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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 - AMENDGRMTMORGMEETING DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2005 TITLE: AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL CREDIT REPORTING RECOMMENDED ACTION gaunst�a,� lst RECORDING SECRETARY USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended CONTINUED TO Direct the Housing Authority Attorney to prepare and authorize the Executive Director to execute a second amendment to the agreement between the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana and National Credit Reporting for an additional $15,000 for a total contract not to exceed $45,000. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommended that the Housing Authority direct the Housing Authority Attorney to prepare and authorize the Executive Director to execute a second amendment to the agreement between the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana and National Credit Reporting for an additional $15,000 for a total contract not to exceed $45,000. By a vote of 4:0 at its Regular Meeting of November 15, 2005. DISCUSSION The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program depends upon complete and accurate disclosure of program participants' income sources, expenses, and criminal history. HUD requires local Housing Authorities to screen all applicants for drug - related and violent criminal activity and for lifetime Sex Offender registration. Amendment to Agreement with NCR December 5, 2005 Page 2 In February 2004, the Housing Authority entered into an agreement with National Credit Reporting to provide this information via its web -based service. Due to increased eligibility activity, the Authority is requesting an additional $15,000 be authorized to ensure the Authority is able to comply with federal regulations in screening applicants. FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Assisted Housing Other Contractual Services account (account no. 140 - 133 - 6291). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNT'S: Patricia C. Whitaker Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Executive Director Finance & Management Services Agency PCW /JM /mlr H: \ACTIONS \2005 HA\AiuendAgreeNCR 12- 5- 06.doc