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A resolution approving a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Community Care Fellowship, to operate an expanded Mobile Housing Navigation Center program.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County wishes to enter into a grant contract, in an amount not to exceed $4,542,355.00 with Community Care Fellowship to operate an expanded Mobile Housing Navigation Center program; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to partner with Community Care Fellowship, a nonprofit organization that works to assist people experiencing homelessness locate permanent housing; and,
WHEREAS, Community Care Fellowship will operate an expanded Mobile Housing Navigation Center program in collaboration with other community partners and guidance from the Metro Homeless Impact Division of Metro Social Services; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant contract be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Community Care Foundation, to operate an expanded Mobile Housing Navigation Center Program, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
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 a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government and Community Care Fellowship (“CCF”) to operate an expanded Mobile Housing Navigation Center program.
Pursuant to the terms of this agreement, the Metropolitan Government will provide $4,542,355 to CCF. CCF will use $4,400,000 of this funding for the expansion and operation of the Mobile Housing Navigation Center (“MHNC”) program to a total of 7 sites with 15-20 beds per site. The intent is to assist 15-20 unhoused persons into each MHNC location and work to obtain housing as quickly as possible, with a goal of housing people within an average of 120 days. Any remaining funds (approximately $142,355) will be used by CCF to find and test solutions for high-need populations including LGBTQI+, young adults, families, and pet owners. The term of this grant contract begins October 5, 2022 and ends October 4, 2024.