To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Pamela Coleman, GCCARD Director
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RE: Request Approval to Accept and Expend the Local Water Utility Affordability-2024 (LWUA) Grant in the Amount of $750,000.00
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
GCCARD requests authorization from this committee to accept and expend the Local Water Utility Affordability-2024 (LWUA) grant award in the amount of $750,000.00 with a recommendation of approval by the full Genesee County Board of Commissioners at their next regularly scheduled meeting.
BACKGROUND:
GCCARD has received notice of an award for the Local Water Utility Affordability-2024 grant in the amount of $750,000.00 from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). These funds will be used for the purpose of providing water assistance payments to multiple municipalities throughout Genesee County. Funds under this award shall remain available through September 30, 2024.
DISCUSSION:
Funds provided through the Local Water Utility Affordability-2024 (LWUA) grant can be used for water arrearages and wastewater services up to $3,000.00 per fiscal year for eligible clients within participating municipalities throughout Genesee County. Funds under this award shall remain available through September 30, 2024.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
No impact on Human Resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
GCCARD will work with Fiscal Services to incorporate the Local Water Utility Affordability-2024 (LWUA) grant funds into our budget. A budget amendment is attached. Funds will be deposited into the following accounts: 2810-695.39-504.000 (administration) and 2810-695.41-504.000 (direct program).
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
No impact on facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
No impact on technology.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
LWUA funding will allow GCCARD to assist Genesee County residents in securing access to safe drinking and cooking water and continued wastewater services making for Healthy, Livable and Saf...
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