HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0010) resolution.homelessness.9.5.19.PDFA Resolution
DESIGNATING THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AS THE RECIPENT OF
FORT WORTH'S 2020 HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICE PROGRAM FUNDS
— YOUTH SET -ASIDE FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS
WHEREAS the State of Texas provides Homeless Housing and Services Program
("HHSP") funds administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs ("TDHCA") to nine municipalities with populations of 285,000 or greater,
including the City of Fort Worth;
WHEREAS the Texas Legislature passed an increase in funding for HHSP over
the 2020-2021 biennium with additional funds to address homelessness among young
adults 18 to 24 years of age; and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth is eligible to receive funds and will issue a
request for proposals for a young adult transitional living program with case
management;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
1. The City of Fort Worth will be the recipient of the City's 2020 State of Texas
Homeless Housing and Services Program — Youth Set -Aside funds from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
2. Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager, is authorized to enter into an appropriate
contract with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs on behalf of the
City of Fort Worth.
Adopted this ------ day of ... __ 2019.
ATTEST:
Mary Kayser, City Secretary
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