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Specific Performance Agreement and Land Use Restriction Agreement with Homeless Emergency Project, Inc. d/b/a Homeless Empowerment Program to provide Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for engineering studies and facility repairs for the Baty Villas apartments.
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Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Specific Performance Agreement (SPA) and approval and execution by the Board of County Commissioners Chairman of a Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA) with Homeless Emergency Project, Inc. d/b/a Homeless Empowerment Program (HEP) to provide grant funding for engineering studies and facility repairs for the Baty Villas apartments.
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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
2.2 Be a facilitator, convener, and purchaser of services for those in need
2.4.Support programs that seek to prevent and remedy the causes of homelessness and move individuals and families from homelessness to permanent housing
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:
One of the projects to be carried out under the County’s Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) is the Homeless Empowerment Program Baty Villas Engineering Study/Safety Improvements. Funding is for preparation of structural and engineering studies and construction documents to address water intrusion and safety issues and construction of identified improvements, including roof replacement, for Baty Villas, located on Engman Street in Clearwater. Baty Villas is a 16-unit apartment complex providing permanent supportive housing for homeless families.
The LURA will become effective immediately and expire on December 31, 2024.
Background/Explanation:
In accordance with the adopted Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, it is necessary to enter into Specific Performance Agreements 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.
Fiscal Impact:
The total amount of funding for this agreement is not to exceed $57,136.00 during the term of the Agreement. Funding for this Agreement is budgeted from FY17 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a) (1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Renea Vincent, Director, Planning
Partners:
Homeless Emergency Project, Inc.
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Attachments:
Specific Performance Agreement
Land Use Restriction
Resolution 16-45