Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Housing and Human Services Department Policy for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Burial Program ($160,000)
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Fiscal Impact:
FY 20-21: There is no impact to the General Fund. Up to $160,000 has been identified from the Public Safety District 2 Allocation in Fund 0037, Cost Center 221031.
FY21-22: There will be no impact to the General Fund.
Dept/Office:
Housing and Human Services
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners review, approve, and authorize the Chair to sign the Housing and Human Services Department Policy for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Burial Program.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
On December 22, 2020 the Board of County Commissioners approved the allocation of $160,000 for a burial program to assist income eligible families who have a member die as a direct or indirect result of Coronavirus (COVID-19). During the 12/22/2020 meeting, staff indicated that a Policy relating to the Program would be brought back for approval. The complete Policy is attached and highlights of the Eligibility Criteria and Assistance Limits are below:
Eligibility
• Must be a resident of Brevard County
• Income not to exceed 150% of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines ($39,300 for a family of four)
• Must disclose all household income (for example, unemployment, social security, wages, etc.)
• A Death Certificate which indicates cause is directly or indirectly related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Assistance Limits
• Maximum assistance up to $5,500 ($8,250 for a Veteran)
Additional Program Restrictions
• At no time will an applicant receive assistance above the true cost of the requested service
• At no time will funds be provided directly to an applicant / household
• Funds will be provided in the form of a grant to income eligible clients on a first qualified (application complete with all required information), first served basis, contingent on the availability of funds
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Please have the Chair sign, the Clerk Attest, and then return the executed Policy to the Housing and Human Services Department.