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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port
Angeles, Washington, authorizing and approving the
continuation of certain financial assistance programs intended
to provide relief for hardships created by the COVID-19
pandemic.
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the COVID-19 outbreak has caused
substantial financial hardship for many of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizesg
that the COVID-19 outbreak is continuing to
have a negative economic impact and substantial personal financial hardship for many of our
citizens; and
WHEREAS, recognizing the negative impact and financial hardships caused by the
COVID-19 outbreak, the City Manager created a COVID-19 Financial Assistance Utility and
Rental Relief Program (the Program); and
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2020, City Council ratified and approved the COVID-19
Financial Assistance Utility and Rental Relief Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council expanded the Utility and Rental Assistance Fund to
include assistance for mortgage payments and renamed the fund to the Utility, Rental
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Assistance and Mortgage Assistance Fund; and
WHEREAS,many citizens of our community still are in need of the assistance provided
b the Utility, Rental Assistance
y y, s ance and Mortgage Assistance Fund Program, but funds for those
elements of the Program are nearly depleted; and
WHEREAS,the City's Finance Director estimates that$135,000 is required to continue
the Assistance Fund Program through December 31, 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles as follows:
The City Council hereby authorizes and approves the transfer of $135,000 from the
General Fund, or from CARES act funds, whichever source the City Manager determines to be
best for administration of the 2020 budget,to replenish the City's Utility,Rental Assistance and
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Mortgage Assistance Fund; and
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 17th day of November, 2020.
Kate Dexter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kai! Martinez-Bailey, Ci ler�;�
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