Narrative of Resolution:
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To operate a Rental Supplement Program
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $250,000
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO OPERATE A RENTAL SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) recently awarded the Department of Social Services a “Rental Supplement Program” (RSP) grant, renewable annually for start-up costs and administrative and program related costs; and
WHEREAS, the County is providing $250,000 to supplement the OTDA RSP grant for the period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, and to continue to serve households that earn up to 50% of area median income and are either currently in temporary emergency housing, recipients of social security benefits, chronically homeless, and/or victims of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, the County funded RSP may be used to pay for up to 100% of the Fair Market rent for said housing for an estimated 40 recipient households for up to 12 months, if eligible; and
WHEREAS, the County funded RSP will continue until a household’s income increases to a level where their monthly rent is at or below 30 % of their total income, and therefore considered affordable; and
WHEREAS, The County funded RSP may also be used to pay limited rental arrears to maintain permanent housing; and
WHEREAS, the County funded RSP may also be used to pay for security deposits, not to exceed, the amount of one month’s rent, in order to secure permanent housing; and
WHEREAS, the County funded RSP is restricted to Sullivan County residents, who are United States citizens, T and U visa holders, and/or permanent residents only. Sullivan County does not, and shall not, discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, lawful source of income or familial status in any of its programs, activities, or operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Sullivan adopts a policy allowing the use of these funds allocated to supplement the OTDA RSP grant and utilize said funds for transitioning households from temporary emergency housing into permanent housing.
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