Approve guidelines for Richmond CARES housing assistance program
In Plain English
The Richmond CARES Program provides housing assistance to residents facing financial hardship. The city needs formal guidelines to operate the program effectively. The resolution also directs staff to explore creating a joint authority with other agencies to implement broader housing recovery efforts.
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Votes
End debate
3 to 2
Adopt Resolution No. 120-13 approving certain guidelines for Richmond CARES Program and restating desire for staff to work towards Joint Powers Authority for purposes of implementing Housing Recovery Program
4 to 2
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