Title
Resolution Authorizing Submission of the Annual Action Plan Application for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Funds and the Conduct of ESG Program Activities for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year.
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Department: Neighborhood Development
Council District: Citywide
Public Hearing: Yes
Advertising Date/By: 4/24/15
Contact 1 and Phone: Barbara Harris 373-2509
Contact 2 and Phone: Caitlin Warren 433-7266
PURPOSE:
As a condition of receiving Fiscal Year 15/16 federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) formula grants funds, the City of Greensboro must submit an application (the Annual Action Plan) on behalf of Greensboro and HOME Program Consortium member jurisdictions Burlington, Guilford, and Alamance counties by May 15, 2015 after City Council approval.
BACKGROUND:
The Annual Plan application describes how the City and HOME Consortium partners plan to meet ongoing commitments and mandates using the anticipated FY 15/16 awards.
ESG Funding for the City of Greensboro ($177,108)
Proposed Use of ESG Funds:
Assist homeless persons secure permanent housing.
BUDGET IMPACT:
$177,108 in new federal ESG grant funds will be available to address homelessness prevention needs in Greensboro.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Request that Council conduct a public hearing to receive comment on the proposed FY 15/16 Annual Plan application and adopt the attached resolutions to authorize submission federal program funding application to HUD.