to utilize said funds to pay shelter arrears to forestall evictions and retain permanent housing; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above-mentioned allocation will be contingent upon the County's receiving continued State aid at anticipated funding levels.
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