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A resolution accepting a Continuum of Care grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) being transferred from the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, as the local HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Collaborative Applicant to develop a CoC system.
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WHEREAS, HUD has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $465,701.00 with no cash match required to MDHA; and,
WHEREAS, MDHA has transferred this grant to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, as the local HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Collaborative Applicant, to develop a CoC system; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that the grant be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Continuum of Care grant by and between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in an amount not to exceed $465,701.00, has been transferred from MDHA to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, as the local HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Collaborative Applicant, to develop a CoC system, 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 Office of Homeless Services, based on the 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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution accepts a Continuum of Care (“CoC”) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) and transfers from the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (“MDHA”) to the Office of Homeless Services as the local HUD CoC Program collaborative applicant to develop a CoC system.
MDHA previously served as the Collaborative Applicant for the Nashville CoC program and applied for the funding. Pursuant to Resolution No. RS2024-215, OHS was permitted to apply to serve as the Collaborative Applicant which receives these funds. The grant would be used to develop a Continuum of Care system, develop community coordination, evaluate and monitor projects for program compliance and outcomes, and prepare the application to HUD on behalf of the CoC.
The grant is for an amount not to exceed $465,701 with no required cash match. The grant term commences on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027.