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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 7.
For Meeting of: July 7, 2020

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing an agreement with Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) for $481,600 of CDBG funding for a micro-enterprise grant program to address the consequences of COVID-19
SUBMITTED BY:Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions for Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) to receive 2020 Community Development Block Grant money that was specifically allocated to the City under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and must be used for responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council previously approved the program and this Agreement formalizes the program and the expectations.  The Agreement provides for reimbursement of qualifying expenses from the date of contract through December 31, 2020.
ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
resolution6/30/2020Cover Memo
Agreement with YCDA for CDBG funds6/25/2020Contract