Title
Retroactive Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Disburse Arizona Department of Housing Grant Funding (Ordinance S-49987)
Description
Request retroactive authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for and accept Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) grant funding in an amount not to exceed $13.3 million. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item for the life of the grant.
Report
Summary
ADOH provides funding for housing and housing related services and currently has available funding for homeless shelter and services. The available grant funding will be used for programs that provide shelter and services to unsheltered persons who are experiencing homelessness. Allowable activities include, but are not limited to: operating support; motel and hotel vouchers; the acquisition and conversion of temporary accommodations such as hotels and motels; and other quick occupancy housing solutions. Funding will be used in support of efforts to address the issues around the Human Services Campus. This request is retroactive because there was a short window to apply, and there was not adequate time to request authority prior to the submission due date.
Contract Term
The grant term will begin on or about July 1, 2023 and end on or about June 30, 2024.
Financial Impact
Funding in an amount up to $13.3 million will be provided by ADOH. No matching funds are required. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.