PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: September 23, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Housing and Community Empowerment
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) execution of contracts with fully-licensed childcare providers (Exhibit A), and with any other fully-licensed childcare providers, pursuant to the Early Childhood and Out-of-School Time Services Program (the “ECOSTS Program”), selected by eligible parents whose income falls in the low-to moderate income range of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Area Median Income criteria and who otherwise meet the ECOSTS Program requirements; (2) execution of any and all documents required by the contract; for the period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027; (3) approve the ECOSTS Program Statement (Attachment A); and (4) approval of the ECOSTS Policy and Procedures for Providers and Parents (Subsidy Program Only) (Attachment B and C) - Not to exceed $550,537.00 - Financing: 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant Fund
*In alignment with Drivers of Opportunity Framework.
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BACKGROUND
On June 24, 2026, the City Council authorized final adoption of the FY 2026-27 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Grant Funds by Resolution No. 26-1077. The grant funds are available beginning October 1, 2026, contingent upon approval of the City’s FY 2026-27 Action Plan and execution of grant agreements with HUD. The FY 2026-27 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget includes a budget line item for the ECOSTS Program, in an amount not to exceed $650,537.00. The funds can be distributed as follows:
$550,537.00 - Childcare Providers including one full-time employee
$100,000.00 – Children Experiencing Homelessness and/or Children with Special
Educational and Physical Needs
The ECOSTS Program (Subsidy Program Only), administered by the Office of Housing and Communi...
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