SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Between Marion County and The Salvation Army (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $137,469.34)
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INITIATOR: |
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Cheryl Butler, Director |
Community Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On July 15, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a contract with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to distribute state and federal funds, administered through the Ocala/Marion Joint Office on Homelessness Continuum of Care (CoC) FL-514, to support local homeless service providers.
Total funding awarded to Marion County:
• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
• Challenge Grant
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Grant
As part of the approved Continuum of Care Plan, nonprofit organizations were invited to apply for funding for projects that meet community priorities. The Salvation Army, a local non-profit, requested $137,469.34 of Emergency Solutions Grant funds. These funds will support Emergency Shelter services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and help them transition to permanent housing. Activities include rental assistance, move-in costs associated with rapid re-housing, utility and other financial assistance, case management and wrap around services to help clients achieve stable housing and long-term self-sufficiency.
The agreement will be retroactive from July 1, 2025, and run through June 30, 2026.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; not to exceed $137,469.34
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute the Agreement between Marion County and The Salvation Army.
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