Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Approving the Collin County CARES Emergency Housing and Living Assistance (EHLA-CV) Program Funding for the City of McKinney, from Funding Provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
5E: Develop Sustainable Quality of Life Improvements Within the City of McKinney
MEETING DATE: June 2, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Shirletta Best, Community Services Administrator
CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION:
• Approve the Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The City of McKinney, along with the three (3) other CDBG “Entitlement” cities in Collin County, received CARES Act Funding, through Collin County, from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
• The total funding allocated to the County for the Emergency Housing and Living Assistance (EHLA) Program is $45M.
• Emergency Housing & Living Assistance Program provides funding for mortgage, rental, utility and food assistance to Collin County residents earning up to 200% of Area Median Income (AMI).
• The first allocation of $30M was divided among the four (4) cities, based on population. The City of McKinney received an initial allocation of $6,889,619.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Responses to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) were received from fifteen (15) agencies wishing to administer EHLA Program Grant funds for eligible Collin County residents.
• A deliberations meeting was held with the Grant Committee to review RFQs received and determine proposed agencies that would serve residents within Collin County zip codes areas.
• The agencies listed below will administer EHLA Program Grant funds on behalf of the City of McKinney for residents residing in one of the following zip codes: 75048, 75069, 75070, 75071, 75072, 75409, 75424, 75454.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• A budget amendment for this item was approved by Council on May 19, 2020.
• Under the proposed funding distribution below, $296,254 is available to the City of McKinney for direct costs associated with administering the grant.
• Proposed City of McKinney EHLA-CV Budget:
|
Catholic Charities |
|
$2,966,666 |
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Jewish Family Services |
$1,225,000 |
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Community Lifeline |
|
$200,000 |
|
Wellness Center of Collin County |
$80,000 |
|
Assistance Center of Collin County |
$98,000 |
|
All (Allen) Community Outreach |
$1,498,699 |
|
Food Cards |
|
$525,000 |
|
Admin - McKinney |
|
|
$296,254 |
|
|
|
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$6,889,619 |