Submitted By
Tammie Grossman, Director Development Customer Services
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement Between the Village of Oak Park and Housing Forward in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
On November 17, 2022, the Village Board reviewed a request from Housing Forward for $300,000 over a two-year period to establish an overnight emergency shelter for a two-year period starting January 1, 2023 using American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve
Fiscal Impact
This would reduce the Village’s ARPA allocation by $300,000.
Background
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Housing Forward was forced to close its rotating overnight drop-in shelter, Housing Forward is requesting funds to re-establish that shelter for a two-year period starting January 1, 2023.
Alternatives
Request additional information
Previous Board Action
On November 17, 2022, the Village Board reviewed the request.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
NA
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
NA
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
NA