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JPA A2613390 with the City of Minneapolis to accept HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds for rapid rehousing services, 10/01/25-09/30/27, $294,373 (recv)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Joint Powers Agreement A2613390 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 October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027, in a receivable amount of $294,373, 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 if these grant funds are not made available or when grant funds are no longer available; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that acceptance of this award in no way reflects acceptance of terms or conditions that are legally unenforceable against Hennepin County.
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 Consolidated Plan allocates the ESG grant to shelter rehabilitation and street outreach, to rapid rehousing and homeless prevention, and administration. Sub-granting the ESG funds dedicated to rapid rehousing from the City to the County leverages the ...
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