Explanation
BACKGROUND: The HOPWA program provides for the implementation of long-term comprehensive strategies for meeting the housing needs of low income persons with HIV/AIDS and their families. Eligible activities include providing housing information services; resource identification; acquisition, rehabilitation, conversion, lease, and repair of facilities to provide housing and services; new construction of housing units; project or tenant-based rental assistance; short-term rent, mortgage and utility payments; supportive services; technical assistance and administrative support. AIDS Resource Center Ohio (Contract Compliance No. 311126780) and Lancaster Fairfield Community Action Organization (Contract Compliance No. 316060695) submitted proposals during an RFP process completed in November 2010 (SA003738). These agencies are the only providers at this time who specialize exclusively in assisting income-eligible individuals/households living with HIV/AIDS in the eight county EMSA. The Board of Health has contracted with AIDS Resource Center Ohio and Lancaster Fairfield Community Action Agency to provide these services. These agencies are nonprofit organizations and are therefore exempt from certification. Additional and expanded targeted housing assistance is now necessary. This ordinance authorizes a modification and increase of the current contract with AIDS Resource Center Ohio for the period through December 31, 2012, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00.
Emergency action is requested in order to avoid any delays in providing program services.
FISCAL IMPACT: This contract is entirely funded by grant awards from HUD. This grant does not generate revenue or require a City match.
Title
To authorize the Board of Health to modify and increase a contract with AIDS Resource Center Ohio for the provision of eligible HOPWA services for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 fr...
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