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Irvington accepts $1.74 million in HOME-ARP funding to aid people experiencing homelessness
Summary
The Irvington Municipal Council accepted a HOME-ARP allocation of $1,738,627 from HUD to support housing, shelter and services for people experiencing homelessness and other qualifying populations; the mayor was authorized to execute the grant agreement.
The Irvington Municipal Council on Sept. 23 adopted a resolution accepting $1,738,627 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program–American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The council’s resolution states that HOME-ARP funds must primarily benefit qualifying individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or other vulnerable populations. The township’s HOME-ARP allocation plan aligns funding with HUD's CPD Notice 21-10, and the allocation plan has been accepted by HUD.
The resolution authorizes the mayor to execute the grant agreement and to act as the township’s representative in matters related to the award. The council recorded the adoption in the meeting minutes; no vote tally by name was provided in the transcript excerpt.
Council materials note the purpose of HOME-ARP is to provide housing, shelter and services; the allocation is to be used consistent with the township’s accepted HOME-ARP allocation action plan.
