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Amendment to Homeless Empowerment Program Facility Improvement Agreement

Original title: First Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Program Subaward Land Use Restriction and Subrecipient Agreement with Homeless Emergency Project, Inc. d/b/a Homeless Empowerment Program for Community Development Block Grant funded facility improvements.

September 18, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment modifies the legal restrictions and subrecipient terms for a city-funded project aimed at improving facilities used by the Homeless Empowerment Program, which impacts how federal grant money is utilized for local social services.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Homeless Empowerment Program

The organization is subject to updated land use restrictions and subrecipient terms tied to their receipt of federal grant funds.

Housing & Community Development Department

The department is responsible for managing and enforcing the amended terms of the subaward agreement.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 18, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a formal amendment to an existing agreement between the city and the Homeless Empowerment Program (HEP) regarding the use of funds for facility improvements.

Key Facts

  • The document is a First Amendment to a previously established Subaward Land Use Restriction and Subrecipient Agreement.
  • The agreement concerns the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for facility improvements.
  • The recipient of the funds is Homeless Emergency Project, Inc., doing business as Homeless Empowerment Program.
  • The item is classified as a 'Delegated Item' and has been passed.
  • The file number for this action is 25-0637D.
  • The item was introduced on July 24, 2025.

Why It Matters

This amendment modifies the legal restrictions and subrecipient terms for a city-funded project aimed at improving facilities used by the Homeless Empowerment Program, which impacts how federal grant money is utilized for local social services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this amendment?
It amends the existing agreement regarding s and subrecipient terms for facility improvements funded by a Community Development Block Grant.
Who is the Homeless Empowerment Program?
It is the operating name for Homeless Emergency Project, Inc., a recipient of city-managed federal grant funds for facility upgrades.

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Grant Agreement Amendment

The document indicates an ongoing oversight of facility usage for organizations receiving federal CDBG funds.

Connected Entities

organizationHousing & Community DevelopmentThe government body overseeing the agreement.Map →
organizationHomeless Empowerment ProgramThe organization receiving the CDBG subaward for facility improvements.Map →
organizationHomeless Emergency Project, Inc.The legal entity name for the organization doing business as Homeless EmpowermenMap →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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