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Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Catholic Charities of Central Texas to help refugee families achieve economic self-sufficiency and housing stability, to add one 12-month extension option beginning July 1, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $700,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Operating Budget of the Homeless Strategy Office.
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Homeless Strategy Office.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $100,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Homeless Strategy Office Operating Budget.
Prior Council Action:
April 18, 2024 - Council approved the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 5 to the agreement with Catholic Charities of Central Texas on an 11-0 vote.
For More Information:
David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer, 512-974-7836; Kelechukwu Anyanwu Jr, Program Manager III, 512-972-5136; Estella Kirscht, Administrative Specialist, 512-972-4423.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
March 12, 2018 - Commission on Immigrant Affairs passed Recommendation No. 20180212-004B regarding refugee housing needs on an 8-0 vote.
Additional Backup Information:
Approval of this item will authorize Amendment No. 6 to the Refugee Homeless Prevention agreement with Catholic Charites to add one 12-month extension option in the amount of $100,000 beginning July 1, 2025. The program serves refugees residing within Austin, which includes individuals on humanitarian parole. Catholic Charities assists refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency and housing stability for by providing financial assistance, case management, and wraparound services. Throughout the course of their contract history, Catholic Charities has continually exceeded its program goals. A total of 723 unduplicated clients have been served year to date. If authorization of Amendment No. 6 is not approved, it will limit the Homeless Strategy Office's abil...
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