HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-01-J12 Fund Allocation to Supplement LIHEAP Utility Bill AssistanceAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: March 1, 2021
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving additional allocation
to supplement the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
(LIHEAP)
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The cold weather this month resulted in an
increase in the average utility bill and may cause hardships for low-income residents. The City of
has received reimbursements not previously anticipated in this year’s budget making additional
funds available to provide economic assistance for families in need.City staff recommends
allocating up to $15,000 to supplement payments for Waukee customers using the LIHEAP
program.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: City staff recommends approving up to $15,000 of
funds toward such assistance.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
PREPARED BY:Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
J12
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2021-
APPROVING ALLOCATION FROM THE CITY OF WAUKEE TO SUPPLEMENT
THE LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, February 2021 brought an historic cold streak, including 13 days with temperatures
reading at or below zero, causing Waukee natural gas customers to use high levels of gas to heat
homes and businesses, and leading to utility bills that are higher than usual; AND,
WHEREAS, the Waukee City Council recognizes that there are Waukee residents in need of
financial assistance to help pay utility bills following the record cold; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee participates in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP), a federally-funded program that assists low income families meet the cost of
home heating; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee has received reimbursements not previously anticipated in this
year’s budget making additional funds available to provide economic assistance for families in
need.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council that an
allocation of up to $15,000.00 to supplement the monies available under the LIHEAP program
administered by the City is hereby approved.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved this the 1st day of March,
2021.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair