Item 45

Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with NH Housing Finance Authority, Bedford, NH, in the amount of $300,000 as part of the Housing Needs Administration Program to fund the hiring of a project manager to effectively manage implementation of goals for the Council on Housing Stability Strategic Plan from 2021-2024 to assist with community and stakeholder outreach, address the impacts of local regulations on housing development, and facilitation of local, regional and state policies that foster the development of affordable housing to respond to the effects of the public health emergency. This agreement will be funded from the American Rescue Plan Act. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024. 100% Federal Funds.