Title
HOME-American Rescue Plan Act Funding Support Requests
Action
Action:
A. Approve $9,566,784 in HOME-American Rescue Plan Act funds for contracts providing various services supporting the mitigation of COVID-19 impacts in the Charlotte community, as follows:
- United Way of Central Carolinas, $4,898,984;
- Socialserve, $1,350,360;
- The Salvation Army, $1,188,000;
- Roof Above, $1,065,480;
- Hope House Foundation, $443,560;
- The Relatives, $323,400;
- Dreamkey Partners, $297,000; and
B. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute any necessary contracts and agreements related to these support requests.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Shawn Heath, City Manager's Office
Rebecca Hefner, Housing and Neighborhood Services
Explanation
* On August 9, 2021, City Council appropriated $11,566,784 in HOME American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to address COVID-19 impacts in the community.
* On December 6, 2021, City Council approved $2,000,000 in funding to support substance abuse recovery services provided by the Charlotte Rescue Mission.
* On March 28, 2022, City Council received a presentation providing an overview of the request for proposals recommendations for HOME Program funding.
* The City worked with community partners through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process to identify the most beneficial uses for the remaining $9,566,784 in HOME ARPA funding.
* The following agencies are recommended for funding to provide tenant-based rental assistance and/or supportive services to people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness:
* United Way of Central Carolinas, $4,898,984;
* Socialserve, $1,350,360;
* The Salvation Army, $1,188,000;
* Roof Above, $1,065,480;
* Hope House Foundation, $443,560;
* The Relatives, $323,400; and
* Dreamkey Partners, $297,000.
Background
* The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) HOME Program provides formula grants to states, localities, and communities based on population....
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