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Community Development Block Grant Program Subaward Subrecipient Agreement with Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc. for operating expenses of Senior Companion Service Programs.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Subaward Subrecipient Agreement (Agreement) with Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc. (Seniors in Service) for operating expenses of Senior Companion Service Programs.
• This Agreement provides CDBG funding, not to exceed $36,538.00, for costs associated with providing senior companionship and support services through the Senior Companion Service Programs, benefitting approximately 150 low- and moderate-income elderly individuals.
• CDBG funds will be used for operating expenses including program delivery salaries and fringe benefits.
• The goal of the Senior Companion Service Programs is to assist low- and moderate-income at-risk elderly individuals by providing activities and support that enhance social connection, increase health knowledge, improve overall quality of life, and promote prolonged independence.
• The Agreement is effective for one (1) year, from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.
• The County received $2,726,214.16 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.
• Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a) (1) and Resolution No. 26-42.
• Funding for this Agreement is included in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Proposed Budget for the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department in the Community Development (CD) Grant Fund. Funding for future years is dependent on approval of the annual County Budget.
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Strategic Priorities:
Healthy and Safe Communities
2.2 Enhance community safety.
Smart Service Delivery
4.2 Achieve and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
4.4 Pursue continuous improvement.
Summary:
At the June 16, 2026, Board of County Commissioners (Board) meeting, the Board approved agenda item #7 (Granicus #26-0817A), Resolution No. 26-42 approving the FY27 Annual Action Plan. Included as an attachment in the approved Action Plan is the FY27 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 FY27 is funding of Seniors in Service for operating expenses. This Agreement will provide funding for operating expenses to include salaries and fringe benefits for the Senior Companion Service Programs, benefitting approximately 150 low- and moderate-income elderly individuals.
The Agreement is effective for one (1) year, from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.
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 $2,726,214.16 in CDBG funding for FY27. 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 23, 2026, with applications being due February 27, 2026. Applications were reviewed for funding eligibility and scored by CD 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 $36,538.00 during the term of the Agreement. Funding for this agreement is included in the FY27 Proposed Budget for the HCD Department in the CD Grant Fund. Funding for future years is dependent on approval of the annual County Budget.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a) (1) and Resolution No. 26-42.
Staff Member Responsible:
Gregg Mims, Director, Housing and Community Development
Bruce Bussey, Community Development Manager
Partners:
Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay
Attachments:
Community Development Block Grant Program Subaward Subrecipient Agreement
Project Location Map
2026-2027 CDBG and ESG Funding Recommendations
Resolution No. 26-42