Title
Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Implement a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Renewal Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency Service Coordinator Grant (Ordinance S-50908)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for up to $300,000 or the maximum award for a three-year renewal Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinator grant. If awarded, request approval to execute all contracts necessary to accept and disburse the grant funds. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds for the life of the grant.
Report
Summary
The Housing Department is seeking to apply for a renewal ROSS Service Coordinator grant from HUD in partnership with the Phoenix Residential Investment Development Effort (PRIDE) Board. PRIDE is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) created in 1989 to assist in the community's efforts to provide affordable housing within the City of Phoenix. In 2018 and 2021, the Housing Department and PRIDE applied for the ROSS Service Coordinator grant and were awarded two consecutive three-year grants to fund a caseworker position to support the Aeroterra Community. If awarded, the three-year ROSS Service Coordinator grant is anticipated to provide up to $300,000 or the maximum funding amount allotted through the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for calendar years 2025, 2026 and 2027 to fund one caseworker/service coordinator position to support residents in the Aeroterra Community. This program helps housing residents create opportunities for an improved level of financial self-sufficiency. ROSS caseworkers/service coordinators coordinate supportive services offered by non-profit, governmental, and educational community partners; supportive counseling and advocacy; facilitate access to educational resources, vocational training and employment opportunities; and develop resident empowerment opportunities.
The NOFA is anticipated to be issued by summer 2024. Due to the timing of the NOFA and quick turnaround for grant submittal, the Housing Department is requesting authority to apply prior to issuance of the NOFA.
Contract Term
If awarded, the Housing Department will execute the appropriate contract agreement(s) with HUD.
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
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Housing Department.