City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: APRIL 16, 2014
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RASHAD M. YOUNG, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of a Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for Funding of Homeless Services.
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ISSUE: Submission of the collaborative Virginia Homeless Solutions Program grant application to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (VDHCD) for the provision of homeless services.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1) Authorize the submission of the two-year collaborative Virginia Homeless Solutions Program grant application to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for funding in the amount of $749,094 in year one and $703,094 in year two;
2) Approve an increase of three positions (3.0 FTEs) fully supported by grant revenues, to include:
* A Family Services Specialist (1.0 FTE) to assess homeless children and provide referrals to services as part of the centralized intake process; and
* Two Family Service Specialists (2.0 FTEs) to screen individuals and families seeking shelter services. Services will include diverting the households from shelter when possible or referring to shelter services as appropriate.
These grant-funded positions will terminate upon the expiration of the grant, if no alternative funding is identified. The individuals who fill these positions will be notified of this condition of employment at the time they are hired and will be required to sign an agreement of understanding with regard to this condition. There are currently no funds available in the City budget to continue these activities once the grant funds expire.
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
BACKGROUND: The providers of homeless services for the City of Alex...
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