Submitted By: James Haynes
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Presentation By: James Haynes
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Department: Community Housing Services
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FORMAL TITLE:
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Resolution 2027-9 to approve the Emergency Solutions Grant program agreement between the City of Ocala and Marion County for outreach services in the amount of $100,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Fiscally Sustainable, Operational Excellence
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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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 2026, 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 2026-27. Of the $100,000, $12,000 will support the bus ticket program, giving homeless individuals the opportunity to ride a bus back to their original home, where they have a verified support system in place. The remaining $88,000 will offset the costs of outreach and referral specialists’ salaries and benefits, enabling them to work directly with our homeless population. Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The ESG grant permits in-kind contributions to satisfy the required 100 percent match. The City intends to meet this requirement through staff salaries allocated to grant-related activities that are not directly charged to it. Grant funding from Marion County will be received in revenue account 001-331-000-000-09-33175 and spent from expense accounts 001-060-927-554-55*.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
This resolution will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorne...
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