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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of $223,815 Federal Homeless Data System Grant
Record date · October 21, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The City Council has officially ratified the City Manager's signature on a federal grant agreement for the 2023-2024 program year. The $223,815 in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) supports the Marion County .
This action secures $223,815 in federal funding to maintain the data tracking system used to coordinate homeless services across Marion County for the 2023-2024 period.
Who It Affects
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Marion County residents experiencing homelessness
The grant funds the data system used to coordinate services and track resources available to this population.
City Manager
The City Manager's prior signature on the grant agreement was formally approved by the Council.
Key Facts
- The City Council ratified the City Manager's signature on a grant agreement.
- The grant provides $223,815 in funding.
- The funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- The grant supports the Marion County Continuum of Care Homeless Management Information System.
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- The grant covers the 2023-2024 program year.
- The item was introduced on October 6, 2025.
- The status of the item is 'Passed'.
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Retroactive Approval
The grant covers the 2023-2024 program year, but the item was introduced in late 2025, indicating the city is ratifying an agreement for a period that has already concluded.
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