Title
Resolution Authorizing a Contract for FY 19-20 CARES Act Funding in the Amount of $2,082,964
Body
Council Priority: Create an Environment to Promote Economic Development Opportunities and Job Creation
Department: Neighborhood Development
Council District: All
Public Hearing:
Advertising Date/By:
Contact 1 and Phone: Stanley Wilson, 373-2509
Contact 2 and Phone: B. Lamont Taylor, 373-2538
PURPOSE:
City Council is requested to authorize subrecipient contracts with local non-profit agencies to carryout activities to prevent for, and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) among individuals and families who are homeless or receiving homelessness assistance; and to support additional homeless assistance and homelessness prevention activities to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.
BACKGROUND:
The Neighborhood Development Department recommends FY 19-20 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds be used for homelessness prevention activities as reflected below:
Funding Source
CDBG-CV $1,329,635
ESG-CV $675,621
HOPWA-CV $77,708
Total $2,082,964
Council is requested to consider the following funding recommendations:
City contracts directly for:
Activity CDBG-CV ESG-CV HOPWA-CV Total
Public Service: Operations $266,000 $266,000
Public Service: Subsistence Payments $1,063,635 $1,063,635
Rapid Re-Housing $675,621 $675,621
STRMU ...
Click here for full text