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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The Previously Adopted Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan To Approve A Special Grant Allocation Of HOME Investment Partnerships Program - American Rescue Plan Funds Made Available To The City To Provide Homelessness Assistance And Supportive Services To Qualifying Populations In The Amount Of $1,915,134.00, From The United States Department Of Housing And Urban Development.
Strategic Plan Focus
Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
On April 28, 2021, The City of Hollywood was allocated one-time allocation funds in the amount of $1,915,134.00 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocation HOME-ARP funds, as part of the American Rescue Plan.
ARP funds are to be administered through HOME to perform four activities that must primarily benefit qualifying individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations.
These activities include acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter, tenant based rental assistance, McKinney-Vento Supportive Services, homelessness prevention services, housing counseling services and HOME-ARP affordable rental housing development.
The City considered the needs of qualifying populations, as well as other funding sources that currently address these needs, combined with feedback and insight from the City's residents, partners and stakeholders, as well as the required capacity of local organizations to carry out approved activities.
Based on extensive research and information provided, staff recommends the full amount of the one-time allocation to be substantially distributed to McKinney-Vento Supportive Services, which include but not limited to child care, education, employment assistance and job training, food, housing search and counseling services, life skills training, m...
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