CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Timothy Burch, Administrator of Human Services |
Recommendation:
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Review the project recommendations; Allocate Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program funds for incorporation into the FY2021 HUD Action Plan; and authorize the County Manager or her designee to sign any necessary resolutions allocating $686,009 in Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds to provide rapid rehousing, emergency shelter, and HMIS services for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2010.000 |
Fund Name: |
HUD State and Housing Grant |
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Fund Center: |
10807119000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
TBD |
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Amount: |
$686,009 |
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Description: |
Rapid Rehousing, Emergency Shelter, and HMIS |
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Additional Comments: |
N/A |
BACKGROUND:
Clark County is eligible to receive FY 2021 ESG program funds in the amount of $686,009 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The objective of these funds is to engage homeless individuals and families, improve the number and quality of emergency shelters, aid in the operation of those shelters, provide essential services to shelter residents, rapidly rehouse homeless individuals and families by helping those persons regain stability in permanent housing, and to prevent homelessness.
In response to the solicitation for proposals, nine (9) project applications were received totaling a funding request of $835,295. On February 16, 2021, an adhoc committee consisting of members of the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) and Continuum of Care Evaluation Work Group (CoCEWG) determined the ESG allocation recommendations as well as contingency plans for official funding discrepancies. After the CDAC was adjourned the County was informed of the official award amount. The official amount was higher than estimated resulted in the awards being adjusted as advised by the CDAC/CoCEWG adhoc committee in their contingency directive. The proposed recommendations are listed in Table 1.
The Board of County Commissioners has the final authority over the allocation of these funds, subject to the County meeting federal requirements. The allocations approved by the Board of County Commissioners will be incorporated in the FY 2021 HUD Action Plan. This agenda item allows the County Manager or her designee to approve and sign necessary resolutions for the ESG program.
The item has been approved as to form by the District Attorney’s office.