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CalWORKS; and WHEREAS, LIHWAP payments may be applied toward the water and/or wastewater arrearage amounts, which include current charges, late fees, reconnection fees, taxes, and other charges, accrued during any time period; and WHEREAS, low-income customers can apply to their Local Service Providers (LSPs) to receive a one-time benefit in the form of a credit of up to $2,000 on their water and/or wastewater bill; and WHEREAS, CSD via HORNE, LLP is responsible for the issuance of LIWHAP assistance payments to all water and wastewater systems enrolled in the direct payment program; and WHEREAS, once the City is provided payment, the City must apply the payment, as a credit, to the customer's account within five business days and on the first billing statement after the credit has been posted, must notify customers of the amount of LIHWAP payment received and identify the payment was received from LIHWAP; and WHEREAS, LSPs have begun accepting customer applications and will operate through August 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, customers may only benefit from LIHWAP if the City is enrolled; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Redlands as follows: Section 1. The City Council approves and supports the enrollment and participation in the California Low Income Household Water and Assistance Program and approves the direct payment agreement with HORNE, LLP. Section 2. The Management Services/Finance Director, or designee, is authorized to sign and file any and all documents necessary to receive payments from the California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) and its third- party funds disbursement partner, HORNE, LLP, including the Direct Payment Agreement, for the purpose of applying credits to specified low- income customer accounts. Section 3. The Management Services/Finance Director, or designee, is authorized to provide any and all assurances, certifications, and commitments required to enroll in and receive monies from LIHWAP. Section 4. The Management Services/Finance Director, or designee, is authorized and directed to represent the City in carrying out its responsibilities for participation in LIHWAP, including completing direct payment summaries as required by CSD and compliance with applicable state and federal laws. L:\ca\Reso\8383 Resolution LIEIWAP.docx