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A resolution approving a memorandum of agreement by and between the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission, to utilize funds to provide essential staffing and equipment to expand the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission, have entered into a memorandum of agreement to utilize $395,020.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus funds to provide essential staffing and equipment to expand the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS); and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this memorandum of agreement be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the memorandum of agreement by and between the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency, in an amount not to exceed $395,020.00, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission, to utilize funds to provide essential staffing and equipment to expand the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Social Services Commission, based on revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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Analysis
This resolution approves a memorandum of agreement between the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) and the Metropolitan Social Services Commission to utilize funds to provide essential staffing and equipment to expand the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Funds will also be used to support the creation of a centralized landlord search effort to respond to COVID-19.
MDHA agrees to provide Metro Social Services with $395,020 in Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus funds pursuant to this agreement. The agreement begins November 1, 2020 and ends June 30, 2022. MDHA may extend the deadline to September 30, 2022 upon documentation that all funds will be expended by this deadline.