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10/12/2026
254-R-26
A RESOLUTION
FY2026 Emergency Solutions Grant Program
WHEREAS, (1) the Stewart B. McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act,
42 U.S.C. §§ 11431-11435, as amended, (2) the Rules and Regulations promulgated by
HUD governing the conduct of ESG programs, found at Title 24 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (“CFR”) Part 576, as amended, (the “Rules and Regulations”), and (3) the
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for
Federal Awards; Final Rune (“Omni Circular”) established the Emergency Solutions
Grant (ESG) Program and defines regulatory requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston is an “Entitlement City” by definition in
said Acts and, as such, is eligible to make application to the United States Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for said grant programs; and
WHEREAS, HUD informed the City of Evanston that its 2026 Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG) entitlement allocation will be one hundred forty-nine thousand,
three hundred seventy-seven dollars ($149,377.00); and
WHEREAS, HUD allows the City to use ESG funds to support Street
Outreach, Emergency Shelter, Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention
services to households experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and up
to 7.5% of grant funds for program Administration; and
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WHEREAS, use of ESG funds is detailed in the 2025-2029 Consolidated
Plan, which was approved by City Council on July 14, 2025, and approved by to HUD;
and
WHEREAS, the Social Services Committee (“SSC”), charged with
oversight of the City’s ESG funds, approved the following allocations: fourteen
thousand, nine hundred thirty eight dollars ($14,938.00) for Street Outreach; forty eight
thousand, five hundred forty eight dollars ($48,548.00) for Emergency Shelter; seventy
four thousand, six hundred eighty eight dollars ($74,688.00) for Homelessness
Prevention, and eleven thousand, two hundred and three dollars ($11,203.00) for
program Administration. Funds are primarily distributed to two agencies: Connections
for the Homeless receives one hundred twenty-three thousand, one hundred
seventy-four dollars ($123,174), and the YWCA Evanston/North Shore receives fifteen
thousand dollars ($15,000) exclusively for Emergency Shelter services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the FY2026 Emergency Solutions
Grant allocations on October 12, 2026;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the following allocations of ESG, one hundred twenty
three thousand, one hundred seventy four dollars ($123,174) for Emergency Shelter,
Street Outreach, and Homelessness Prevention services provided to Connections for
the Homeless, fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for Emergency Shelter services
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provided to the YWCA Evanston/North Shore, and eleven thousand, two hundred and
three dollars ($11,203.00) for program Administration retained by City of Evanston, are
hereby approved.
SECTION 2: That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
______________________________
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: __________________, 2026
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
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______________________________
Daniel Biss, Mayor
October 12