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13 <br /> Annette Moore said it is anticipated that the program will be up and running by the end of <br /> the month. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin referred to the chart that describes how the assistance was <br /> spent, and asked if the specific utilities were known. He said there ought to be more pressure <br /> placed on utility companies to provide assistance. <br /> Annette Moore agreed with putting pressure on utility companies. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said the BOCC may need to take this on, as there is some <br /> political pressure that can be leveraged. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said on that same page, there is a breakdown of expenditures, <br /> and the bottom category is "foreclosure prevention —generally", and asked if this category is <br /> different than the others. <br /> Emila Sutton said staff decided it was important to separate out mortgage arrear <br /> payments, and this is a dedicated funding source that will help low income home owners pay off <br /> their mortgage arrears. She said this is especially important for those who have private <br /> mortgages, and do not fall under the protection of the CARES Act. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin clarified that this funding is for homeowners. <br /> Emila Sutton said yes. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he really wanted to highlight the strategy of this program <br /> taking into consideration that undocumented immigrants can take part. He said these are <br /> residents of the community; are friends and neighbors; and provide vital social and economic <br /> services to the community <br /> Chair Rich said these residents also pay taxes. <br /> Commissioner Price referred to the term non-immigrant, and asked if there is a reason <br /> why this term is being used. <br /> Annette Moore said a non-immigrant is a person with a visa, who is not seeking <br /> citizenship. <br /> Commissioner Price referred to the one time assistance per household, at a maximum of <br /> $2000, and asked if there is a plan in place to help after households use this initial payout. <br /> Emila Sutton said in this history of this program, it is rare that people come back to ask <br /> for more assistance. She said it did happen twice in the last two weeks. <br /> Emila Sutton said staff is trying to create a rental assistance program, for those who may <br /> need more long-term help. <br /> Commissioner Price said program names keep changing, and she hopes that a name <br /> can be chosen and kept. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she wanted to highlight the coordinated re-entry program, <br /> and the Partnership to End Homeless has done a great deal of work in this area, which is <br /> wonderful. She commended the efforts of everyone involved. <br /> Commissioner Price asked if landlords have been receptive. <br /> Emila Sutton said many people who call for help have not spoken to their landlords. She <br /> said staff encourages people to do so, and some landlords have been cooperative, while others <br /> have been more difficult. <br /> Emila Sutton said the housing help line re-branding was to make people more familiar <br /> with the helpline, especially during the pandemic. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos asked if legal aid can work with undocumented people. <br /> Annette Moore said no. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos asked if this can be addressed. <br /> Annette Moore said this is the reason staff will be hiring their own legal person. <br /> Chair Rich asked if Bonnie Hammersley could provide the budget for the social justice <br /> fund for 2020-21. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said the base budget is $200,000. <br />