20-46 - 07-21 - Allocate Care Funds to HRA for Rent and Household Assistance ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 20-46
RESOLUTION ALLOCATING CARES FUNDS TO HRA TO IMPLEMENT A RENT AND
HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted residents of Golden Valley
through job loss and illnesses, placing extraordinary financial and emotional demands on
households; and
WHEREAS increased demand for food assistance has been documented by
PRISM, the local food shelf, since the start of the pandemic and an increased need for
rental assistance is expected when the Governor’s eviction moratorium is lifted; and
WHEREAS the State has distributed to the City of Golden Valley over $1.6M in
CARES Act funds to mitigate the costs and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic within the
City; and
WHEREAS The guidance from the Treasury Department states that CARES Act
funds may be used to 1) prevent evictions and assist in preventing homelessness due to
COVID 19, 2) provide emergency assistance to individuals and families directly impacted
by a loss of income due to COVID-19, and 3) CARES act funds may be allocated to non-
profits to distribute assistance to individuals in need of financial assistance related to
COVID-19; and
WHEREAS Minnesota Statues 465.039 authorize the governing body statutory city,
or of a to appropriate each year out of its general fund, or other unrestricted money, an
amount to be determined by the governing body to provide grants to nonprofit
organizations operating community food shelves that provide food to the needy without
charge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Golden Valley City Council to transfer
$100,000 of the City’s CARES Act allocation to the HRA to distribute for rent and food
assistance to eligible residents in Golden Valley.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 21st day of July, 2020.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk