HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Home Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program Proposed Allocation Projects RESOLUTION NO. 23-046
RESOLUTION APPROVING HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN PROGRAM (HOME-ARP) PROPOSED ALLOCATION PROJECTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in September 2021, the City of Ames was officially notified that $1,269,248
of the HOME-ARP funding would be received. This funding is in addition to the City's regular
HOME funding. Congress appropriated HOME-ARP funding as part of the American Rescue Plan
(ARP) Act to give qualified participating jurisdictions (PJs) significant new resources to address
their homeless assistance needs by creating various affordable housing options. In October 2021,
the City signed and returned the HOME-APR Grant Agreement with HUD for this special one-
time round of funding; and,
WHEREAS, with the approval of the HOME-ARP Grant Agreement, the City as the PJ is
responsible for ensuring that all grant funds are used in accordance with all program requirements
and is a legally binding agreement between the Department of Housing and Urban Development
and the City of Ames; and,
WHEREAS, HOME-ARP funds must be used for individuals or families from the
following qualifying populations (QPs): 1) homeless; 2) at risk of homelessness; 3) fleeing or
attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human
trafficking; 4) other populations where providing assistance would prevent the family's
homelessness or would serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability including veterans
and families their veteran families; and,
WHEREAS, HOME-ARP funds can be used for the following four-eligible activities: 1)
the production or preservation of affordable rental housing; 2) tenant-based rental assistance
(TBRA); 3) supportive services (including homeless prevention services and housing counseling
services); and 4) the purchase or development of non-congregate shelters for individuals and
families experiencing homelessness; and,
WHEREAS, ARP can provide up to 5 percent of the grant for the operating cost of
Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) and other non-profit organizations,
including homeless providers. Five percent of the funds are also available to these organizations
for administrative capacity building. Additionally, HOME-ARP provides up to 15 percent of the
allocation for the administrative and planning cost of the PJ and sub-recipients administering all
or a portion of the grant; and,
WHEREAS, HUD published detailed and restrictive program regulations and
requirements. There are four (4) very specific requirements: 1) The Allocation Plan must be
submitted to HUD by March 31,2023; 2)All funds must be expended by September 30,2030, and
any remaining funds will be returned to the US Treasury; 3) PJs must conduct stakeholder
consultations to gain feedback on the community needs of the funding, and 4) HUD must approve
the Allocation Plan before funds are made available. In addition to these requirements, the City
will be required to amend its 2021-2022 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan to include all activities
to be implemented. To date, the staff has participated in several HOME-ARP Webinars and has
contacted PJs across the country to gain knowledge and expertise in the complexities of the
program requirements and processes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program(HOME-ARP)Proposed
Allocation Projects and proposed estimated budget, directing staff to prepare the draft allocation
plan, and set March 28, 2023, as the date of the public hearing for approval of submitting the plan
to HUD on or by March 31, 2023, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of January, 2023.
Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Rollins
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 241h day of January, 2023.