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First Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Program Subaward Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement with WestCare GulfCoast-Florida, Inc., for Community Development Block Grant funded facility improvements.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the First Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Subaward Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement (Agreement) with WestCare GulfCoast-Florida, Inc. (WestCare), for CDBG funded facility improvements.
• This First Amendment extends the term of Agreement CD23WCMS three (3) months to December 31, 2024, to provide additional time for project completion due to unforeseen delays in the bidding of the project and extends the term of the Restricted Period three (3) months to January 1, 2030, restricting the use of the property as a transitional housing facility, serving homeless adults recovering from alcohol, drug abuse and/or mental illness.
• The funding amount, not to exceed $28,424.00, during the term of the Agreement, remains unchanged.
• On March 20, 2024, the County Administrator executed CDBG Agreement CD23WCMS providing CDBG funding to WestCare for costs associated with facility improvements including the installation of a new HVAC unit and installing exterior security lights and camera systems at WestCare’s Mustard Seed Inn facility, located at 3190 - 75th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710, benefitting approximately 70 homeless adults recovering from alcohol, drug abuse and/or mental illness.
• The Agreement was effective October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, with the land use restriction expiring on October 1, 2029.
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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:
This First Amendment to the CDBG Program Subaward Specific Performance and Land Use Agreement CD23WCMS extends the term of the Agreement three (3) months to allow for project completion and extends the term of the Restricted Period.
The Agreement requires that performance be completed by September 30, 2024. WestCare is unable to complete the project on or before the expiration date. It is necessary to extend the term of the Agreement three (3) months to December 31, 2024, as additional time is required for the completion of the project. As a result of the term extension, it is necessary to extend the term of the Restricted Period three (3) months to January 1, 2030, restricting the use of the property to serving homeless adults recovering from alcohol, drug abuse and/or mental illness.
A First Amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions has been executed by WestCare to extend the restriction on the property three (3) months to January 1, 2030.The First Amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions will be recorded simultaneously with the First Amendment to the Agreement in Official Records.
Background/Explanation:
On July 18, 2023, the Board executed Resolution No. 23-56, which approved the 2023-2024 (FY24) Action Plan. The Boys & Girls Club Tarpon Springs Facility Rehabilitation Project was approved as a facility rehabilitation activity in the Action Plan.
On March 20, 2024, the County Administrator executed CDBG Agreement CD23WCMS providing CDBG funding to WestCare for costs associated with facility improvements including the installation of a new HVAC unit and installing exterior security lights and camera systems at WestCare’s Mustard Seed Inn facility, located at 3190 - 75th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710, benefitting approximately 70 homeless adults recovering from alcohol, drug abuse and/or mental illness.
The Agreement was effective October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, with the land use restriction expiring on October 1, 2029.
Fiscal Impact:
The total amount of funding for this agreement is not to exceed $28,424.00 during the term of the Agreement. Funding for this Agreement is included in the County’s FY24 Adopted Budget for CDBG funds within HCD.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Amendment is granted under (Code Section 2-62 (a) (1) and Resolution No. 23-56.
Staff Member Responsible:
Glenn Bailey, Interim Director, Housing and Community Development
Partners:
WestCare GulfCoast-Florida, Inc.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Attachments:
First Amendment to Community Development Block Grant Program Subaward Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement
First Amendment to Declaration of Restrictions
Community Development Block Grant Program Subaward Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement, March 20, 2024
Declaration of Restrictions, February 19, 2024
Project Location Map
Resolution No. 23-56