HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving submittal of an application for financial support of services related to persons experiencing homelessnessRESOLUTION NO. 25-339
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION
FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF SERVICES RELATED TO
PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2025, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
notified City staff that due to some returned funds from previously allocated awards, IEDA
has $2,000,000 of unobligated CDBG-CV funds that must be expended within the next
year. IEDA informed staff that it was pursuing an idea to support homeless shelters
around the state that experienced increased operating costs as they work to prevent,
prepare for, and/or respond to the effects of the pandemic ; and,
WHEREAS, IEDA outlined that the City of Ames can apply for $75,000 for Shelter
Housing Corporation (D/B/A The Bridge Home). IEDA would also be able to award the
City an additional $1,500 for activity delivery/admin purposes. The award would be to the
City for the benefit of The Bridge Home; and,
WHEREAS, the City would have to administer the grant and verify eligible
expenses of The Bridge Home for reimbursement through the grant program. The City of
Ames would be responsible for the proper expenditure of funds in accordance with state
requirements. The initial application submittal deadline was June 1, 2025, however, the
City was granted an extension until June 30, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the submittal of a CDBG-CV grant application for financial support of services
related to persons experiencing homelessness to the IEDA on behalf of The Bridge Home
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of June, 2025.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of June, 2025.