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Resolution Authorizing to Contract for FY 2020-2021 Homelessness Prevention Activities (Community Development Block Grant, Nussbaum Housing Partnership, Emergency Solutions Grant, Family Service of the Piedmont, Greensboro Urban Ministry, Room at the Inn, Salvation Army Greensboro, The Servant Center, Youth Focus, YWCA Greensboro, Greensboro Housing Coalition)
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Council Priority: Create an Environment to Promote Economic Development Opportunities and Job Creation
Department: Neighborhood Development
Council District: All
Public Hearing: No
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Stanley Wilson, 373-2509
Contact 2 and Phone: B. Lamont Taylor, 373-2538
PURPOSE:
City Council is requested to authorize contracts with local agencies receiving annual funding allocations and agencies selected through a competitive Response for Proposal (RFP) process to address the housing needs of residents who experiencing homelessness in our community. The proposed funding recommendations are consistent with the goals identified in the City’s 2020-2024 HUD Consolidated Plan and the FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan.
BACKGROUND:
Neighborhood Development issued an RFP on January 24, 2020 for anticipated FY 2020-2021 program funding for homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing activities. The applications were reviewed and evaluated by a team and scored based on the approved scoring criteria. The agencies recommended for funding will provide rapid re-housing, emergency shelter, and housing referral and assistance services. The agencies recommended for funding will be notified with the approval of this resolution.
The Neighborhood Development Department recommends FY 2020-2021 homelessness prevention funding as reflected below.
Funding Source
Community Development Block Grant $320,000.00
Nussbaum Housing Partnership $529,491.00
Emergency Solutions Grant $203,463.34
Total Funding $1,052,954.34
Council is requested to consider the funding recommendations as follows:
Shelter Services
Family Services of the Piedmont $25,000.00
Greensboro Urban Ministry $90,000.00
Room at the Inn $25,000.00
Salvation Army Greensboro $86,000.00
The Servant Center $25,000.00
Youth Focus $67,216.00
YWCA Greensboro $70,000.00
Total Shelter Services $388,216.00
Prevention Services
Salvation Army of Greensboro $203,463.34
Servant Center $120,000.00
Interactive Resource Center $122,200.00
Total Prevention Services $445,663.34
Housing Referral and Assistance Services:
Interactive Resource Center $125,000.00
Greensboro Housing Coalition $94,075.00
Total Homeless Assistance Services $219,075.00
Total FY 20-21 Funding: $1,052,954.34
All funded agencies are tax-exempt organizations and have satisfied board member and staff training requirements for receiving FY 2020-2021 City funding.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Federal CDBG funds in the amount of $320,000.00, ESG in the funds in the amount of $203,463.34 and Nussbaum Housing Partnership funds in the amount of $529,491.00 will be used to fund the recommended contracts.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents for FY 2020-2021.