THE CITY OF NASHUA “The Gate City"
Division of Public Health and Community Services
TO: Honorable James Donchess, Mayor
John Griffin, Chief Financial Officer
Kelly Parkinson, Purchasing Manager
Janet Graziano, Financial Manager
FROM: Bobbie D. Bagley, Director of Division of Public Health & Community Services
Robert Mack, Welfare Officer
SUBJECT: = City of Nashua and Harbor Homes, Inc. Independent Contract Agreement
DATE: May 4, 2021
In recognition of the current lack of affordable housing in the City of Nashua and the need
to support vulnerable populations in our community, the Division of Public Health and Community
Services (DPHCS) is requesting approval to enter into an Independent Contract Agreement with
Harbor Homes, Inc. for the purpose of administering HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons
With AIDS) pass-through grant funds.
The City of Nashua DPHCS 1s the designated grantee and Harbor Homes, Inc. will be a
project sponsor for the HOPWA grant. Harbor Homes, Inc. will provide tenant-based rental
assistance (BRA) and supportive services in compliance with all HUD (Housing and Urban
Development) requirements, assist clients 1n finding rental housing, complete rental unit inspections,
administer rental subsidy assistance, maintain administrative records and client files, and perform
any other duties required to comply with HUD regulations in administering HOPWA (Housing
Opportunities for Persons With AIDS) TBRA and supportive services.
The Independent Contract Agreement 1s a sole source agreement to ensure compliance with
all HUD requirements in the administration of the HOPWA grant. The contracted grant period runs
from May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2024.
142 Main Street * Nashua, New Hampshire 03060 « Phone (603) 589-4546 + Fax (603) 594-4539
