File #: RS2024-865   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/7/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 11/19/2024 Final action: 11/19/2024
Title: A resolution approving an application for a Coordinated Entry Process grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, to support the work of Coordinated Entry through staffing, program evaluation, and community education.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Erin Evans, Courtney Johnston, Burkley Allen, Jennifer Webb, Jacob Kupin, Kyonzte Toombs
Attachments: 1. Grant Application Exhibit
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A resolution approving an application for a Coordinated Entry Process grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, to support the work of Coordinated Entry through staffing, program evaluation, and community education.
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WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is accepting applications for a Coordinated Entry Process grant with an award of $128,000.00 and a required cash match of $32,000.00 to support the work of Coordinated Entry through staffing, program evaluation, and community education; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the application for a Coordinated Entry Process grant, with an award of $128,000.00 and a required cash match of $32,000.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Office of Homeless Services is authorized to submit said application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Section 2. 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 approves an application for a Coordinated Entry Process grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Office of Homeless Services. The application is for a grant with an award of $128,000 and a required cash match of $32,000. If awarded, the grant would be used for the planning, implementation, and improvement of the Coordinated Entry process in Nashville. This includes, but is ...

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