Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify the current Community Shelter Board (CSB) Grant Agreement (#EL007920) by extending the Agreement period from December 1, 2007 through November 30, 2008 to December 1, 2007 to March 31, 2009, an extension of 4 months. The grant funding is being used to finance the new Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) as required by HUD.
The ordinance represents funding for a more comprehensive tracking management and evaluation service for the Community Shelter Board, partner agencies and area funders. The legislation provides for the four (4) month extension of the grant period to enable CSB to complete implementation of its new HMIS system.
Emergency action is requested to avoid an interruption in program services.
FISCAL IMPACT: No additional funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement with the Community Shelter Board by extending the grant period an additional four months; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to modify the current Grant Agreement with the Community Shelter Board for the continued provision of services; and
WHEREAS, the grant funding is being used to finance the new Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) as required by HUD; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance represents funding for a more comprehensive tracking management and evaluation service for the Community Shelter Board, partner agencies and area funders; and
WHEREAS, the legislation provides for the four (4) month extension of the grant period to enable CSB to complete implementation of its new HMIS system; and
WHEREAS, emergency action is requested to avoid an interruption in program services; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Development in ...
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