Title
Resolution to Approve the Community Development Services Contract with Washtenaw County ($165,000.00 FY19; $165,000.00 FY20; $165,000.00 FY21; $165,000.00 FY22)
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 FY19, 20, 21, and 22. The expense for the contracts is budgeted in FY 2019 at this time, and will be included in future biannual budget considerations.
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Prepared by: Teresa Gillotti, Interim Director, OCED
Reviewed by: Derek Delacourt, Community Services Administrator
Approved by: 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, 2018 through June 30, 2022; 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;
RESOLVE...
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