SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to rescind the Catholic Charities 2023 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) contract, in the amount of $21,537.00. We are requesting an amendment to the Bethany House contracts under the 2023 ESG program to reallocate $21,537.00 to its Homelessness Prevention program and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). Funding is available in the Emergency Shelter Grant Fund- 2023 ESG Grant.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
The contract was approved by City Council on February 20, 2024. On July 31, 2023 Council approved the submission of the 2023-2024 One Year Action Plan to HUD that included the application for the 2023 Emergency Solution Grants Program fund in the amount of $299,179.00.
BACKGROUND
As a result of the submission of the 2023-2024 One Year Action Plan, the City of Laredo was awarded $299,176.00 in ESG program funds by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These funds may be used solely to assist the Homeless or those on the verge of becoming homeless. The City, through public notice, requested proposals from local homeless services providers. Four agencies were awarded including Bethany House, Casa de Misericordia, Catholic Charities, and SCAN. Since Catholic Charities is unable to expend the awarded funds by the expenditure deadline, the department must reallocate those funds to another qualifying agency. Bethany House originally had requested more funding on their application, however; due to limited funding we weren’t able to fund them what they had requested. Bethany House is able to expend funds through Homelessness Prevention program and Homeless Management Information System.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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That this motion be passed.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024-2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: 2023 ESG Funds
Account #: 219-9552
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: Click or tap here to enter text.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the 2023 ESG Program Funds.