Title
Joint resolution to execute the necessary documents to submit the 2010 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Application.
Staff Summary
· The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the availability of approximately $1.68 billion for homeless assistance programs, of which Lake County is eligible to apply for at least $1,301,568 with potential bonuses totaling an additional $157,260.
· Since 1998, Lake County has assumed a leadership role in organizing the homeless assistance planning process required under the Continuum of Care (CoC) and the County annually submits an application for homeless assistance funding.
· The Lake County Coalition for the Homeless’ CoC Committee, comprised of over 20 homeless service providers, government entities, homeless and formerly homeless persons, and other human service agencies developed the funding recommendations for FY10 Continuum of Care funds.
· The Community Development Commission (CDC) approved the funding recommendations at its meeting on October 27, 2010.
· The final Continuum of Care application must be submitted to HUD by November 18, 2010.
· This resolution authorizes the Chairman to execute the necessary documents to submit the application.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is making available through a nationwide competition some $1.68 billion for assistance to homeless individuals and families through its Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance NOFA; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is encouraging the coordination of efforts among homeless service providers and units of local government; and
WHEREAS, Lake County has assumed a leadership role in organizing the homeless planning process required under the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance NOFA, which has involved the participation of many providers of public services, units of local government, representatives of County advisory commissions, other co...
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