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Since its launch in June 19, 2020, CityServe has processed a total of 219 applications, and ERAP has provided $298,367 in rental assistance to 151 Pleasanton households. There is currently a remaining balance of $151,632, as of October 30, 2020, available for rental assistance to be issued on behalf of other Pleasanton residents in need of rental relief. Second Month of Rental Assistance Pleasanton residents continue to experience COVID-19-related financial hardships due to the restrictions in place and their impact on employment. Some Pleasanton renters are still unable to pay their rent. Providing a second month of rental assistance to affected Pleasanton renters would assist them to stay current on their rent or pay a portion of their delinquent rent in order to mitigate the risk of losing their homes and/or being displaced from the Pleasanton community. Applicant Eligibility There will be no changes to the Program's eligibility criteria. Eligible program participants must: • Be current residents of Pleasanton with a valid residential lease with a third-party landlord for at least 6 continuous months; • Have a household income not exceeding 80% Area Median Income (AMI) established for Alameda County, adjusted for household size (see below), prior to the countywide Shelter In Place order issued on March 16, 2020 ("pre-COVID period"); Households 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 person person person person person person person person 80% AMI $73,100 $83,550 $94,000 $104,400 $112,800 $121,150 $129,500 $137,850 • Be in good standing with payment and terms of their lease prior to the countywide Shelter In Place order issued on March 16, 2020, as verified by the landlord; and • Show documentation of loss of income of at least 20 percent due to COVID-19 as a result of employment and/or school/childcare closures and/or inability to work due to COVID-19 illness or caring for a family member infected by the disease. Program Assistance City staff is proposing to increase the previous maximum grant assistance of$2,500 per household to $5,000 per household. Funding awarded will represent the lesser of the tenant's actual rent for two months or the applicable two month Maximum Affordability Rent for households at 80% AMI, adjusted for unit size (i.e. number of bedrooms). Applicants residing in 3-bedroom units will only receive the maximum $5,000 assistance, not the affordable rent below. Page 3 of 5