Submitted By: Natalia Cox
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Presentation By: James Haynes
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Department: Community Development Services
FORMAL TITLE:
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Resolution 2026-5 to approve the Emergency Solutions Grant Program Agreement between Marion County and the City of Ocala with the goal to prevent further instances of homelessness and reduce the number of those currently experiencing literal homelessness in the amount of $99,437
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Fiscally Sustainable, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The Marion County Board of Commissioners’ long-term Emergency Solutions goal is to prevent further instances of homelessness and reduce the number of those currently experiencing literal homelessness. Marion County is the recipient of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program funds through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as an entitlement community.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
In August 2025, the City’s Office of Homeless Prevention (OHP) responded to the County’s Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to support its county-wide street outreach efforts. The City was awarded $99,437 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The ESG grant permits in-kind contributions to satisfy the 100 percent match requirement. The City intends to meet this requirement by allocating staff salaries to grant-related activities that are not directly charged to the grant.
Funds will be received and allocated as follows:
Source:
001-331-000-000-09-33153 Emergency Solutions Grant $99,437
Use:
001-060-927-554-55-12020 Salaries & Wages $65,000
001-060-927-554-55-21010 FICA Taxes $ 4,973
001-060-927-554-55-22012 Retirement - Gen Emp - DC $ 5,200
001-060-927-554-55-23010 Life & Health Insurance $13,921
001-060-927-554-55-23030 Long Term Disability $ 233
001-060-927-554-55-24010 Worker’s Compensation $ 110
001-060-927-554-55-49010 Other Current Charges & Obligations $10,000
TOTAL $99,437
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny
RESOLUTION 2026-5
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OCALA AND MARION COUNTY FOR OUTREACH SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,437
WHEREAS, the Marion County Board of Commissioners’ long-term Emergency Solutions goal is to prevent further instances of homelessness and reduce the number of those currently experiencing literal homelessness; and
WHEREAS, Marion County is the recipient of Emergency Solutions Grant Program funds through the Department of Housing and Urban Development as an entitlement community; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Office of Homeless Prevention responded to the County’s Notice of Funding Availability to support its county-wide street outreach efforts; and
WHEREAS, the City was awarded $99,437 in Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to meet the 100% match requirement through staff salaries allocated to grant-related activities that are not directly charged to the grant.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, duly assembled in regular session that the City Council President is hereby authorized to make, execute and deliver to Marion County the Standard Professional Services Agreement Emergency Solutions Grant Program FY 2025-2026 HESG
This resolution adopted this 4th day of November, 2025.
ATTEST: CITY OF OCALA
By: By:
Angel B. Jacobs Kristen M. Dreyer
City Clerk President, Ocala City Council
Approved as to form and legality:
By: _________________________________
William E. Sexton
City Attorney