TAMARAC – Through the January 24, 2024, Fee Assembly, Commissioner Marlon Bolton urged the Tamarac Metropolis Fee to develop the Metropolis’s help program to assist residents who’re struggling to maintain up with their mortgage funds. Bolton proposed utilizing remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fundsto supply mortgage help, constructing on the present Rental Hole Help program.
Bolton says, “the Rental Hole program has solely seen 13 candidates for rental help, with solely 2 profitable recipients, so he believes that broadening the scope of service will present essential help to householders in want as properly. “
Mayor Michelle Gomez, Vice Mayor Morey Wright and Commissioner Kicia Daniel joined Bolton in supporting the initiative, emphasizing the significance of serving to residents dealing with monetary hardship.
Nonetheless, Commissioner Elvin Villalobos expressed issues that some people may make the most of this system by deliberately falling behind on their mortgage funds. Bolton countered that town follows strict federal pointers to make sure funds are launched to those that genuinely want help.
Commissioner Marlon Bolton
“We should step up and help our residents who’re struggling to maintain their houses,” Bolton mentioned. “It’s our accountability to make the most of these funds to make a tangible distinction within the lives of our group members.”
On the request of Commissioner Bolton, the fee may even discover a proposal with additional suggestions from metropolis workers on methods to handle the rising prices of Condominium and HOA charges by offering residents with assist to ease the monetary burden. Mayor Gomez agreed.
Bolton says, “the Rental Hole program has solely seen 13 candidates for rental help, with solely 2 profitable recipients, so he believes that broadening the scope of service will present essential help to householders in want as properly. “
