RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE
STATE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM-2, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A
STANDARD AGREEMENT WITH HCD FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATE RENTAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM PURSUANT TO AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
OF 2021 AND ASSEMBLY BILL 832 , AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub.L. No. 117- 2) (“ARPA”) was signed into law. Section 3201 of ARPA established the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (“ERA2”), authorized the direct allocation of emergency rental assistance funds to states, the District of Columbia, units of local government, and territories. The ERA2 funds are intended to assist low -income households that have experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are unable to pay for rent and utilities, and are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing stability.
WHEREAS, California Assembly Bill No. 832 (2021 -2022 Reg. Sess.) (“AB 832”) established the State of California’s program for administering its share of ERA2 funds (the “SRA2,” “State Rental Assistance Program – 2,” or “SRA2 Funds”). AB 832 amended Chapter 17 (commencing with Section 50897) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code. Health and Safety Code section 50897.1, subdivision (a)(1) authorizes the Department of Housing and Community Development (the “Department”) to administer the SRA2 Fund s in accordance with state and federal law.
WHEREAS, On or about May 11, 2021, the City of Chula Vista, (“Locality”) received an allocation of ERA2 funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) in the amount of $9,931,566.40 (such amount, the Locality’s “Direct ERA2 Allocation”).
WHEREAS, Locality plans to administer its Direct ERA2 Allocation, and acknowledges that the Direct ERA2 Allocation is subject to the requirements of ARPA and the Treasury’s interpretive guidance, and to all such requirements as may be subsequently amended.
WHEREAS, Locality desires to receive an allocation of SRA2 Funds pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 50897.2.1, subdivision (a)(1) or (2) (such allocation, a “Round 2 Block Grant Award”). Locality submitted its request for a Round 2 Block Grant Award to the Department in accordance with Health and Safety Code section 50897.2.1, subdivision (c)(1).
WHEREAS, Locality acknowledges that every Round 2 Block Grant Award is subject to state and federal requirements, including, without limitation, the requirements of AB 832 and the Department’s guidelines, the relevant requirements of ARPA and the Treasury’s interpretive guidance, and all such requirements as may be subsequently amended (collectively, the “Round 2 Block Grant Award Requirements”).
WHEREAS, Locality further acknowledges that every Round 2 Block Grant Award is subject to the terms and conditions of a Department -approved STD 213, Standard Agreement (“Standard Agreement”), all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW to allocate the Round 2 Block Grant Award, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the “Round 2 Block Grant Award Documents”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Ci ty of Chula Vista (Locality) that:
(1) Locality is hereby authorized and directed to accept a Round 2 Block Grant Award in the total amount not to exceed $20,000,000.
(2) Locality is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver the Round 2 Block Grant Award Documents, which shall include a Standard Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $20,000.000.
(3) Locality is hereby authorized and directed to assume responsibility for administering the Round 2 Block Grant Award in accordance with a ll Round 2 Block Grant Award Requirements.
(4) Maria Kachadoorian, City Manager, or her designee is authorized to execute the Round 2 Block Grant Award Documents on behalf of the Locality for participation in the State Rental Assistance Program-2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it further authorizes the appropriation of such funds in the City’s Housing Authority Fund in fiscal year 202 1/2022 with expenditures made in accordance with the U.S.
Treasury Department’s ARPA and State Round 2 Block Grant Award requirements.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Glen R. Googins
Director of Development Services City Attorney