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Amd 1 to Agmt A2311964 with the City of Mpls for HUD Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds for rapid rehousing services for homeless persons, incr by $80,536 (recv) for FY2022 grant funding and ext end date of FY2023 funding to 06/25/25
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 1 to Joint Powers Agreement A2311964 with the City of Minneapolis for 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, adding $80,536 of 2022 grant year funding for a new total receivable amount of $386,824, and extending the time of performance for 2023 funding to May 31, 2025 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 continuing 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, as defined in 24 CFR 576.2. Metropolitan cities, urban counties and territories may subgrant ESG funds to private nonprofit organizations. All recipients must consult with the Continuum(s) of Care (CoC) operating within the jurisdiction in determining how to allocate ESG funds.
The City of Minneapolis receives approximately $949,746 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 (RRH), and administration. Like Hennepin County, the City of Minneapolis prioritizes rapid rehousing over...
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