Number
090061
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the submittal, acceptance and funding of the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Community Development Grants Administration (CDGA).
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has been allocated $6,912,159 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP); and
Whereas, The Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) was authorized under Title XII of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; and
Whereas, The four categories of eligible activities under the HPRP are as follows:
· Financial Assistance;
· Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services;
· Data Collection and Evaluation;
· Administrative Costs; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee is required to submit a substantial amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan; and
Whereas, The Proposed Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan was posted by the usual methods for no less that 12 calendar days of public comment; and
Whereas, The Recovery Act requires the City of Milwaukee to expend 60 percent of HPRP grant funds within two years of the date that HUD signs the grant agreement, and 100 percent of funds within three years of this date; and
Whereas, The DOA-Community Development Grants Administration will create two College Intern positions to assist with the administration of this grant; and
Whereas, The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee will create one College Intern position to assist with the monitoring of their funded activity: now therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Community Development Grants Administration (CDGA) is hereby authorized to submit to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development the attached Consolidated Plan 2008 as well as any other related documentation required by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This document is due to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by May 18, 2009. Funding awards will be allocated as shown in Attachment A; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Mayor of the City of Milwaukee is designated as the authorized representative of the City of Milwaukee in connection with all matters relating to the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City of Milwaukee assures and certifies that it will comply with the regulations, policies guidelines and requirements with respect to the acceptance and use of the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program; and, be it
Further Resolved, That application to HUD is authorized and the Community Development Grants Administration shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant changes as indicated in Section 304-81 of the Milwaukee
Code of Ordinances.
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
Commit Funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2009 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the program/projects titled Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP):
Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY SubClass Acct
GR0000900000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor Share $6,912,159
Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amounts required under the grant agreement;
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted for the Community Development Grants Administration, which is authorized to:
Expend from the amount budgeted for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date;
2. Expend from the grant budget funds for specific items of equipment.
3. Expend from the grant budget funds for training and out-of-town travel by departmental staff.
4. Enter into subcontracts and leases as detailed in the grant budget.
Further Resolved, That all departments/agencies are required to submit budget and activity reports in amounts and according to any conditions approved by the Common Council and the Mayor in conformance with File Number 74-92-5v to the Community Development Grants Administration and the City Comptroller for their review and approval; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Position Ordinance be amended to extend position authority for each City department/agency with 100% Grant and Aid funded positions as identified in the current Position Ordinance; and, be it
Further Resolved, That payments for HPRP costs incurred shall be paid in accordance with approved HPRP reimbursement policy based on the approval by the Community Development Grants Administration and City Comptroller of a Budget Forecast (CDA-51); and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Block Grant Director of the Community Development Grants Administration is hereby authorized on behalf of the City and the Community Development Grants Administration, to execute, deliver, publish, file and record such documents, instruments, notices and records and to take such other actions as shall be necessary or desirable to implement the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program in accordance with the approved Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Plan as to whether funds will be awarded in the form of grant or loans, and determination of payback provisions, interest rates, amortization schedules, collateral security requirements (if any), forgiveness of debt, and release of collateral; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council directs that the 2009 Positions Ordinance Common Council File #080522 be amended as follows:
Under
Department of Administration
Community Development Grants Administration Division
Add two College Intern (D) positions
And added footnote (D) to read as follows:
(D) To expire 9/1/2012 unless the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program is extended.
Requestor
Drafter
2009CDGA-HPRP
05/06/09
6/22/09 Technical correction made. TJM.