To: Dr. Beverly Brown, Community & Economic Development Committee Chairperson
From: Derek Bradshaw, Director
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RE: Approval of Catholic Charities Transfer Requests
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Allocation Committee is recommending approval of the fund transfer requests as described below and requesting Genesee County Board Chairperson, Delrico Loyd to approve the request and sign the subrecipient agreements.
BACKGROUND:
As of October 1, 2025, Catholic Charities is transitioning its responsibilities in Genesee County as the Housing Assessment and Resource Agency (HARA) to Genesee Community Health Center. As a result of this transition, Catholic Charities will not administer the 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds for Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing. Homelessness Prevention activities are designed to prevent an individual or family from moving into an emergency shelter or living in a public or private place not meant for human habitation. Homeless Prevention funding is used to assist households with rental arrears, rental application fees, security deposits, utility payments, housing stability case management, mediation, legal services, and credit repair. Rapid Rehousing is permanent housing that provides short-term (up to three months) and medium-term (4-24 months) tenant-based rental assistance and supportive services to households experiencing homelessness. The Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) and the YWCA of Greater Flint have applied for these funds and have been determined to be eligible to assume responsibility for these funds and implement the associated programs. The funding transfer will occur prior to the execution of the contracts.
DISCUSSION:
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
No impact on Human Resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
HUD grant funds, no impact on general funds.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
No impact on facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
No impact on technology.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORIT...
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