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Second Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Program Subaward Specific Performance and Use Restriction Agreement with WestCare GulfCoast - Florida, Inc., for A Turning Point Emergency Shelter facility rehabilitation.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Second Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Subaward Specific Performance and Use Restriction Agreement (Second Amendment) with WestCare GulfCoast - Florida, Inc. (WestCare), for A Turning Point Emergency Shelter (Turning Point), for a CDBG funded facility rehabilitation.
• This Second Amendment extends the term of Agreement CD21WCTP2 three (3) months to June 30, 2024, to provide additional time for project completion, and extends the term of the Restricted Period three (3) months, to July 1, 2043, restricting the use of the property as an emergency shelter to homeless individuals with substance abuse issues.
• The funding amount, not to exceed $310,982.00 during the term of the Agreement, remains unchanged.
• On May 9, 2023, the County provided CDBG funding to WestCare for rehabilitation costs to include the installation of a commercial grade emergency generator, renovation of bath and shower rooms, and the replacement of windows, at WestCare’s Turning Point emergency shelter facility, located at 1801-5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, benefitting approximately 950 homeless persons with substance abuse issues.
• On December 26, 2023, the First Amendment extended the term of the Agreement CD21WCTP2 six (6) months to March 31, 2024, to provide additional time for project completion, and extended the term of the Restricted Period six (6) months, to April 1, 2043.
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Strategic Plan:
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2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community
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Summary:
This Second Amendment to Agreement CD21WCTP2 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 March 31, 2024. WestCare is unable to complete the project on or before the expiration date due to delays receiving the generator for installation at the facility. It is necessary to extend the term of the Agreement three (3) months to June 30, 2024, as additional time is required for project completion. As a result of the term extension, it is necessary to extend the term of the Restricted Period three (3) months to July 1, 2043, restricting the use of the property as an emergency shelter to homeless individuals with substance abuse issues.
Background/Explanation:
On July 13, 2021, the Board executed Resolution No. 21-47, which approved the 2021-2022 (FY22) Action Plan. The WestCare Turning Point Facility Rehabilitation Project was approved as a facility rehabilitation activity in the Action Plan.
On August 22, 2022, the County Administrator executed CDBG Agreement CD21WCTP, as recorded in Official Records Book 22194, Page(s) 904-937,providing a maximum of $207,234.00 in CDBG funding to the WestCare for the WestCare Turning Point Facility Rehabilitation Project.
On September 1, 2022, WestCare executed a Declaration of Restrictions, as recorded in Official Records Book 22194, Page(s) 938-941,restricting the use of the property as an emergency shelter to homeless individuals.
On May 9, 2023, the Board Chair executed CDBG Agreement CD21WCTP2, providing CDBG funding for rehabilitation improvements including the installation of a commercial grade emergency generator, renovation of bath and shower rooms, and the replacement of windows, at WestCare’s Turning Point emergency shelter facility, located at 1801-5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, benefitting approximately 950 homeless persons with substance abuse issues.
On December 26, 2023, the County executed a First Amendment, as recorded in Official Records Book 22661, Pages 1085-1087, extending the term of the Agreement six (6) months to March 31, 2024, to provide additional time for project completion, and extended the term of the Restricted Period six (6) months, to April 1, 2043.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact. The total amount of funding for this agreement is not to exceed $310,982.00 during the term of the Agreement. Funding for this Agreement is consistent with the County’s FY24 Adopted Budget for CDBG funds.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a) (1) and Resolution No.21-47
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:
Second Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Subaward Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement
First Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Subaward Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement, December 23, 2023
Community Development Block Grant Subaward Specific Performance and Use Restriction Agreement, May 9, 2023
Community Development Block Grant Subaward Specific Performance and Use Restriction Agreement, August 22, 2022
Project Location Map
Resolution No. 21-47