Approve Amendment B to agreement with Dept of Commerce, Housing Assistance Unit Eviction Rental Assistance Program Grant BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 21-095
APPROVING AMENDMENT B TO AGREEMENT
BETWEEN LEWIS COUNTY AND THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE
FUNDS THROUGH THE HOUSING ASSISTANCE
UNIT EVICTION RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $353,022
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), Lewis County,
Washington, has reviewed Agreement #21-4614C-116, Amendment B, with the
Department of Commerce (DOC) to provide funds to be used to prevent evictions
by paying past due rents for those with the greatest needs due to the COVID-19
outbreak; and
WHEREAS, additional funding in the amount of $353,022 for a total amount of
$1,129,682 through the housing assistance unit Eviction Rental Assistance
Program grant (ERAP) is provided for the period of August 1, 2020, through June
30, 2021; and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution
of said contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Agreement #21-4614C-116,
Amendment B, between Lewis County and DOC to provide funds to be used to
prevent evictions by paying past due rents for those with the greatest needs due
to the COVID-19 outbreak in the amount of $353,022 for a total amount of
$1,129,682 from August 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, is hereby approved and
the Director of Public Health & Social Services is authorized to sign the same.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 16th day of March, 2021.
Page 1 of 2 Res. 21-095
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith Gary Stamper
By: Amber Smith, Gary Stamper, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Page 2 of 2 Res. 21-095
Executive Summary
Washington State Department of Commerce
Grant # 21 -4614C-116 B
Amendment to Grant # 21 -4614C-116
Description
The Washington State Department of Commerce, through the housing assistance
unit Eviction Rental Assistance Program grant, awarded special funds through the
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to Lewis County Public Health
& Social Services on August 1, 2020 with an end date of June 30, 2021 . The
Department of Commerce, housing Assistance Unit, has granted additional funds to
prevent evictions by paying past due rents for those with the greatest needs. These
services are subcontracted to Salvation Army and Equity Institute for countywide
services.
Recommendation
Approve amendment so the funds may be received and awarded.
Budget Impact
Fund: 104-618-000-000-565-40-41-00 Housing
Increase: $ 353,022
These funds were not anticipated so we will need a budget amendment.
Period: August 1, 2020 — June 30, 2021
Current Grant Amendment Amount New Grant
Budget Category Amount Amount
Administration $70,760 $52,000 $122,760
Rent $452,000 $247,022 $699,022
Operations $115,000 $24,000 $139,000
By & For $138,900 $30,000 $168,900
Total $776,660 $353,022 $1,129,682
Cover Letter:
Megan Kendig
P.O Box 42525
Olympia, WA 98504-2525
Email executed document to megan.kendig(cr�commerce.wa.gov
Amendment
Grant Number:21-4614C-116
Amendment Number: B
Washington State Department of Commerce
Community Services and Housing Division
Housing Assistance Unit
Eviction Rent Assistance Program (ERAP)
1.Grantee 2.Grantee Doing Business As(optional)
Lewis County Public Health and Social Services
PO BOX 509
CHEHALIS,WA 98532
3.Grantee Representative 4.COMMERCE Representative
Meja Handlen Megan Kendig PO Box 42525
Housing Coordinator Grant Manager 1011 Plum St SE
(360)740-1234 (360)401-5149 Olympia,WA 98504-2525
meja.handlen @lewiscountywa.gov megan.kendig @commerce.wa.gov
5.Original Grant Amount 6.Amendment Amount 7.New Grant Amount
(and any previous amendments)
$776,660 $353,022 $1,129,682
8.Amendment Funding Source 9.Amendment Start Date 10.Amendment End Date
Federal:X State:X Other: N/A: 2/15/21 6/30/2021
11.Federal Funds(as applicable): 12.Federal Agency: 13.CFDA Number:
$776,660 US Dept.of the Treasury 21.019
14.Amendment Purpose:
Adds funds from the state Disaster Response Account.
COMMERCE,defined as the Department of Commerce,and the Grantee,as defined above,acknowledge and accept the terms of
this Grant As Amended and attachments and have executed this Grant Amendment on the date below to start as of the date and year
referenced above. The rights and obligations of both parties to this Grant As Amended are governed by this Grant Amendment and
the following other documents incorporated by reference: Grant Terms and Conditions including Attachment"A"—Scope of
Work,Attachment"B"—Budget,and Attachment"C"- Grant Guidelines.A copy of this Grant Amendment shall be attached to
and made a part of the original Grant between COMMERCE and the Grantee.Any reference in the original Grant to the"Grant"
shall mean the"Grant as Amended".
FOR GRANTEE FOR COMMERCE
A-1/1.1)
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Signature Diane Klontz,Assista t irector
Community Services an Housing Division
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Print Name,Title Date
` 21'- `1, 1 APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY
Date
Sandra Adix
Assistant Attorney General
3/20/2014
Date
Department of Commerce
Amendment
This Grant is amended as follows:
Attachment B
Budget
Current Grant Amendment Amount New Grant
Amount Amount
Budget Category (and any previous
amendments or budget
revisions)
Administration $70,760 $52,000 $122,760
Rent $452,000 $247,022 $699,022
Operations $115,000 $24,000 $139,000
By& For $138,900 $30,000 $168,900
Total $776,660 $353,022 $1,129,682
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS GRANT REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND
EFFECT.
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: March 16, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation
Approving Amendment B to Agreement between Lewis County and the Department of Commerce
to provide funds through the housing assistance unit Eviction Rental Assistance Program Grant in
the amount of $353,022
Contact: Sandi Andrus Phone: 360-740-1148
Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services
Description:
The Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC), through the housing assistance unit
Eviction Rental Assistance Program grant, awarded special funds through the Coronavirus Aid,
Relief, and Economic Security Act to Lewis County Public Health & Social Services on August 1,
2020 with an end date of June 30, 2021. The DOC, housing Assistance Unit, has granted additional
funds to prevent evictions by paying past due rents for those with the greatest needs. This is
through June 30, 2021.
Approvals: Publication Requirements:
Publications:
User Status
Erik Martin Pending
J.P. Anderson Pending
PA's Office Pending
Tammy Martin Pending
Additional Copies: Cover Letter To:
Sandi Andrus, Meja Handlen, Stacey Loflin, Megan Kendig
Suzette Smith, Kaity Nissell, Grace Jimenez, P.O Box 42525, Olympia, WA 98504-2525
Michelle Sauter, Michelle Sabin, Jill Nielson, Email executed document to
Lee Wlazlak megan.kendig @commerce.wa.gov