Title
Resolution Authorizing Contracts Between the City of Greensboro and Partners Ending Homelessness and the Interactive Resource Center
Body
Department: Neighborhood Development
Council District: All
Public Hearing: No
Advertising Date/By:
Contact 1 and Phone: Barbara Harris 373-2509
Contact 2 and Phone: B. Lamont Taylor 373-2538
PURPOSE:
City Council is requested to authorize contracts with Partners Ending Homelessness (PEH) and the Interactive Resource Center (IRC).
BACKGROUND:
During a May 2015 work session, Council was briefed on proposed funding of $393,627 in Nussbaum funds (including $150,000 for Target Zero: 2016 Initiative) for PEH and $125,000 for direct funding to the IRC for FY 15-16. In addition to Nussbaum funding, Emergency Solutions Grant and Community Development Block Grant funding is allocated for homelessness prevention activities as indicated in the table below.
Funding Source PEH IRC Total
Nussbaum Housing Partnership $393,627 $125,000 $518,627
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) $177,108 $177,108
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $176,130 $176,130
Total $746,865 $125,000 $871,865
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) goal is that every community designate a single agency as the primary point of coordination for homelessness prevention. PEH is Guilford County’s lead agency for homelessness prevention. In this capacity, Partners Ending Homelessness will administer $746,865 of the total allocation designated for homelessness prevention. In May 2015, the CDBG and ESG funding allocations were approved by Council. PEH and the IRC are 501(c) (3) tax exempt organizations and have satisfied board member and staff training requirements for receiving FY 15-16 city funding. Agency Board of Directors lists are attached.
BUDGET IMPACT: Federal CDBG and ESG funds of $353,238 and Nussbaum funds of $518,627 will be used to fund the agreements. A budget adjustment is required and has been requested on same Council agenda.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED: Council is requested to authorize contracts with Partners Ending Homelessness and the Interactive Resource Center, approve associated budget adjustment, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.