Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes contract agreements with four community agencies, totaling $1,943,882, for programs that aim to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus for persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The $1.94m is funded by Emergency Solutions Grant Program Supplemental Funds (ESG-CV) granted to the City of Madison. Approved RES-20-00550 (Legistar #61295) amended the 2020 Adopted Operating Budget to accept Emergency Solutions Grant Program Supplemental Funds (ESG-CV). No additional City appropriation is required.
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Authorizing the allocation of up to $1,943,882 in Emergency Solutions Grant Program Supplemental Funds (ESG-CV) granted to the City of Madison from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to community agencies; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements with those agencies to implement the designated programs.
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The City of Madison was awarded $2,890,929 in Emergency Solutions Grant Program Supplemental Funds (ESG-CV) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). These funds must be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on individuals and families who are homeless or receiving homeless assistance.
On August 4, 2020, the Common Council approved RES-20-00550 (Legistar Item #61295), which authorized the CDD to conduct a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to allocate the ESG-CV funds.
Approximately $947,000 of ESG-CV funds have been set aside by Community Development Division for actual and anticipated costs to the City related tostreet outreach, emergency shelter services including operations at Warner Park Community Recreation Center, Homeless Management Information System and administration. .
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