Subject:
Community Development Block Grant Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement with Contemporary Housing Alternatives of Florida, Inc. for facility improvements.
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Recommended Action:
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement (SPA) with Contemporary Housing Alternates of Florida, Inc. (CHAF) for facility improvements.
• This Agreement provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for costs associated with facility improvements including roof replacement at the CHAF High Point Facility.
• The County’s Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) and Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) included funding for facility improvements at the YMCA of the Suncoast High Point Branch. The facility improvements had not been completed before the sale of the building to CHAF on September 25, 2020.
• CHAF has contracted with the High Point Neighborhood Family Center to utilize the building to provide community programs, services and recreation to approximately 6,710 low- and moderate-income individuals in the High Point target area.
• The Agreement is effective for six (6) months, from June 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 and is not to exceed $33,440.00 in CDBG funds.
• The use of the property is restricted to serving the specified population type until January 1, 2027.
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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
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 FY21 was the funding of facility improvements at the High Point Branch YMCA. The facility was sold to Contemporary Housing Alternates of Florida, Inc. on September 25, 2020. CHAF has contracted with the High Point Neighborhood Family Center to use the facility to provide community programs, services, and recreational opportunities to the low- and moderate-income individuals in the High Point target area. This Agreement will provide funding to replace the facility’s roof located at 5345 Laurel Place, Clearwater, Florida 33760.
The Agreement is effective for six (6) months, from June 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 and is not to exceed $33,400.00 in CDBG funds.
The use of the property is restricted to serving the specified population type until January 1, 2027.
Background/Explanation
In accordance with the adopted Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, it is necessary to enter into a SPA 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 $33,440.00 during the term of the Agreement. Funding for this Agreement is included in the County’s FY21 Adopted Budget for CDBG funds. The FY21 Estimate and FY22 request will be updated as needed to reflect the spending of these funds.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a) (1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Carol Stricklin, Director, Housing and Community Development
Partners:
Contemporary Housing Alternatives of Florida, Inc.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Attachments:
Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement
Property Location Map
2020-2021 CDBG and ESG Funding Recommendations
Resolution 20-69