SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG-Public Service) Between Marion County and Saving Mercy Corporation (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $50,000)
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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 2023-24 Annual Action Plan for Community Services, which is associated with the FY 2024-28 Five (5) Year Consolidated Plan.
Saving Mercy Corporation is a local non-profit social services organization that provides direct services to homeless individuals and families in Marion County. In addition to the many families that are currently being served, Saving Mercy has partnered with CARRFOUR to build fifty-nine units, and with Marion County to build 10 duplex units. With these partnerships there is an anticipated rise in case management and wrap-around service needs; this grant will assist them in providing these needs.
Saving Mercy is a diverse initiative that maximizes its relationships with other non-profits in this area to prevent homelessness or assist those at risk of becoming homeless.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral: $50,000.00
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chair and Clerk to execute all necessary documentation associated with the Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement for the CDBG Program with Saving Mercy Corporation.
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