HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2014-136RESOLUTION NO. 2014-136
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE SALVATION ARMY FOR ADMINISTRATION
AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LODI CARE PACKAGE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, since 2004, as part of the Lodi Electric Utility's (LEU) Public Benefits
Program, the City of Lodi has provided the Lodi CARE Package Program designed to assist
Lodi families in paying their monthly utility bill; and
WHEREAS, the Lodi CARE Package Program provides a relief payment of up to $110
for the electric utility portion of an eligible customer's bill; and
WHEREAS, each year, the LEU appropriates $50,000 for direct customer grants and an
additional $10,000 for the Salvation Army to directly administer the Lodi CARE Package
Program; and
WHEREAS, customers meeting the program requirements are eligible to receive $110
every six months; and
WHEREAS, in order to receive the relief payment, a customer must meet certain
income guidelines, have no past due amounts owed to the City of Lodi, and must be able to pay
the remaining portion of their current Lodi utility bill (including water, sewer, and refuse); and
WHEREAS, the Lodi CARE Package Program is capable of providing a total of
approximately 450 relief payments over the current fiscal year and ends each year once all
funds have been exhausted; and
WHEREAS, the Lodi CARE Package Program is included in the Public Benefits
Program budget for Fiscal Year 2014/15.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with the Salvation
Army for administration and implementation of the Lodi CARE Package Program for an amount
not to exceed $60,000.
Dated: August 6, 2014
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2014-136 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 6, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Mounce, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Katzakian
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
NIFE ROBISON
City Clerk
2014-136