Report to Housing Authority
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER ALLOCATING AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF $20,000 FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 20-21 HOUSING AUTHORITY BUDGET AND $150,000 FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 21-22 BUDGET FOR HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RAPID REHOUSING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THESE ACTIONS (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
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I. SUMMARY
Staff is requesting authorization from the Housing Authority to allocate $170,000 for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing, with $20,000 from the Housing Authority FY 20-21 budget and $150,000 from the Housing Authority FY 21-22 budget. The funds will be used to provide temporary housing or other related services/uses allowed by State Law for Carson residents and prevent them from becoming homeless due to circumstances beyond their control. These funds can only be used for Carson residents if they meet all of the following requirements:
* Received an eviction notice from a bank, lending institution, or court due to a third party not making their mortgage payments;
* Their personal assets or income is not enough to secure housing comparable to their current housing and puts them at risk of becoming homeless;
* The maximum amount of assistance each unit will receive shall not exceed $25,000 unless modified by the Authority;
* The applicant has less than 60 days to their eviction date with no alternative housing identified and paid for or the ability to pay for;
* Payments will be made to the temporary housing provider or other services allowed by State Law once an invoice has been submitted to the City. Similarly, in lieu if an invoice, the City Manager/Executive Director can approve advance payment if deemed necessary.
These funds are already budgeted in the current year and in the upcoming budget, so no budget resolution is necessary. This action is to authorize the use of these funds for the budgeted purpose. Prior to disbursement of any funds, an applicatio...
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