Title
Resolution to Approve the Community Development Services Contract with Washtenaw County ($165,000.00 FY 17; $165,000.00 FY18)
Memorandum
Attached for consideration is a resolution authorizing a contract between the City of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County. The contract provides the mechanism for the continuing collaborative efforts between the City and Washtenaw County to execute community development functions through the Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED), including coordinating City and County human service activities and operational functions of OCED.
The service contract is for FY17 and FY18 with the option to renew for one additional one-year period. The expense for the contracts is budgeted in FY 2017 and FY 2018.
Staff
Prepared by: Brett Lenart, Planning Manager
Andrea Plevek, Interim Director, OCED
Approved by: Derek Delacourt, Community Services Administrator
Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, in October 2004, the City and County created a joint Office of Community Development to operate their respective Community Development Departments;
Whereas, In June 2008, the City and County entered into an Urban County Cooperation Agreement covering the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program, HOME Investment Partnership Program, and subsequently, Emergency Solutions Grant Program;
Whereas, A Community Development Services Contract between the City and County provides means to deliver services that the City and County envisioned from the joint Office of Community Development;
Whereas, The City and County desire to execute a Community Development Services Contract for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018; and
Whereas, The Community Development Services Contract can be renewed for two additional one-year terms;
RESOLVED, That the City Council approve the City of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County Community Development Services Contract;
RESOLVED, That the City Council approve the expenditur...
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