| | | | | | | |  | Resolutions - C7 F
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | | TO: | Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission | | | FROM: | Alina T. Hudak, City Manager | | | DATE: | November 16, 2022 | | | |
| | SUBJECT: | A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LEGAL SERVICES OF GREATER MIAMI, INC., AS SUB-RECIPIENT OF THE FY 22 HOME ARP FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $230,667.00, FOR THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: (1) $46,866.00 FOR THE NORTH BEACH HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM; AND (2) $183,801.00 FOR THE EVICTION DEFENSE PROJECT, TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CITY RESIDENTS WHO MAY BE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS. |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
| The Administration recommends approving the Resolution. |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND/HISTORY
| On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) into law, which provides funding to address the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, public health, State and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
To address the need for homelessness assistance and supportive services, the City of Miami Beach has been awarded $2,245,387 in ARP funds to be administered through HOME to perform activities that must primarily benefit qualifying individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations.
As an entitlement community, the City automatically qualifies for an annual allocation of federal funding under HUD’s grant programs. HUD requires each entitlement community to submit an annual One-Year Action Plan describing how it will utilize funding and resources to address priority needs identified in the City’s Consolidated Plan. The One-Year Action Plan is a component of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan filed with HUD. The City submitted its FY 2022 Action Plan to HUD on July 11, 2022.
As a participating jurisdiction eligible to receive HOME-ARP funds, the City is required to submit a HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan describes how we intend to distribute the HOME-ARP funds, including how the use of these funds will address the needs of the HOME-ARP qualifying population. On January 20, 2022, the Mayor and Commission approved resolution 2022-31979 approving the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan as follows:
HOME-ARP Funds
|
Total HOME-ARP Allocation
|
$2,245,387.00
|
|
Administrative allowance (15%)
|
$336,808.05
|
|
Rental Housing
|
$1,400,000
|
|
Supportive Services
|
$396,309.60
|
|
Non-Profit Capacity Building
|
$112,269.35
|
On January 24, 2022, the Administration issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for CDBG, HOME and HOME-ARP funds. The submission deadline was February 23, 2022. To ensure clarification and proactively address questions relating to the completion and submission of the application, a pre-submission meeting was held on February 2, 2022 to review the RFP with prospective applicants.
On April 21, 2022, the Administration received a proposal from Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. to increase housing stability for low to moderate-income households on Miami Beach, an initiative sponsored by Vice-Mayor Fernandez. After several discussions, it was determined that the project would be eligible for HOME-ARP support services, as the target population would be households at-risk of homelessness.
|
| | | |
| | | | | | | | ANALYSIS
| The Administration recommends the following allocation summary:
The City received two applications for supportive services and one application for rental housing. The Administration is recommending funding all applications as follows:
|
|
Beneficiaries
|
Total Funding
|
|
Affordable Housing
|
|
|
|
Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach - The Heron
|
20
|
$1,400,000.00
|
|
Supportive Services
|
|
|
|
Legal Services of Greater Miami - North Beach Homeless Prevention
|
60
|
$46,866.00
|
|
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Eviction Defense Project
|
340
|
$183,801.00
|
Below is a summary of each project recommended for HOME-ARP funding:
|
Legal Services of Greater Miami - North Beach Homeless Prevention
|
The North Beach Homelessness Prevention Project will assist individuals and households who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations, by providing direct legal services to remove barriers to housing access and stability and reduce homelessness in the City of Miami Beach, with a focus on North Beach (zip code 33141).
|
|
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Eviction Defense Project
|
This program will assist low to moderate-income individuals citywide by providing legal assistance to (1) tenants in private, public, and subsidized housing who are behind on rent and at risk of eviction and (2) tenants living in public housing who are behind on their utilities and are at risk of losing their subsidized housing. Services will include assistance with public benefits, tax controversies, and consumer issues. In response to the deepening housing crisis this program will provide services citywide, with a focus on tenants’ rights and eviction defense and will place Legal Services staff in the community to conduct intake and client education for greater client access. Services will be available to Miami Beach residents.
|
On June 22, 2022, the Mayor and Commission approved resolution 2022-32188 adopting the City’s One-Year Action Plan which included the budget for the above HOME-ARP funds.
Legal Services of Greater Miami will work collaboratively with the Administration to promote both programs through various outreach events and distribution of information through our Office of Community Services.
|
| | | |
| | | | | | | | SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
| | N/A |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL INFORMATION
| | Allocation of HOME ARP funding in the amount of $46,866 for the North Beach Homeless Prevention Program and $183,801 for the Eviction Defense Project. |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | | Amount(s)/Account(s): | $ 46,866.00 - 175-0530-000345-00-404-534-00-00-00-59422
$183,801.00 - 175-0530-000345-00-404-534-00-00-00-59522 |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | CONCLUSION
| The Administration recommends approval of the FY 2022 HOME-ARP funding allocation for the Legal Services of Greater Miami. |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | | Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? | | Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds? | | | No | | No | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | Strategic Connection
| | Non-Applicable |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | Legislative Tracking
Housing and Community Services |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | Sponsor
Vice-Mayor Alex Fernandez |
| | | |
|