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A resolution appropriating a total of 355,000 from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, to The Contributor Inc. and approving a grant agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, and the Contributor Inc. to provide Critical Time Intervention Services to ensure that individuals are connected to supportive services that will address barriers to maintaining housing and achieving self-sufficiency.
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WHEREAS, Section 7-3-314 of the Tennessee Code Annotated states that metropolitan forms of government may provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in accordance with the guidelines of the Metropolitan Government; and,
WHEREAS, Section 5.04.070 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws provides that the Council may, by Resolution, appropriate funds for the financial aid of nonprofit organizations; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed 355,000 with no cash match required to the Contributor Inc. to provide Critical Time Intervention Services to ensure that individuals are connected to supportive services that will address barriers to maintaining housing and achieving self-sufficiency; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this contract be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. There is hereby appropriated Three Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($355,000) from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, to The Contributor Inc. for the purposes herein stated.
Section 2. The Metropolitan Government is hereby authorized to enter into a grant contract, attached hereto and incorporated herein, with The Contributor Inc. for the amount provided herein and the purposes stated. Such contract shall specify the terms and conditions under which the grant funds are to be spent.
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 ordinance appropriates a total of $355,000 and approves a grant agreement from the Office of Homeless Services to The Contributor, Inc., to provide Critical Time Intervention Services to ensure that individuals are connected with supportive services that will address barriers to maintaining housing and achieving self-sufficiency.
The Contributor agrees to provide services and support to reduce homelessness and chronic homelessness. These services include case management, access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment and recovery, screenings for and assistance with applying for mainstream benefits, primary health care, peer support, medication management, outpatient, intensive community treatment, psychosocial rehabilitation, transportation, life skills coaching, and employment assistant or resources.
T.C.A. § 7-3-314 states that metropolitan governments may provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations. Section 5.04.070 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws provides that the Council may appropriate funds for the financial aid of nonprofit organizations by resolution.
The grant term begins on November 15, 2024, and ends on November 14, 2025. The grant contract may be extended for another 12 months subject to the availability of funds and the approval by both parties and the Metropolitan Council.