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
Housing and Community Development Division
SUBJECT
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Approve the American Rescue Plan Act HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP) Grant agreement between the City of Fresno and WestCare California Inc. (WestCare) in the amount of $445,000 to provide homeless prevention services, short- and medium-term rental assistance, and case management.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the agreement between the City of Fresno and WestCare to provide people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, assistance to obtain and/or maintain 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. The proposed agreement would provide $445,000 in HOME-ARP funds for the term of January 01, 2024 through December 31, 2024, for homeless prevention services short- and medium-term rental assistance, and case management.
BACKGROUND
On September 23, 2021 the City of Fresno received notification from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that we would be receiving HOME-ARP funding in the amount of $11,922,873 to assist individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations by providing housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non-congregate shelter to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability.
On May 26, 2022, City Council approved a Substantial Amendment to the City's 2021 Annual Action Plan allocating $3,111,481 of HOME-ARP for supportive services.
On Septe...
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