The Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) recommends approval of a second contract amendment to extend a contract with Brentwood Economic Community Development Corp., dba Brentwood Community Foundation (“Brentwood”) to January 31, 2019. This extension will also provide funding up to $641,468.39 for the administration and operation of a community residence and an emergency rental assistance program, with supportive services, for low-income individuals/families living with HIV/AIDS.
The City will grant Brentwood up to $641,468.39 in HOPWA funds. The project’s scope of work is for rental assistance, budget counseling, and supportive services to approximately 440 low-income households. Brentwood operates an 18-unit transitional housing facility for men living with HIV/AIDS. Through its rental assistance programs, Brentwood provides rental subsidies to help participants at risk of becoming homeless obtain emergency housing assistance. Brentwood provides supportive services, including case management, professional counseling, a substance abuse program and nutritional services.
The City provides 85% of the budget for this program and the remaining 15% is from other funding sources.
| Category |
Client Goal |
Total Contract Amount |
Percent |
| Administration |
-- |
$28,731.00 |
4.5% |
| Support Services |
135 |
$136,665.19 |
21.3% |
| Short-term Rent, Mortgage, Utility Program |
338 |
$370,972.20 |
57.8% |
| Operations: Community Residence |
25 |
$105,100.00 |
16.4% |
| Total |
498 |
$641,468.39 |
100% |
HCDD conducted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for HOPWA contracts for fiscal year 2016 with a one-year renewal option for fiscal year 2017. Brentwood was one of the agencies selected. This second contract amendment will extend the contract period through January 31, 2019. Brentwood has received HOPWA funding through the City of Houston for various contracts since 1995.
This item was reviewed by the Housing & Community Affairs Committee on November 28, 2017.
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Tom McCasland, Director