Title
Resolution Authorizing to Contract for FY 2019-2020 Emergency Solutions Grant-Coronavirus (ESG-CV) Funds in the Amount of $188,400 For Homelessness Prevention Activities (Interactive Resource Center)
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: Cynthia Blue; 433-7276
PURPOSE:
City Council is requested to authorize a subrecipient contract with local non-profit agencies to carryout activities to prevent, prepare 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 $188,400
Total $188,400
Homelessness Prevention in the form of emergency hotel/motel assistance: $188,400
Council is requested to consider the following funding recommendations:
Homelessness Prevention Services
Guilford County Commitment/Partnership $100,000
Interactive Resource Center $188,400
Total Homelessness Prevention Services $288,400
BUDGET IMPACT: Federal ESG-CV funds of $188,400 will be used to fund the contract.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED: Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.