DATE: September 30, 2015
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
SUBJECT:
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Consideration of Contract Number 2015-0286 with BRIDGES for the Emergency Shelter Grant program - Sub-recipient Agreements for Program Year 2015-16 In The Amount of $62,319.00. (10/13/2015 WS)
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Purpose
The purpose of this memo is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) to consider Program Year 2015-16 Emergency Shelter Funding Sub-recipient agreements for BRIDGES, a domestic violence shelter in Williamson County.
Background
Since 2007, the City of Franklin has assisted the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) in administering the federally funded Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program. The primary purpose of the ESG Program is to increase the number and quality of emergency shelters. Within the City of Franklin BRIDGES qualifies as a transitional shelter for the homeless or victims of domestic violence.
Financial Impact
In accordance with ESG program guidelines the City will receive $2,804.00 for administration and monitoring of the program.
BRIDGES $59,515.00
COF Administration $ 2,804.00
$62,319.00
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the sub-recipient agreements with BRIDGES.