SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of First Amendment Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Emergency Rental Assistance 2 Program Between Marion County and Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Inc. d/b/a Blessed Trinity Catholic Church Brother’s Keeper (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $250,000)
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Cheryl Butler, Director |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On March 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury created the Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA2) Grant Fund to support rental assistance and prevent homelessness.
On April 15, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners awarded $350,000 in ERA2 funding to Brother’s Keeper for the provision of emergency housing services. The agency is currently assisting approximately 26 families per month through rental assistance.
Staff recommends approval of an amendment to increase Brother’s Keeper’s ERA2 allocation by $250,000, bringing the total award to $600,000. Based on the agency’s performance and demonstrated need, the additional funding is projected to support a total of approximately 130 families or individuals.
The amendment also includes the following provisions:
• An upfront advancement of funds to support immediate service delivery.
• Authorization for the County Administrator to approve reallocation of ERA2 funds among subrecipient agencies, based on recommendations provided by the Community Services Director, to ensure full expenditure by the federal deadline of September 30, 2025.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral, not to exceed $250,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute all necessary documents associated with this First Amendment between Marion County and Brother’s Keeper.
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