Resolution - Community Development: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 16152, and all related documents, between the City of Lubbock Community Development Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for the Emergency Solutions Grant.
Item Summary
This is a contract for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds will be used for Emergency Shelter, Rapid Re-housing, Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and Administration.
The Community Development & Services Board (CDSB) held a public hearing on July 14, 2021, followed by a public board meeting held on August 11, 2021, to discuss and approve the 2021 Action Plan Draft. The Action Plan is the document that was submitted to HUD and serves as the City's application for, and proposed use of the ESG funds. CDSB recommends acceptance by the City Council of FY 2021 ESG funding from HUD.
Fiscal Impact
The maximum allocation of this grant is $180,181, and there is no fiscal impact on the General Fund as the funds used originate from HUD.
Staff/Board Recommending
Bill Howerton, Deputy City Manager Karen Murfee, Director of Community Development