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JPA A2512817 with the City of Mpls to accept HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds for rapid rehousing services for homeless persons, 06/01/24-09/30/26 for $294,711 (recv)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Joint Powers Agreement A2512817 with the City of Minneapolis accepting a sub grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Emergency Solutions Grant funds for rapid rehousing services for persons experiencing homelessness, during the period June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2026, in the receivable amount of $294,711 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed; 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 continued funding commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
The Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) is a formula grant program. Eligible recipients generally consist of metropolitan cities, urban counties, territories, and states. The City of Minneapolis receives approximately $966,262 in an annual ESG grant from HUD. The City's Consolidated Plan allocates the grant to shelter rehabilitation and street outreach, to rapid rehousing and homeless prevention, and administration. Like Hennepin County, the City of Minneapolis prioritizes rapid rehousing (RRH) over homeless prevention. Sub-granting the ESG funds dedicated to rapid rehousing from the City to the County will:
?Leverage the County's expertise in social services, and
?Improve alignment with the County's existing rapid rehousing contracted providers and service standards.
Hennepin County will use the ESG funds from the City for rapid rehousing assistance. Rapid rehousing services resettle people experiencing homelessness q...
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