HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Certification of Local Government approval for ACCESS and YSS RESOLUTION NO. 16-335
RESOLUTION APPROVING CERTIFICATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
APPROVAL ON BEHALF OF ACCESS AND YOUTH AND SHELTER SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in order for two local non-profit agencies, Youth and Shelter Services (YSS)
and the Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support(ACCESS),to apply for funding under
the Federal Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program,they are required to submit a"Certification
of Local Government Approval" from the City of Ames; and,
WHEREAS,if they are awarded funding through this program,the certification allows these
non-profit agencies to receive these federal funds directly through the State of Iowa's Iowa Finance
Authority(IFA); and,
WHEREAS,additionally,these certifications confirm that local governments are electing for
IFA to administer these grant funds on behalf of the non-profit organizations for the calendar year
beginning January 1, 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that authorization for the mayor to sign the Certifications of Local Government Approval on behalf
of ACCESS and Youth and Shelter Services to receive emergency shelter grant funds is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of June, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14t'' day of June, 2016.