Title
Authorization to Apply for, Accept, and Implement U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator Grant (Ordinance S-46582)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for, accept, and, if awarded, enter into any agreements as necessary to implement a Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinator grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept and the City Controller to disburse all funds for the life of the grant. There is no impact to the General Fund. This grant does not require matching funds.
Report
Summary
The Housing Department is seeking to apply for a ROSS Service Coordinator grant from HUD. If awarded, the three-year ROSS Service Coordinator grant is anticipated to provide up to $250,000 in total funding for calendar years 2021 to 2023 to fund one caseworker position for residents at the Matthew Henson Community. This program helps Public Housing residents create opportunities for an improved level of financial self-sufficiency.
ROSS caseworkers coordinate supportive services offered by non-profit, governmental, and educational community partners; provide supportive counseling and advocacy; facilitate access to educational resources, vocational training and employment opportunities; and develop resident empowerment opportunities.
The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is anticipated to be issued in Spring 2020. Due to the timing of the NOFA and quick turnaround for grant submittal, the Housing Department is requesting authority to apply prior to receiving the NOFA.
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund. This grant does not require matching funds.
Location
840 W. Tonto St.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Housing Department.