Item Description:
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Amd 2 to Agmt A2311867 with MN Housing Finance Agency accepting grant funds for the FHPAP for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services for homeless persons, 10/01/23-09/30/25, adding $2,953,608 in funding for new recv NTE of $16,503,608; add 2.0 limited duration FTE
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 2 to Agreement A2311867 with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program, providing funds for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services during the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025, adding $2,953,608 in funding to the original grant of $13,550,000, for a new not to exceed receivable amount of $16,503,608 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse the funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a supplemental appropriation of $391,565 to the 2024 Human Services and Public Health budget, including an addition of 2.0 Limited Duration FTE Human Services Representative positions, be approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for this program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continuing funding commitment by Hennepin County for this program if these grant funds are not made available or when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
The Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) was created by the Minnesota Legislature in 1993 as an outcome-oriented grant intended to address issues of homelessness for families with children, single adults, and youth. Hennepin County has been a grantee since 1993. This Agreement A2311867 and the FHPAP funding for the current biennium of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025, was approved and accepted on August 22, 2023 (Board Resolution 23-0319). The first amendment to this agreement was approved on June 4, 2024 (Board Resolution 24-0238). Hennepin County has been successful in utilizing federal funds to further expand the FHPAP services since 1995.
FHPAP services are aimed at preventing homelessness and quickly re-housing people who become homeless. These include financial assistance to help prevent households from becoming homeless and Rapid Re-Housing services to help families, singles, and youth obtain housing. Services also include case management to help households stabilize in the community and work toward self- identified goals. The Human Services outcome-focused model is considered a national best practice by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. The FHPAP service model has been widely replicated across the country.
To more fully utilize these grant funds during the current biennium, a budget and workplan revision request was submitted to MHFA. This request was approved and an amendment to Agreement A2311867 with MHFA was received in order to enact these revisions.
Current Action:
Amend agreement A2311867 with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency’s FHPAP program for the 2023-25 biennium (10/01/21-09/30/25) to add $2,953,608 in funding for anew receivable NTE of $16,503,608. It will also add 2.0 Limited Duration FTE Human Services Representative positions to support homeless prevention services. This funding will continue to support Hennepin County’s and selected provider’s work in providing homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing services.
Disparity Reduction:
Work under this program is specifically targeted at reducing racial disparities and helps provide housing stability to people affected by systemic racism and the related impacts on education, income, and housing.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval