20-04 - 07-21 - Implementing the Golden Valley rent and Household Assistance ProgramHRA RESOLUTION NO. 20-
HRA RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING THE GOLDEN VALLEY 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.
WHEREAS the City Council at its July 21, 2020 meeting will consider the transfer of
$100,000 to the HRA for the implementation of the rent and household assistance program
and the HRA desires to implement such a program; and
WHEREAS the HRA has received a proposal from PRISM to administer the Rent
and Household Assistance Program; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority (HRA) of Golden Valley that the guidelines for the Golden Valley Rent and
Household Assistance Program is hereby adopted by the HRA and a program is
established to assist qualified renters and households during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, contingent upon the City of Golden Valley
approving the resolution to transfer CARES funds to the HRA, the HRA will accept the
CARES funds of $100,000 from the City of Golden Valley to implement the Golden Valley
Rent and Household Assistance Program; and
Resolution 20-04 -2- July 21, 2020
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chair and Executive director are authorized
to execute a grant agreement between the HRA and PRISM in a form approved by the
HRA attorney, to receive the $100,000 and administer the Rent and Household Assistance
Program;
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Larry Fonnest, Chair
ATTEST:
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Timothy J. Cruikshank, Executive Director