Title
Resolution Authorization to Contract for FY 19-20 Homelessness Prevention Activities
Body
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:
Contact 1 and Phone: Stan Wilson 373-2509
Contact 2 and Phone: B. Lamont Taylor 373-2538
PURPOSE:
City Council is requested to authorize contracts with local agencies selected through a competitive Response for Proposal (RFP) process. Council is also requested to authorize homeless assistance service contracts with the Interactive Resource Center (IRC), Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC) and the YWCA of Greensboro.
BACKGROUND:
Beginning Fiscal Year 19-20, the City will administer local and federal homelessness prevention funding.
The Neighborhood Development Department recommends FY 19-20 homelessness prevention funding as reflected below (consistent with funding in recent years):
Funding Source
CDBG $247,765
Nussbaum Housing Partnership $538,639
ESG $183,371
Total $969,775
Council is requested to consider the following funding:
Homelessness Prevention Funding Awarded Through Competitive RFP Process:
Shelter Services
Family Services of the Piedmont $32,757
Greensboro Urban Ministry $35,000
Room at the Inn $40,000
Salvation Army Greensboro $88,765
The Servant C...
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