SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of the Third Amendment to Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Challenge Grant Program Between Marion County and Ocala Housing Authority, Inc. (Budget Impact - None)
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Cheryl Butler, Director |
Community Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Marion County administers Challenge grant funding on behalf of the Ocala/Marion Joint Office on Homelessness for the Continuum of Care (CoC) FL-514.
• On July 2, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved an agreement with Ocala Housing Authority (OHA) in the amount of $56,844 to provide homeless services.
• On November 5, 2024, the Board approved a First Amendment to the agreement, adding $39,292.80 to support permanent supportive housing (PSH) for families with minor children and at least one disabled family member in Marion County.
• On February 18, 2025, the Board approved a Second Amendment to provide an additional $184,972.41 for case management and repairs to existing PSH units.
OHA is now requesting a Third Amendment to allow the County to advance the grant funds up front, rather than operate on a reimbursement basis. This change is needed because OHA does not currently have the cash flow or assets to cover the expenses in advance and must meet a grant expenditure deadline of June 30, 2025.
Additionally, OHA has provided staff with all required quotes for the capital improvement. Allowing the funds to be fronted will enable OHA to complete the capital improvements needed for its permanent supportive housing units in a timely manner.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chair and Clerk to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement between Marion County and Ocala Housing Authority, Inc. to include all necessary documents associated with this agreement.
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