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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Subrecipient Agreement with Families in Crisis, Inc., to provide Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) to eligible populations experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in accordance with Community Development policies and procedures, and in compliance with HUD TBRA program statues and regulations.
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DATE: August 19, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Tiffanie McNair, Executive Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: Execute a subrecipient agreement with Families in Crisis, Inc. to administer a Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program for eligible homeless or at risk of being homeless population in Killeen by providing rental subsidies, security deposits, and utility deposits
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Families in Crisis, Inc. (FIC) has been providing rental assistance under allocated Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) designed to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness quickly regain stability in permanent housing. FIC has administered the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program (HUD-VASH) which combines the Housing Choice Voucher program to rent housing at an affordable cost and at the same time receive essential services necessary to achieve stability, maintain their housing and improve their overall quality of life. FIC has assisted eligible households with rental subsidies through the HOME funded Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program to help bridge the gap between what a household can afford and the actual rent. TBRA can cover a range of housing costs, including rent, security deposits and utility deposits.
FIC will target persons or families currently receiving services within its operations. However, any qualified household within the City of Killeen may apply for TBRA.
The program will assist up to 15 households with up to 24 months of rental assistance. The goal of the program is to establish long-term housing ...
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