Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with The Young Men’s Christian Association of Central Ohio dba YMCA of Central Ohio, in an amount up to $2,000,000.00 of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to provide rental support to tenants as they are relocated in anticipation of the sale of the organization’s current facility; and modify the terms and conditions of the agreement as needed without seeking further City Council approval to assure that the agreement aligns with the most current federal guidance and requirements.
Ordinance 1201-2021 authorized the City of Columbus to accept and appropriate approximately $187,030,138.00 of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as signed into law by the President of the United States on March 11, 2021.
The YMCA of Central Ohio provides affordable housing and wrap around services to chronically homeless individuals at 40 W. Long Street facility.
The YMCA has begun the process of relocating tenants due to ongoing maintenance costs and the anticipated sale of the building.
The relocation plan being developed for the residents includes transitional housing and supportive services, placement in permanent supportive housing developments, access to housing vouchers through CMHA.
For the YMCA of Central Ohio's supportive housing program for adult men and women, we aim to offer the assistance and support needed to stabilize and maintain independent housing, while providing access to those supportive services needed in order to achieve the highest possible standard of living.
This funding will provide rental support to the tenants while in the transitional phase. The total cost for this effort is $4,000,000.00. Franklin County will provide $2,000,000.00 in support as well.
Emergency action is requested to address the impacts of the COVID-19 health emergency.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is provided to the City of Columbus from the American Re...
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