Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on Amending a Resolution Increasing the Match Amount on the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Grant, through the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance (MDHA), for Continuum of Care Rapid Rehousing Funding for Housing and a Case Manager Position at Samaritan Inn; and Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Samaritan Inn for a $20,000 In-Kind Match Contribution
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
5E. Develop Sustainable Quality of Life Improvements in the City of McKinney
MEETING DATE: June 2, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Housing and Community Development Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approve the Amended Resolution and Interlocal Agreement with the Samaritan Inn
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The Agenda Item was approved by City Council on September 3, 2019 with a match amount of $71,663 for the grant application amount of $286,650. HUD and MDHA approved a grant amount for the City of McKinney and the Samaritan Inn of $306,978, greater than the application amount.
• An additional match of $5,082 will be required for total match amount of $76,745.
• The City of McKinney’s portion of the match, $56,745, will be provided by the City of McKinney though in-kind services. The Samaritan Inn’s portion of the match, $20,000, will be provided by in-kind services.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Rapid Rehousing funding through HUD provides short-term rental assistance
(up to one year) for persons experiencing homelessness to provide them with a safe, stable environment from which to rebuild physical, emotional and financial health.
• Funding for a Case Manager to be employed by the Samaritan Inn, will assist participants in dealing with the root causes of homelessness.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
|
Rental assistance ($1,431.66 per mo. x 12 families x 12 months) |
$ 206,160 |
|
Supportive Services (includes Case Manager salary) |
$ 100,818 |
|
TOTAL GRANT AWARD |
$ 306,978 |
• There is a match requirement of $76,745
o $20,000 will be provided by the Samaritan Inn in in-kind services and donations
o $56,745 will be provided by the City of McKinney in in-kind services, for a total match of $76,745
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A