File #: RS2021-1156    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/10/2021 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 9/21/2021 Final action: 9/21/2021
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission, to fund staffing of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Brandon Taylor, Burkley Allen, Zulfat Suara, Ginny Welsch, Joy Styles, Delishia Porterfield
Attachments: 1. RS2021-1156 Grant Exhibit

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A resolution accepting a grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission, to fund staffing of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

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WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $141,508.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission, to fund staffing of 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 grant be accepted.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1.                     That the grant by and between the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount not to exceed $141,508.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission, to fund staffing of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), a copy of which grant 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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This resolution accepts a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Metropolitan Social Services Commission. This grant award is not to exceed $141,508, with no required local cash match. The grant is to fund two staff positions in order to fulfill the HUD required functions of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). The term of the grant is November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2022.