Columbus, Georgia

Agenda Item # 2



Columbus Consolidated Government



Council Meeting



11/22/2005



Agenda Report # 64



TO: Mayor and Council



SUBJECT: GEMA Funding Authorization



INITIATED BY: City Manager?s Office







Recommendation: Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of Georgia

Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) funds in the amount of $1,623, 600 to assist

with emergency sheltering cost for Hurricane Katrina evacuees.



Background: Due to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005,

the City of Columbus received approximately 2,700 evacuees into our City.

These evacuees were provided services and assistance through the One Stop

Shop. Many of these evacuees were provided Interim Housing and utility

deposits through Enrichment Services. The Housing Authority also provided

housing assistance. Many of the evacuees continue to be sheltered in

Columbus. There is an estimated 550 households that will be seeking to

continue their Interim Shelter.



Analysis: This grant funding will provide rent, furniture and utilities to the

estimated 550 remaining evacuees. The City will enter into sub-recipient

agreements with the Housing Authority and Enrichment Services to provide case

management of this grant. Both of these agencies has the processes and

procedures to manage and administer these funds to the evacuees.



Financial Considerations: The City will act as the conduit for the funding of

the emergency sheltering cost. The City is not required to provide any

matching funding.





Recommendation: Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of Georgia

Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) funds in the amount of $1,623, 600 to assist

with emergency sheltering cost for Hurricane Katrina evacuees.