Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Intent with Rehab Warriors, PBC to support a workforce development program for veterans.
Summary
DATE: February 21, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Danielle Singh, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Intent Rehab Warriors
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Rehab Warriors Program provides training and support to selected veterans that will perform housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, and redevelopment efforts in the City of Killeen. For a fee of $300,000, Rehab Warriors will provide ten (10) Certified Rehab Warriors, a Program Manager, post-certification support operations, CDC technical assistance and support, CDFI financial opportunity, City integration with workforce development, and Rebuild the Fort advisory support. These activities are in support of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
This Memorandum will allow Rehab Warriors to begin actively recruiting veterans, prior to a full agreement being executed. Funds will be available after the mid-year budget amendment, from excess general fund balance.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1). Do not move forward with a memorandum of intent at this time.
2). Authorize a memorandum of intent with Rehab Warriors to allow them to begin recruiting for the program.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends alternative 2, authorize a memorandum of intent with Rehab Warriors to allow them to begin recruiting for the program. This agreement helps move forward with the principles outlined in the Comprehensive Plan and helps create a safe, affordable housing supply.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to all applicable policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
There is no expenditure authorized with this item, but if approved, Council should plan to use $300,000 from excess general fund balance, once it becomes available during the...
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