File #: RES-21:275    Version: 1 Name: APPLY FOR THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) GRANT THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/4/2021 In control: Finance & Administration Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 12/7/2021
Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO APPLY FOR THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) GRANT THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
Sponsors: Grants
Indexes: Grant
Related files: CON-1268

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO APPLY FOR THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) GRANT THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)

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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is requesting permission to apply for a grant through the Balance of State for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program for; $101,063.00 and

WHEREAS, Balance of State for the Continuum of Care (CoC)  funds are 80% federally funded and local match is 20% from in-kind contributions and CDBG funds; and

WHEREAS, these funds shall be use for transitional housing management expenses at the Veterans Village Transitional Housing Development for Veterans in NEA that are facing or experiencing homelessness, possibly unsheltered, and require additional supportive services such as bus passes, healthcare, life skills training and financial literacy.

NOW LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT

SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro will enter into an agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the execution of the Continuum of Care Program for the aforementioned activities.

SECTION 2: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 7TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2021.