Title
Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Implement HUD Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator Grant (Ordinance S-43763)
Description
Request authorization for 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.
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 $492,000 over the course of three years for calendar years 2018 through 2020 to fund up to two staff members. The ROSS program helps Public Housing residents create opportunities for an improved level of financial self-sufficiency. Caseworkers coordinate support 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 summer 2017. Due to the anticipated timing of the NOFA and quick turnaround for grant submittal, the Housing Department requests City Council approval to apply for the ROSS grant in advance of the notice.
The Law Department will review the NOFA prior to application submittal to ensure the City meets requirements.
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund. This grant does not require matching funds.
Location
District 8
Concurrence/Previous Action
This item was heard at the Sustainability, Housing, Efficiency and Neighborhoods Subcommittee meeting on June 20, 2017 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.