SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of the Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Home Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program with Carrfour Supportive Housing Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $70,028)
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Cheryl Butler, Director |
Community Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On August 6, 2024, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved the 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan and subsequent Action Plans for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. In 2021, Congress enacted the American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP), expanding eligible uses of HOME funds to include supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Carrfour Supportive Housing, Inc., a nonprofit organization, is requesting $70,028 in HOME-ARP funds to support the Housing Stability Program at Mercy Village, a 59-unit permanent supportive housing community in Ocala. Non-Profit Operating funding and/or Non-Profit Capacity Building funding from the HOME-ARP budget will provide a Program Coordinator to deliver on-site coordination of supportive services for 30 formerly homeless households, including 15 units for individuals with disabling conditions.
This initiative promotes resident engagement, identifies achievable short-term community projects, and aligns with the Public Policy Institute’s The Long Way Home study’s housing recommendations and coordinated services approach for vulnerable populations in Marion County.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; not to exceed $70,028.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute all necessary documents associated with this agreement with Carrfour Supportive Housing, Inc. and authorize the Community Services Director to extend the term of the agreement if necessary.
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