SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of the Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Acquisition of Rental Housing Project and the Standard Professional Services Agreement Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Housing Project Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) with Logos Lodge, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $1,000,000)
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Cheryl Butler, Director |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Logos Lodge, Inc., a nonprofit established in 2018, mentors men through a drug and alcohol regeneration program. The organization provides transitional support including housing, employment assistance, leadership development, family reunification, and financial literacy education. The nonprofit also partners with numerous community organizations to deliver wraparound services to its clients.
On July 9, 2025, Logos Lodge, Inc. submitted an application for both the Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds. The proposal seeks funding to acquire and rehabilitate two (2) single-family residences that will serve households earning up 80% of the area median income (AMI).
The total project cost is approximately $1,000,000, with the following funding structure:
• HOME funds (acquisition and rehabilitation): $779,585
• SHIP funds (acquisition): $220,415
Acquisition will be of tax parcel 41409-006-12, which contains the two residences addressed as:
• 4560 SE 120th St., Belleview, FL 34420
• 4564 SE 120th St., Belleview, FL 34420
Upon completion, the homes will be converted into transitional rental housing for families impacted by addiction, allowing Logos Lodge, Inc. to serve an additional two (2) men and their families annually, furthering the County’s goals of expanding affordable housing opportunities.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; not to exceed $1,000,000
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chair and Clerk to execute all necessary documentation associated with these agreements and Logos Lodge, Inc.
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