AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2025-75R, approving a contract amendment with Community Action, Inc., of Central Texas, in the amount of $30,000.00; and new contracts with Business and Community Lenders of Texas in the amount of $52,688.00, Communities in Schools in the amount of $31,875.00, and the Salvation Army in the amount of $50,437.00, to administer the City's Utility Billing Payment Assistance Program; authorizing an initial contract term through September 30, 2025 and a one-year renewal period; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the amendment, contracts and renewals on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: April 15, 2025
Department: City Manager's Office and Finance - Utility Billing & Payment
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $120,000 City Funds; $45,000 Donations
Account Number: 21006322-54115; 22006335-54115; 21000000-22355
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: Utility Payment Assistance
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: October 15, 2024 - City Council recommended criteria for use in the utility payment assistance request for proposal (RFP). February 18, 2025 - City Council was provided the results of the utility payment assistance RFP. The City has contracted with Community Action Inc. to qualify utility customers for payment assistance for several years.
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