Title
Resolution to Approve the Community Development Services Contract with Washtenaw County ($165,000 FY23; $165,000 FY24; $165,000 FY25; $165,000 FY26)
Memorandum
Attached for consideration is a resolution authorizing a contract between the City of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County.
The current four-year contract authorized via R-18-380 on September 17, 2018 ends June 30, 2022. This 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 FY23, FY24, FY25, and FY26. The expense for the contracts is budgeted in FY 2023 at this time, and will be included in future biannual budget considerations.
Staff
Prepared by: Teresa Gillotti, Director, Office of Community & Economic Development
Reviewed by: Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., 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, on September 17. 2018 the City authorized via R-18-380 a four-year Community Development Services Contract for fiscal years 2018-2022 with Washtenaw county that ends June 30, 2022;
Whereas, The City and County desire to execute a Community Development Services Contract for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026; and
Whereas, The Community Development Services Contract is only valid if funds are budgeted as part of annual budget cycles;
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 expenditure of up to $165,000 per year starting in FY23 for four years, subject to the annual appropriation of funds, for reimbursement to the County for all services provided to the City under the Services Contract;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the Community Development Services Contract between the City and Washtenaw County consistent with this resolution, subject to approval as to substance by the City Administrator and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take any necessary administrative action to implement this resolution.