SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Emergency Solutions Grant Program with Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Inc. d/b/a Blessed Trinity Catholic Church Brother’s Keeper (Budget Impact-Neutral; not to exceed $76,724)
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Cheryl Butler, Director |
Community Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On August 4, 2026, the Board approved the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for Community Services, which includes the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant. This Annual Action Plan aligns with the Fiscal Year 2024-28 Five-Year Consolidated Plan.
The proposed Agreement being recommended is to provide Brother's Keeper, a ministry of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, with $76,724 of funding to support emergency housing services for individuals and families at risk of homelessness. As a condition of the award, Brother's Keeper will provide a dollar-for-dollar match, bringing additional resources to the effort. With these combined funds, the organization expects to assist approximately 50 families in securing stable housing.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; not to exceed $76,724
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute all necessary documents associated with this Agreement with Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Inc. d/b/a Blessed Trinity Catholic Church Brother’s Keeper.
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