Agenda Item Request
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Authorization of Cumberland County Manager Jim Gailey to execute documents in conjunction with the renewal of the City of Portland and Cumberland County HOME Consortium.
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Background and Purpose of Request
The Consortium was formed in 2009 and requires renewal every three years. This will be the seventh, three-year renewal. HUD HOME partnership program funds must be used for housing rehabilitation, homeownership assistance, construction of new rental housing or rental assistance. The City of Portland as the “lead entity” is the administrative and financial agent responsible for the grant funds. While the renewal agreement contains an automatic renewal clause (if members do nothing the agreement renews) the City of Portland has requested affirmation by the County and the Town of Brunswick of their continued participation.
Requestor
Courtney Kemp, Community Development Manager
Funding Amount and Source
The County’s portion of the HOME allocation is estimated to be $309,853
Effective Date if Applicable
May 1, 2026