The Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) is requesting Council approval of a Contract between the City of Houston and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, providing up to $1,231,216.98 in Housing Opportunity for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) funds for the administration and operation of two housing programs: (1) Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program with supportive services and (2) Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance (STRMUA) Program with supportive services.
The City will grant Catholic Charities up to $1,231,216.98 in HOPWA funds. This project will provide housing assistance and supportive services to approximately 150 low-income households affected by HIV. The agency’s AIDS Ministry is a holistic program providing case management, as well as housing and financial assistance for persons living with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS. The City provides 100% of the budget for this program.
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Category
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FY2019
Total Contract Amount
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FY2019
Client Goal
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Percentage
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Administrative
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$86,000.00
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--
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7%
|
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Supportive Services
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$203,178.22
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(150)
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17%
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Supportive Services – PHP
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$15,000.00
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20
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1%
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TBRA
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$470,742.86
|
45
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38%
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STRMUA
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$456,295.90
|
85
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37%
|
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Total
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1,231,216.98
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150
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100.00%
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HCDD conducted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for HOPWA contracts for fiscal year 2019 with a one-year renewal option for fiscal year 2020. The term of this contract will be December 1, 2018-November 30, 2019. Catholic Charities was one of the agencies selected. Catholic Charities has received HOPWA funding through the City of Houston for various contracts since 2003.
No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.
The Housing and Community Affairs Committee Chair waived presentation of this item.
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Tom McCasland, Director