Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amended ILA with Collin County and Amending McKinney Emergency Housing Living Assistance (EHLA) Grant Agreements with Participating Nonprofit Agencies
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
5E Develop Sustainable Quality of Life Improvements Within City
MEETING DATE: October 20, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Housing & Community Development
CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Housing & Community Development Manager
Shirletta Best, Community Services Administrator
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approve the Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Collin County awarded the City of McKinney $6,889,619 to provide Emergency Housing and Living Assistance to residents of McKinney and surrounding areas affected by COVID-19
* The grant funds expire on December 30, 2020, with any unspent funds due back to the County and United States Department of Treasury.
* Due to slower than expected expenditure of funds, Collin County Commissioners
* passed an Amended Interlocal Agreement asking the four cities who received Collin CARES EHLA grant funds to return $11,595,442 to the County to fund other programs benefitting McKinney and other County residents impacted by COVID.
* As a result, McKinney's allocation of funds has been reduced by $2,095,442 - from $6,889,619 to $4,794,177.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* On June 2, 2020, City Council approved the City to accept U.S. Treasury CARES grant funding from Collin County in the amount of $6,889,619 to provide rent, mortgage, utility and food assistance to residents of zip codes: 75048, 75069, 75070, 75071, 75072, 75409, 75424 and 75454.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
Organization Name
McKinney Allocation
Revised Allocation
Difference
Returned to County
Catholic Charities
$2,816,666
$1,478,679
$1,337,987
Jewish Family Services
$1,155,000
$606,347
$548,653
Community Lifeline
$500,000
$754,975
($254,975)
Wellness Center for Older Ad...
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