REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
March 1, 2022
FROM
GARY HALLEN, Director, Community Development and Housing
SUBJECT
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Employment Contract to Assist with the Emergency Rental Assistance Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve an employment contract with Rosmery Martinez as a Staff Analyst II to provide analytical and reporting services for the Community Development and Housing Department from March 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024, for an estimated annual cost of $111,321 (Salary - $74,214, Benefits - $37,107).
(Presenter: Gary Hallen, Director, 387-4411)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). If approved, the employment contract will be funded with the administrative funds from the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Round 1 funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) and Round 2 funds administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development to San Bernardino County (County) to assist with marketing, administration, and outreach activities. Sufficient appropriation and revenue for this position has been included in the Community Development and Housing Department (CDH) 2021-22 budget (621-2476) and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On February 9, 2021 (Item No. 23), the Board of Supervisors (Board) ratified and approved the submission of a non-competitive grant application and concurrent acceptance of award terms, to receive a direct payment of $52,023,225 from the Treasury to create the ERA Program. The purpose of ERA is to assist qualified households that are unable to pay rent and utilities...
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