Title
Resolution Authorizing to Contract for FY 2019-2020 Emergency Solutions Grant-Coronavirus (ESG-CV) funds in the Amount of $1,350,000 For Homelessness Prevention Activities (Greensboro Housing Coalition, Greensboro Urban Ministry, Salvation Army of Greensboro)
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Council Priority: Create an Environment to Promote Economic Development Opportunities and Job Creation
Department: Neighborhood Development
Council District: All
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
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, Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus (ESG-CV) funds be used for homelessness prevention activities as reflected below:
Funding Source
Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus $1,350,000
Total $1,350,000
Homelessness Prevention in the form of housing relocation and stabilization services: $1,350,000
Council is requested to consider the following funding recommendations:
Homelessness Prevention Services
Greensboro Housing Coalition $400,000
Greensboro Urban Ministry $600,000
Salvation Army of Greensboro $350,000
Total Homelessness Prevention Services $1,350,000
BUDGET IMPACT:
Federal ESG-CV funds of $1,350,000 will be used to fund the contracts.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.