SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Emergency Solutions Grant Program Between Marion County and Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Inc. d/b/a Blessed Trinity Catholic Church Brother’s Keeper (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure not to exceed $62,696)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Cheryl Martin, Director Community Services
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Marion County receives grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for various programs, including the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. The ESG program helps prevent homelessness and supports emergency housing services.
Brother’s Keeper, a ministry of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, has applied for and has been selected to receive a portion of this grant. They will use the funds ($62,695.13) to provide emergency housing services to individuals and families at risk of homelessness. They are also required to match this grant amount with their own funds and plan to assist approximately 90 families.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; expenditure not to exceed $62,695.13
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chair and Clerk to execute all necessary documents associated with this Agreement between Marion County and Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Inc. d/b/a Blessed Trinity Catholic Church Brother’s Keeper.
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