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Attachment l affected if individuals are receiving unemployment and if the loss of employment would need to be the COVID-19 criteria. She also questioned if people would be considered for a grant if their income has been reduced because of a reduction in an individual's hours of employment. Mr. Hernandez indicated that a request for a grant would need to be COVID related and the objective for consideration would include the applicant showing that their income has been reduced because of COVID-19 causing them to become unable to pay the rent. Mr. Dolan indicated that staff would need to add a parameter to the recommendation that includes consideration being given to people whose hours of work have been lowered causing their incomes to be reduced. Commissioner Duggan stated that she would like for people who have been put on work furlough to also be able to apply for the grant. Commissioner Galvin asked for a clarification on the term "furlough" employment. Mr. Dolan provided details and indicated the program details would need to include added details for people who are still working but have received a reduction in employment hours. Commissioner Duggan was provided information by Mr. Hernandez on how information about ERAP would be promoted through social media, press releases, notification to nonprofit organizations, etc. Mr. Hernandez provided information on how other cities have been handling similar programs, reviewing applications, and timeframe for distributing the funds to applicants. Commissioner Galvin was advised by Mr. Dolan that staff hopes to have City Council consider this recommendation at their June 2, 2020 meeting. Commissioner Galvin questioned whether there would be a citizenship requirement on the application and if people having trouble paying their mortgage would also be able to apply. Mr. Dolan advised that this program is to provide help for people having difficulty paying their rent and those having difficulties paying their mortgages have other avenues available to them. Commissioner Soby commented on people receiving unemployment and stimulus checks and whether these amounts would be factored into the amount of rent assistance they receive. Mr. Dolan advised that applicants would need to be delinquent in paying their rent to be considered and this would be a one-time assistance. Unemployment income and stimulus checks would not disqualify applicants if they meet the other criteria. Commissioner Soby was advised by Mr. Hernandez that staff has been considering ECHO Housing for administering this program, at this time however no recommendation has been made as staff is also considering CityServe and other organizations. Mr. Hernandez also indicated that staff has not made any decision on whether a Request for Proposal (RFP) should be issued or whether it would be best to just work with nonprofits. Mr. Dolan noted that the plan is to implement this program as soon as possible. Commissioner Soby questioned whether people receiving Rapid Rehousing assistance would also be eligible for ERAP and the number of people who could possibly apply for this assistance. Mr. Hernandez stated that people receiving Rapid Rehousing assistance would likely be disqualified. Mr. Dolan felt that referrals for the ERAP applications would most likely come from nonprofits. Chairperson Gaidos commented and agreed with administration terms of the program and the six- month lease requirement with a third-party landlord and recommended that applicants also be asked to provide a declaration showing at least three months' income prior to COVID-19. He was concerned about people being creative and taking advantage of the program. Chairperson Gaidos Page - 2 -