SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement State Housing Initiative Partnership New Construction Project Between Marion County and Saving Mercy Corporation (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $1,764,265)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Cheryl Martin, Director Community Services
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Saving Mercy Corporation’s mission is to provide affordable housing and case management services to at-risk families, veterans, and vulnerable individuals in a faith-based environment.
Saving Mercy submitted a proposal on September 3, 2024 to assist with Phase 2 of construction for 10 duplex units at 3601 West Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34475. These units will house individuals and families with the end goal to become self-sufficient. Saving Mercy’s program will provide case management and supportive services tailored for each individual’s need.
Staff recommends funding the 10 duplexes as follows: two (2) units set aside as permanent supportive housing, nine (9) units at 50% AMI, and nine (9) units at 80% AMI at initial tenancy; current monthly rents for the units to range between $445 and $1,085 based on household income and number of bedrooms per unit; the County’s State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) grant will not exceed $1,764,265; and a SHIP mortgage will be recorded against the property for 30 years.
Phase 1 is currently underway and will consist of 59 Supportive Housing units in partnership with CarrFour Supportive Housing that is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. Both Phases will be built on the same parcel owned by Saving Mercy Corporation. The roads and infrastructure for this project are completed and construction of the duplexes in Phase 2 will be completed by June 30, 2025.
This project aligns with the Empower Marion for Success II plan “incentivizing and addressing infill projects for lands within the urban growth boundary” and the Community Services’ goals to increase affordable housing and permanent supportive housing for Marion County’s most vulnerable population.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; not to exceed $1,764,265.00
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute all necessary documentation associated with Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement between Marion County and Saving Mercy Corporation.
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