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Community Development Block Grant Program Subaward Subrecipient Agreement with Metropolitan Ministries, Inc. for operating expenses of the Pinellas BrigAIDe Street Outreach Program.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval and execution by the County Administrator of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Subaward Subrecipient Agreement (Agreement) with Metropolitan Ministries, Inc. for operating expenses of the Pinellas BrigAIDe Street Outreach Program.
- This Agreement provides CDBG funding, not to exceed $60,666.00, for costs associated with providing support services to homeless persons through the Pinellas BrigAIDe Street Outreach Program, benefitting approximately 300 homeless persons.
- CDBG funds will be used for operating expenses including program delivery salaries and fringe benefits.
- The goal of the Pinellas BrigAIDe Street Outreach Program is to provide outreach services, immediate support (food, clothing, hygiene, etc.), and connection to homeless assistance programs and social services.
- The Agreement is effective for one (1) year, from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
- The County received $2,339,516.00 in CDBG funds to improve neighborhoods, provide decent housing, and create new economic opportunities, with a special focus on serving low- and moderate-income persons.
- Funding for this Agreement is included in the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Proposed Budget for the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department in the Community Development (CD) Grant Fund.
- Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a) (1) and Resolution No. 25-52.
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Strategic Priorities:
Healthy and Safe Communities
2.2 Enhance community safety
Prosperity and Opportunity
3.1 Increase the availability of attainable housing
Smart Service Delivery
4.2 Achieve and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
4.4 Pursue continuous improvement
Summary:
At the June 17, 2025, Board of County Commissioners (Board) meeting, the Board approved agenda item #6, (Granicus #25-0792A), Resolution No. 25-52, approving the FY26 Annual Action Plan. Included as an attachment in the approved Action Plan is the FY26 Funding Recommendations table, which identifies each specific project, subrecipient, and funding award amount.
One of the projects to be carried out under the County’s Annual Action Plan for FY26 is funding of Metropolitan Ministries’ Pinellas BrigAIDe Street Outreach Program for operating expenses to include program delivery salaries and fringe benefits, benefitting approximately 300 homeless persons.
The Agreement is effective for one (1) year, from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
Background/Explanation:
In accordance with the adopted Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, it is necessary to enter into an Agreement with qualified agencies to allow for certain activities stated in the Annual Action Plan to be contractually delegated and specify the obligation of the agencies receiving funds in meeting Federal, State and County requirements.
The County received $2,339,516.00 in CDBG funding for FY26. Funding is to be used to improve neighborhoods, provide decent housing, and create new economic opportunities, with a special focus on serving low- and moderate-income persons.
The CDBG Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and application cycle was advertised in the Tampa Bay Times, La Gaceta and Tre Magazine, posted on the CD website, and emailed to nonprofit agencies and local municipalities.
The competitive application process began on January 13, 2025, with applications being due February 21, 2025. Applications were reviewed for funding eligibility and scored by CD Division staff. Funding recommendations are based on staff ranking of eligible activities and eligible expenses.
Fiscal Impact:
The total amount of funding for this agreement is not to exceed $60,666.00 during the term of the Agreement. Funding for this agreement is included in the FY26 Proposed Budget for the HCD Department in the CD Grant Fund.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a) (1) and Resolution No. 25-52.
Staff Member Responsible:
Gregg Mims, Director, Housing and Community Development
Partners:
Metropolitan Ministries, Inc.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Attachments:
Community Development Block Grant Program Subaward Subrecipient Agreement
Project Location Map
2025-2026 CDBG and ESG Funding Recommendations
Resolution No. 25-52