SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of a FY 20/21 Contract Agreement Between Marion County and the City of Ocala, for COVID-19 Response Program with Emergency Solutions Grant COVID-19 (ESG-CV) Funds (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $250,000)
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Cheryl Martin, Director |
Community Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On May 5, 2020, the Board approved a submission of a Substantial Amendment to the Five (5) Year Consolidated Plan 2019-2023 to include additional funding to prepare, prevent, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Activities covered in the substantial amendment for ESG-CV are: Shelter Operation, Emergency Temporary Shelter, Housing Stabilization, Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), Homeless Prevention, Rapid Rehousing, and Outreach.
As a part of the Joint-Office on Homelessness, the City of Ocala Outreach Team identifies homeless individuals and refers them to appropriate shelter agencies. If shelter is at capacity, the City places the client(s) in a hotel on behalf of and in coordination with the at-capacity shelter agency. The City will coordinate all arrangements, provide travel, upfront payment and enter the client into HMIS and coordinated entry system.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; not to exceed $250,000
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and execute FY 20/21 Contract Agreement with the City of Ocala for COVID-19 Response Program with ESG-CV funds in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
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