SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of the Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Emergency Solutions Grant Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing 3 with Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Inc. d/b/a Blessed Trinity Catholic Church Brother’s Keeper (Budget Impact – Neutral; not to exceed $139,892)
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Cheryl Butler, Director |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
As an entitlement community, Marion County receives grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), and County Emergency Solutions Grant (HESG) program. The HESG program helps prevent homelessness and supports emergency housing services.
On June 3, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners approved the HUD funding agreement for additional Homeless Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) – Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) funds. These funds are intended to support continued emergency housing efforts for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Following this approval, Brother’s Keeper, a ministry of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, was selected as a subrecipient to receive $139,892 in RUSH funds. Staff recommends funding Brother’s Keeper for rapid rehousing services, as they have been an excellent service provider in Marion County. With this support, Brother’s Keeper will provide housing assistance and case management to help 60 additional families secure stable housing.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; not to exceed $139,892
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute all necessary documents associated with this agreement between Marion County and Brother’s Keeper.
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