File #: RS2021-1301    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/8/2021 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 12/21/2021 Final action: 12/21/2021
Title: A resolution approving an application for a Coordinated Entry (CE) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Department, to fund the position of a Coordinated Entry Special Project Coordinator to help strengthen access to coordinated entry for individuals.
Sponsors: Burkley Allen, Ginny Welsch, Zulfat Suara
Attachments: 1. RS2021-1301 Grant Application
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A resolution approving an application for a Coordinated Entry (CE) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Department, to fund the position of a Coordinated Entry Special Project Coordinator to help strengthen access to coordinated entry for individuals.
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is accepting applications for a Coordinated Entry (CE) grant with an award of $128,000.00 with no cash match required; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County 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 Metropolitan Government's application for a Coordinated Entry (CE) grant with an award of $128,000.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Social Services Department is authorized to submit said application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Metropolitan Social Services Department. If the grant application is awarded, the grant award would be $128,000 with no required local cash match. The grant proceeds would be used to fund the position of a Coordinated Entry Special Project Coordinator to help strengthen access to coordinated entry for individuals. The t...

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