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Health and Human Services committee recommends $7.22 million federal appropriation to convert Rockville building into 18 supportive housing units
Summary
The Montgomery County Health and Human Services Committee voted to recommend a $7,221,940 supplemental appropriation using federal Home ARP funds to convert an existing county building at 600 E. Scuti Drive in Rockville into 18 permanent supportive efficiency units with on-site case management and 24/7 staffing.
The Montgomery County Health and Human Services Committee recommended approval of a $7,221,940 supplemental appropriation to fund the Affordable Living Quarters project, which will convert an existing county-owned building at 600 E. Scuti Drive in Rockville into 18 permanent supportive units for people experiencing homelessness.
Chair Lori Ann Sales opened discussion by praising the proposal’s potential impact: "It's transformative and it is important," she said, noting the units will provide keys, a bed and stability to residents. County staff told the committee the award originates from HUD's Home Investment Partnerships Program (Home ARP) allocated through the American Rescue Plan and that the county received an approximately $7.3 million…
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