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4.A. UPDATE ON THE UTILIZATION OF WEST HOLLYWOOD EMERGENCY FUNDS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 [C. SCHROEDER, D. GIUGNI, J. HOLUB, Y. SPITERI, D. WILSON, P. KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the utilization of West Hollywood emergency funds in response to COVID-19 since the declaration of the local emergency on March 16, 2020.The City Council will also consider an allocation of additional emergency funds for Eviction Prevention and Defense Legal Services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on the utilization of West Hollywood emergency funds in response to COVID-19; 2) Approve Amendment No. 11 to the agreement for services with Bet Tzedek Legal Services to increase the amount by $257,020 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,074,850 to provide legal representation to all tenants facing eviction through June 30, 2023 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the agreement; 3) Approved Amendment No. 4 to the agreement for services with the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to extend the term of the agreement six months through December 31, 2022 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the agreement; 4) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $257,020 from General Fund Reserves for Emergency Contingencies for eviction prevention, defense and legal services, and outreach & education services; and 5) Review and approve staff's recommendations for the restructuring of the City's COVID-19 Rental Assistance Programs.