Housing and Community Development First (5th) Year Action Plan (2019)

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Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) 1. Include written standards forrovidin ESG assistance (may include as attachment) p g ' The Regional Planning Council (RPC) agrees that any client is eligible to receive assistance up to 12 months within a 3-year period as determined by the certification process required for all ESG clients. ' In December 2014 the RPC agreed to extend the time period for youth to a maximum of 24 months. The RPC anticipates this timeframe to be of assistance, and believes it supports the rapid re-housing emphasis of the program. It is the case manager's responsibility to document client need and ensure ' that ESG is the most appropriate assistance for the client. Any potential client must go through a detailed intake process in order to determine and document eligibility to participate in the program. Case managers will consistently reevaluate the need for assistance during the 12 month period. All sub-grantees are expected to provide support to clients for the full time neccessary to stabilize that client and provide for the likelihood of a positive housing outcome after assistance. Also approved by the RPC in December 2014 was the option for an agency to tier the rent assistance over the 12-month period. For example, 100%assistance would be provided for the first 3 months, 75%for months four through six, 50%for months seven through nine, and 25%for the remaining three months of the period. This scale may be adjusted for youth that are eligible for 24 months of assistance. 2. If the Continuum of Care has established centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system. The RPC started implementing coordinated entry in 2017. Agencies agreed to the use of the VI- SPDAT to coordinate with the BoS use of the assessment tool. Specific days/times and locations ' were agreed upon for outreach. Monthly meetings occur to review and update the list with referrals being made as appropriate. 3. Identify the process for making sub-awards and describe how the ESG allocation available to private nonprofit organizations (including community and faith-based organizations). The City of South Bend has the final decision-making authority on the selection of proposals to be funded. Proposals will be evaluated and preference given to those which address the following: ' • Priority is given to agencies that are actively involved in the Regional Planning Council; • Allow for the use of ESG Program funds so that as many homeless individuals and families as possible will be assisted; • Demonstrate a committment to the project in terms of time, effort, resources, etc.; • Include a realistic, detailed financial package that documents the ability of the applicant entity to Annual Action Plan 63 2019 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.06/30/2018)