City of Milwaukee - File #: 260207

• File #: 260207
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/2/2026
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 6/23/2026
• Title: Substitute resolution relative to the allocation of funding from the HOME ARP Funds, to fund Affordable Housing.
• Sponsors: ALD. STAMPER
• Indexes: FEDERAL GRANTS, HOUSING

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
6/26/2026	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
6/23/2026	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	14:0
6/10/2026	1	COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Appeared Mario Higgins (Director of Community Development) Mario explained that the city is shifting its HOME-ARP funding strategy from large, 60-unit congregate shelters to smaller, more sustainable noncongregate projects. The previous approach involved renting hotels during the pandemic, but finding suitable large buildings is no longer feasible as hotels have resumed normal operations. Mario noted that lessons were learned from the failure of developerHeartland Housing, where a high density of supportive housing in one building created a risk of losing many units at once if the project failed. The new focus is on smaller projects that fit better into neighborhoods and are easier to maintain and sustain long-term. Hillview Non-Congregate Shelter Project The Hillview project, located on South 12th Street near Mitchell, is being developed by Milwaukee County in a building previously used for winter warming services. The building will undergo a rehab to include permanent supportive housing on the third floor and a non-congregate shelter on the second floor with 11 units. Mario explained that non-congregate shelters provide residents with four walls and a bathroom, which is more effective for vulnerable populations, such as domestic violence survivors, who often avoid congregate settings. While the county requested $2 million, they were allocated $1.4 million to assist with the build-out and the provision of 24-hour supportive services. Collaboration with WCS and AK Developments Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) is taking over the Capuchin Apartments, a space formerly operated by Heartland Housing. Ariam Kesete of AK Developments is working with WCS on two sites: one on Atkinson and another on Tamarack, spanning two different aldermanic districts. The Capuchin project will feature 6 to 8 units of non-congregate shelter, with the remainder of the building dedicated to permanent supportive housing. Ariam Kesete highlighted that the projects aim to provide residents with "income producing opportunities" alongside their recovery and healing journeys. Alderman Moore emphasized the critical importance of these supportive service partnerships for effectively supporting the un housed population. Ariam emphasize working with Mario and his team has been amazing. Senior Housing at West Wells Street Pat O'Brien, President of the Milwaukee Development Corporation, presented a project located at 2711 West Wells Street, the site of the old county campus. The project involves rehabilitating two vacant buildings that have been empty for over 10 years to create 124 units of affordable senior housing. All 124 units will be affordable, with 11 units specifically dedicated to the unhoused population and others for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Jewish Family Services will provide internal supportive services, and the developers are seeking a partner to occupy first-floor space for community services at below-market rent. Mario and the council members expressed appreciation for the hard work of the staff and developers involved in these allocations.	Pass	5:0
6/2/2026	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
260207
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference

Sponsor
ALD STAMPER
Title
Substitute resolution relative to the allocation of funding from the HOME ARP Funds, to fund Affordable Housing.
Analysis
The City of Milwaukee has been allocated supplemental funding through the American Rescue Plan for Community Development entitlement funding for 2021 of HOME-ARP funding. The purpose of these funds is to primarily benefit qualifying individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations, by acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation of rental housing for occupancy by individuals and families that meet one of the Qualifying Populations.

This resolution authorizes the allocation of HOME-ARP Funds Affordable Housing Development that creates Non-Congregate Shelter spaces and affordable rental housing to qualifying populations.
Body
Whereas, the Common Council approved the HOME-ARP Plan and funding on May 30, 2024 CCFN 210542; and

Whereas, The organizations requesting HOME-ARP funds are listed in Attachment A; now therefore, be it

Further Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the award is approved; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Community Development Grants Administration is responsible for awarding a subrecipient contract for these approved activities; and, be it

Further Revolved, 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 Federal Community Development Entitlement funds; and, be it

Further Resolved, That funded projects shall submit budget and activity reports in amounts and according to any conditions approved by the Common Council and in accordance with File Number 74-92-5v, to the Community Development Grants Administration and the City Comptroller for review and approval; and, be it

Further Resolved, That payments for HOME-ARP cost incurred shall b...