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-44858)
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 2019 to 2021 to fund one caseworker position for residents at the Aeroterra Community. This program helps Public Housing residents create opportunities for an improved level of financial self-sufficiency. The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) was issued May 31, 2018, and the application is due July 30, 2018.
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.
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund. This grant does not require matching funds.
Location
1775 E. McKinley St. and 1650 E. Villa St.
Council District: 8
Concurrence/Previous Action
This item was heard at the Sustainability, Housing, Efficiency and Neighborhoods Subcommittee June 19, 2018 and approval was recommended by a vote of 3-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Housing Department.