SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of the First Amendment to Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Community Development Block Grant Program - Cares Act (CDBG - Public Facility) Between Marion County and Marion County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. (AKA Kimberly Center) (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $325,000)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Cheryl Martin, Director Community Services
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On August 6, 2024, the Board approved the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for Community Services, which is associated with the FY 2024-2028 Five (5) Year Consolidated Plan.
On March 21, 2023 the Board approved a grant of $175,000.00 CDBG-CV funds to Marion County Children’s Advocacy Center to expand their overall square footage of the building being built to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to provide exceptional services.
Marion County Children’s Advocacy Center has requested additional funding through the CDBG Program to avoid having to obtain a commercial loan, thus allowing their valuable resources to be better utilized in the prevention of child abuse in Marion County. In addition, they are seeking an extension of time of the agreement due to some unforeseen construction circumstances extending the length of time to complete the project.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Grant award of $325,000.00
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chair and Clerk to execute all necessary documentation associated with the First Amendment to Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement CDBG Program with Marion County Children’s Advocacy Center.
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