Title
Resolution to Approve the Community Development Services Contract with Washtenaw County ($150,000.00 FY15; $165,000.00 FY 16)
Memorandum
Attached for 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 the functions of the joint Office of Community Development (OCD), including managing the City's Housing and Human Services programs, coordinating City and County human services activities and day to day functions of the OCD.
The service contract is for FY15 and FY16 with the option for renewal for one additional one-year period.
The expense for the contracts is budgeted in FY 2015 and FY 2016.
Staff
Prepared by: Sumedh Bahl, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Steven D. Powers, 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 Neighborhood Stabilization 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, 2014 through June 30, 2016; and
Whereas, The Community Development Service Contract can be renewed for an additional one year term;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the City of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County Community Development Services Contract;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 in FY 2015 and $165,000.0...
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