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Homeless Shelter and Services Funds Allocation Recommendations |
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: |
Motion to forward the ranking committees' recommendations for Homeless Shelter and Services Funds allocations to City Council with a recommendation for approval. |
Executive Summary: |
Homeless Shelter and Services Funds (HSSF), made available by the City of Flagstaff with funding from the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH), are for programs that provide shelter and services to unsheltered persons who are experiencing homelessness. Funding must be used for programs that provide shelter and services to unsheltered persons who are experiencing homelessness. The City will prioritize proposals serving unsheltered persons who are impacted by one of the following challenges: the ruling on Freddy Brown, et al. v. City of Phoenix (court decision to clear and clean “The Zone”); the expiration of the Public Health Act (Title 42) as it pertained to the border between Arizona and Mexico; or the closure of sober living homes and residential facilities. Allowable activities include but are not limited to operating support; motel and hotel vouchers; supportive services; and other quick occupancy housing solutions. Awarded applicants are required to report the number of unsheltered persons served monthly.
The City of Flagstaff issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) on September 20th for $700,000.00 for HSSF eligible programs. Applications were due to the City by October 10th. A ranking committee reviewed and evaluated applications and provided prelimary funding recommendations to be presented to the Housing Commission. |
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