SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG-PS) Between Marion County and Marion County Sexual Assault Center, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $100,000)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Cheryl Martin, Director Community Services
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On August 6, 2024, the Board approved Marion County’s 2024 - 28 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Action Plan(s) thereafter for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. These plans allow for distribution of funds to non-profits that assist those with very low to moderate income ranges.
Marion County Sexual Assault Center, Inc. (MCSAC), a non-profit social services organization, applied to Community Services for CDBG funding to hire four (4) Sexual Assault Advocates, to bring on an Executive Director - Therapist and to coordinate with other agencies to assist victims navigating through sexual assault trauma.
This new organization and facility are replacing the previous provider which was closed. The goal of their program is to reduce the incidence of sexual assault and assist victims in their recovery. In addition, MCSAC will be an advocate for those who don’t know where to go to recover from an assault.
The project location is in Marion County, and is consistent with the requirements of the CDBG program, and MCSAC will be providing a match of $478,180.00.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral: $100,000.00
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute all necessary documentation associated with the Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement for the CDBG Program with the Marion County Sexual Assault Center, Inc.
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