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Title
Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funding in the amount of $733,005 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Homeless Housing and Services Program General Set-Aside and the Homeless Housing and Services Program Youth Set-Aside and authorizing the negotiation and execution of related contracts. Funding: $733,005 is available from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the period beginning September 1, 2025, through August 30, 2026. A City funding match is not required.
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Lead Department
Homeless Strategy Office.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $733,005 is available from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. A City funding match is not required.
Prior Council Action:
August 29, 2024 - Resolution No: 20240829-098: Council approved Resolution No. 20240829-098 on a 10-0 vote.
For More Information:
David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer, 512-974-7836; Kelechukwu Anyanwu Jr, HSO Program Manager III, 512-972-5136; Estella Kirscht, Department Executive Assistant, 512-972-4423.
Additional Backup Information:
This action will provide the resolution required by Section 7.22(d) of the Texas Administrative Code to be approved by the receiving entity's governing body. (1) authorizing execution of the agreement for Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP) funds; (2) identifying the title of the individual authorized to represent the entity and sign the agreement; and (3) dated within 12 months of the agreement execution.
On May 19, 2025, the City of Austin received notice of its 2026 HHSP funding allocation, totaling $733,005. This includes $565,526 in general HHSP funds and $167,479 from the HHSP Youth Set-Aside. These funds will support services during the program year from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026.
The Homeless Strategy Office will use these funds to sustain critical services for people experiencing homelessness. General HHSP funding will...
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