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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Mayor to submit the Nashville-Davidson Substantial Amendment 1 to the HOME Investment Partnerships - American Rescue Plan (HOME ARP) Allocation Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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WHEREAS, by Resolution R94-1326, the Metropolitan Council designated the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency ("MDHA") as the lead agency responsible for the preparation of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and administering programs such as HOME ARP associated with it for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; and
WHEREAS, The HOME Investment Partnerships -American Rescue Plan (ARP) (HOME-ARP) provides (one-time) funding to HOME Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) with the aim of reducing homelessness and increasing housing stability across the country. HUD allocated $9,298,780 in HOME-ARP funds to Nashville-Davidson County. HOME ARP funding offers a range of eligible activities, including supportive services, the development of non-congregate shelters, tenant-based rental assistance, the development of affordable rental housing, nonprofit operating support, and nonprofit capacity building.
WHEREAS, MDHA prepared and submitted an Allocation Plan to HUD in 2022 for the HOME-ARP funding that focused on developing new rental units for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. In January 2023, HUD directed MDHA to revise the approved Plan to expand access to services to additional qualifying populations considered to be in danger of becoming homeless. MDHA, with the assistance of a HUD technical assistance provider, prepared Substantial Amendment 1 to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to meet these requirements.
WHEREAS, In 2021, the community engagement process identified two priority needs for HOME ARP funding: development of affordable rental housing, and the need for supportive services. In 2024 with more than 400 additiona...
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