To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Katherine Smith, Director, Community Resources
Prepared By:
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Nancy Sonnenfeld, Program Administrator, Community Development, Housing and Homeless Services
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Presenter: Elizzebeth Loomis, Manager, Community Development, Housing and Homeless Services
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Subject:
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3:00 PM *Reallocation of HOME Investment Partnerships Program American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan Funds
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Purpose and Request:
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Community Development Housing and Homeless Services (CDHHS) staff is requesting BOCC approval to reallocate the $4,487.65 balance from a HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) non-profit operating and supportive services contract with Colorado Safe Parking Initiative (CSPI) to HAAT Force, a homeless services provider operating in our jurisdiction.
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Background and Discussion: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provided a one-time entitlement allocation of $2,691,031 in HOME-ARP funds to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability during the COVID- 19 pandemic. Board of County Commissioners approved the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan on January 23, 2024. Colorado Safe Parking Initiative (CSPI) was awarded $25,000.00 for Nonprofit Operating and $50,000.00 for Supportive Services as part of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.
CSPI provided a safe environment for individuals in Arapahoe County who were sheltering in vehicles due to economic loss, medical, mental and physical health and additional circumstances that contribute to homelessness. On December 3, 2024, the decision made by the Colorado Safe Parking Initiative Board of Directors was relayed to County staff that CSPI would discontinue operations effective December 31, 2024, due to ongoing funding shortages. A balance of $4,487.65 in the HOME-ARP contract with CSPI remains; $2,032.60 towards Nonprofit Operating and $2,455.05 for Supportive Services.
HAAT Force provides voucher-based emergency hou...
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