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Agreement with Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. for the allocation and provision of indoor space for community outreach meetings.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of an Agreement with Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. (Goodwill) for the allocation and provision of indoor space for community outreach meetings.
• The County has requested to utilize indoor space in a portion of the property, owned by Goodwill, located at 10596 Gandy Boulevard in the City of St. Petersburg, for County officials and members of the public to discuss relocation assistance with the residents of the Twin City Mobile Home Park.
• On September 12, 2024, at 6:00 pm, County staff will be available to the residents to provide information about the relocation assistance application and to answer questions.
• On October 9, November 13, and December 11, 2024, County staff and case managers will be available for individual consultations with the residents.
• Goodwill will ensure the premises are in a safe condition for public access and use, including access to clean indoor restroom facilities.
• The term of the Agreement will commence on September 12, 2024, and shall conclude on December 11, 2024.
• This Agreement has no fiscal impact. Goodwill Industries is allowing Pinellas County to use the facility free of charge.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community.
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.2 Invest in communities that need the most
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
Summary:
The County has requested to utilize indoor space in a portion of a property, owned by Goodwill, located at 10596 Gandy Boulevard in the City of St. Petersburg, for County officials and members of the public to discuss relocation assistance with the residents of the Twin City Mobile Home Park.
On September 12, 2024, at 6:00 pm, County staff will be available to the residents to provide information about the relocation assistance application and to answer questions. County staff and case managers will be available for individual consultations with the residents on October 9, November 13, and December 11, 2024.
Background/Explanation:
The Twin City Manufactured Home community is located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and has experienced repetitive flood losses from both storm surge and rainfall. This circumstance presents a significant risk to residents. When a significant flooding event occurs, the residential structures are highly susceptible to damage.
Following the impacts of Hurricane Idalia in 2023, 80 of the 82 manufactured housing units in the community were determined substantially damaged by Pinellas County. On October 6, 2023, the County delivered letters to the park owner, and the 80 Manufactured Home Unit (MHU) owners and residents of Twin City informing them that all substantially damaged properties must be brought up to code compliant with the local floodplain management regulations prior to the start of the next hurricane season, June 1, 2024. The options presented in the letter included: 1) Replace the unit and elevate it above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE); 2) Move the unit to a new property outside of the SFHA; or 3) Move to a new home. Recognizing the burden associated with meeting these requirements by June 2024, the County subsequently sent a second notification to the MHU owners and residents informing them of an extension until June 2025. In the interim, the County has prepared a relocation assistance program utilizing state Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) funds to assist residents.
Fiscal Impact:
This Agreement has no fiscal impact.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Glenn Bailey, Interim Director, Housing and Community Development
Partners:
Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc.
Attachments:
Meeting Space Agreement with Goodwill Industries-Suncoast