Title
Resolution Authorizing the Use of $675,621 Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus (ESG-CV) Funds and the Conduct of ESG-CV Program Activities
Body
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 Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus (ESG-CV) allocation and program funding awarded through the CARES Act:
ESG-CV Funding for the City of Greensboro ($675,621)
Proposed Uses of ESG-CV Funds:
Rapid Rehousing: $675,621
BUDGET IMPACT:
$675,621 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 ESG Coronavirus (ESG-CV) funding.