Title
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement, the final form of which shall be subject to approval of the Dept. of Law, with Northern Ky. Legal Aid Society, Inc., d/b/a Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, at a cost not to exceed $200,000 ($100,000 in FY 24), for the provision of housing stabilization services and payment of rental assistance on behalf of eligible families participating in eviction diversion mediation, and further authorizing the Mayor to execute any other needed Amendments or Agreements related to the use of these funds. [Dept. of Housing Advocacy and Community Development, Lanter]
Summary
Authorization to execute a Purchase of Service Agreement with Northern Kentucky Legal Aid Society, Inc. DBA Legal Aid of the Bluegrass (Legal Aid) and allocate funds not to exceed $200,000.00 for the provision of housing stability services and payment of rent assistance on behalf of eligible families participating in eviction diversion mediation sessions with the Lexington Housing Authority for the period of March 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Budget Amendment in process for $100,000 for FY 2024. Additional funds to be Budgeted in FY 2025. (L0230-24) (Lanter)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by [Brittany Smith, 02-23-2024]
Risk Management: NA
Fully Budgeted: BA in process
Account Number: 1145-900383-0001-71101
This Fiscal Year Impact: $200,000.00 (BA for $100,000 in process)
Annual Impact:
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Activity:
Budget Reference:
Current Balance: BA in process
Body
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute an Agreement, the final form of which is subject to approval by the Department of Law, with Northern Kentucky Legal Aid Society, Inc., d/b/a Legal Aid of the Bluegrass (“Legal Aid”), at a cost not to exceed $200,000.00 ($100,000.00 in FY 24), for the provision of housing stabilization services and payment of rental assistance on behalf of eligible families participating in the eviction diversion mediation.
Section 2 -- That the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, is further authorized to execute any necessary Agreements or amendments with Legal Aid related to these funds.
Section 3 - That an amount, not to exceed the sum of $200,000.00, be and hereby is authorized for payment to Northern Kentucky Legal Aid Society Inc., d/b/a Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, from account # 1145-900383-71101, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, and subject to the approval of any necessary Budget amendments.
Section 4 - That this Resolution shall become effective on the date of its passage.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL
230-24 BS HSGADVCOMDEV 4878-4832-9897, v. 1