Submitted By: James Haynes
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Presentation By: James Haynes
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Department: Community Development Services
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve Marion County’s standard professional services agreement for Emergency Solutions Grant Program funding for outreach services in the amount of $100,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Fiscally Sustainable
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 2024, 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 $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Source:
001-331-000-000-09-33153 Emergency Solutions Grant $100,000
Expenses:
001-060-906-554-55-12020 Salaries & Wages $ 72,000
001-060-906-554-55-21010 FICA Taxes $ 5,131
001-060-906-554-55-22012 Retirement - Gen Emp - DC $ 5,930
001-060-906-554-55-23010 Life & Health Insurance $ 16,853
001-060-906-554-55-24010 Worker’s Compensation $ 86
TOTAL $100,000
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
This agreement has been reviewed by the Contracting Officer in compliance with City policy.
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