SUBJECT
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Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant, approve a program, and appropriate funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the FY 2024 Shelter and Services Program - Competitive (SSP-C) and amend the FY 24-25 General Fund Budget by increasing revenues and expenses in the amount of $3,096,483.00. The grant performance period is from October 1, 2023-September 30, 2026; grant funding will be used to provide services to individuals and families released from Department of Homeland Security custody. There is no cost share requirement. Funding will be available in the Special Fire Grants Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
A resolution 2024-R-190 was approved by the City Council on June 10, 2024.
BACKGROUND
For Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will provide $640.9 million of available funds to enable non-federal entities to off-set allowable costs incurred for services associated with noncitizen migrant arrivals in their communities.
The funding will be distributed through two opportunities, $340.9 million through SSP - Competitive (SSP-C).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of this public hearing.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024-2025
Budgeted Y/N?: N
Source of Funds: FEMA/DHS
Account #: 260-2487
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Project No: FD25FF
Expense Account: 260-2487-321.61-01