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Agmt A2311864 with U.S. Dept of HUD Continuum of Care Program to accept grant funds for rapid rehousing services for homeless families, 01/01/24-12/31/24, $1,489,402 (recv)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement A2311864 with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Program to accept grant funds for the provision of rapid rehousing services for homeless families during the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, in the receivable amount of $1,489,402, 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 accept and disburse the 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:
Historically, Hennepin County has been awarded two, separate U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program grants for the provision of home finding services and rental assistance for homeless families. These funds are renewed annually, and Hennepin County has received these funds for multiple years. Most recently, these grants were renewed through Agreement Agmt A2211392 (Board Resolution 22-0368) and Agmt A2211391 (Board Resolution 22-0367), both on September 27, 2022.
Families being served by the rapid rehousing program have multiple barriers to housing. Families are assisted with locating and accessing housing while they are in shelter and transitioning to their new housing. Once in housing, families receive supportive services to help maintain housing stability, increase their incomes, and access community-based resources. The program's primary goal is that 80% of the families served will be stabilized in permanent, decent, af...
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