The emergency rental assistance program in Cumberland County will start again now that the board has accepted $1,773,457.20 from the U.S. Treasury. However, that didn't come without discussion.

Innovative Emergency Management, the contractor who helps administer funds for the ERAP program, asked the board to amend their contract. Instead of receiving 8% for administrative costs and other services, they are now asking for a maximum of 25%. Fifteen percent will go towards administrative fees, and 10% will go towards case management.

Cumberland County Commissioner Jimmy Keefe expressed concern with the increased costs.

"I think the rental emergency program is good," Keefe said. "But I will stand by that I believe that 25% of $1.7 million, which is $450,000, going to administration of this program is not in the best interest and not good for stewardship of this money because that's $450,000 that could possibly help a lot of people and their rent."

Five board members — Board Chairman Glenn Adams and commissioners Larry Lancaster, Jeannette Council and Toni Stewart — voted in favor. Three commissioners — Charles Evans, Michael Boose, and Keefe — voted against.