SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of the Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Challenge Grant Program Between Marion County and The Salvation Army (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $192,518)
Body
INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Cheryl Martin, Director Community Services
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Marion County Ocala/Marion Joint Office on Homelessness receives $86,000 in Challenge Grant funding annually from the Department of Children and Families. On December 3, 2024 the BCC approved a 10th amendment that increased Challenge Grant Funds to the Continuum of Care by $192,517.60. These funds must only be used for non-congregate shelter, homeless encampments, emergency shelter and or case management.
This agreement will award The Salvation Army $192,517.60. This funding will assist in completing necessary improvements to their emergency shelter, and provide case management services to all of their clients. The Continuum of Care Board of Governors supports the funding to The Salvation Army.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; not to exceed $192,517.60
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute the Agreement between Marion County and The Salvation Army to include all necessary documents associated with this agreement.
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