Title
Public Hearing Authorizing Submission of the Annual Action Plan Application for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funds and the Conduct of ESG Program Activities for the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year
Body
Department: Neighborhood Development
Council District: Citywide
Public Hearing: Yes
Advertising Date/By: 4/7/16/Neighborhood Development
Contact 1 and Phone: Barbara Harris, 373-2509
Contact 2 and Phone: Caitlin Bowers, 433-7266
PURPOSE: As a condition of receiving 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, 2016 after City Council approval.
BACKGROUND: The Annual Action Plan describes how the City and HOME Consortium partners plan to meet ongoing commitments and mandates using the anticipated FY 2016-2017 awards.
ESG Funding for the City of Greensboro ($177,096)
Proposed Use of ESG Funds:
Assist homeless persons secure permanent housing.
BUDGET IMPACT: $177,096 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 2016-2017 Annual Plan application and adopt the attached resolutions to authorize submission of federal program plans and funding application to HUD.
COMMITTEE ACTION: This item was referred to Council by the Community Services Committee.