REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: ERIKA LOPEZ, Senior Management Analyst
Community Development Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP)
1. Approve the agreement between the City of Fresno and WestCare California Inc. (WestCare) in the amount of $229,150 to provide homeless prevention services, short- and medium-term rental assistance, and case management.
2. Approve the agreement between the City of Fresno and Poverello House in the amount of $229,150 to provide homeless prevention services, short- and medium-term rental assistance, supportive services, and case management.
3. Approve the agreement between the City of Fresno and Central Unified School District (CUSD) in the amount of $75,000 to provide utility assistance services.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the following twelve-month agreements: a) between the City of Fresno and WestCare in the amount of $229,150, b) between the City of Fresno and Poverello House in the amount of $229,150, and c) between the City of Fresno and CUSD in the amount of $75,000. Each agreement is to provide people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with assistance obtaining and/or maintaining housing and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing agreements as approved to form by the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council previously approved the allocation of HOME-ARP funding for Supportive Services to assist individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations. Staff released a Notice of Funding Available (NOFA) requesting applications for HOME-ARP Supportive Services and received six applications. After review and scoring, staff recommends awarding WestCare $229,150, Poverello House...
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