Subject:
First Amendment to the Specific Performance Agreement with Starting Right Now, Inc. for CDBG funded facility improvements.
Recommended Action:
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the First Amendment to the Specific Performance Agreement (SPA) with Starting Right Now, Inc. for facility improvements.
• The SPA provides $163,000.00 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for facility renovations. Starting Right Now provides services to unaccompanied homeless high school age youths.
• This amendment extends the term of the SPA to September 30, 2019, providing additional time for completion of renovations and improvements at the Starting Right Now facility.
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
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.2 Invest in communities that need the most
4.6 Support a vibrant community with recreation, arts, and culture to attract residents and visitors
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
Summary:
The First Amendment to the SPA will provide additional time for completion of the project, by extending the term three (3) months from June 30, 2019 to September 30, 2019.
Background/Explanation:
On June 20, 2017, the Board executed Resolution 17-37, which approved the 2017-2018 Action Plan. One of the projects to be carried out under the County’s 2017-2018 Action Plan is the Starting Right Now Facility Rehabilitation Project, benefitting approximately 50 unaccompanied homeless high school age youths.
On September 5, 2018, the County Administrator executed SPA CD17SRN, effective October 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019, providing $163,000.00 in CDBG funding.
Fiscal Impact:
The total amount of funding for this project is not to exceed $163,000.00 during the term of the Agreement. Funding for this Agreement is budgeted from FY18 CDBG funds. This amendment is a time-only extension and does not change the amount of funding.
Staff Member Responsible:
Renea Vincent, Director, Planning
Partners:
Starting Right Now, Inc.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Attachments:
First Amendment to the Specific Performance Agreement
Specific Performance Agreement, September 5, 2018
Property Location Map
Resolution 17-37