Title
Resolution Authorizing the Use of $1,329,635 Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Program Funds and the Conduct of CDBG-CV Program Activities
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Council Priority: Ensure Fiscal Stewardship, Transparency, & Accountability
Department: Neighborhood Development
Council District: All
Public Hearing: No
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Stan Wilson; 373-2509
Contact 2 and Phone: Lamont Taylor; 373-2538
PURPOSE:
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded supplemental funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) that requires programming in the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan.
BACKGROUND:
The Substantial Amendment to the 2019-2020 Action Plan includes the following Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) allocation and program funding awarded through the CARES Act:
CDBG-CV Funding for the City of Greensboro ($1,329,635)
Proposed Uses of CDBG-CV Funds:
Eviction Prevention Pilot Program: $100,000
Emergency Shelter Costs: $266,000
Employment Training: $100,000
Homelessness Prevention in the form of rental, mortgage, and utility assistance: $863,635
BUDGET IMPACT:
$1,329,635 in new federal CARES Act grant funds will be available to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus pandemic in Greensboro.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Request that Council adopt the attached resolution to authorize the programming and use of CDBG-CV funding.