Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Tara Williams
Department: Human Services Division: Housing Options Solutions and Supports
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to approve and execute Second Amendment to Agreement No. 25-HOSS-HIP-2274-01 between Broward County and Women in Distress of Broward County, Inc., effective October 1, 2026, to increase the Agreement’s maximum funding amount from $48,688 to $101,429 and add housing case management as an authorized service category, to be consistent with the intent and impact of programs serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Broward County; subject to legal sufficiency review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement as amended.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, for the following Broward County advisory board member holding an employment or contractual relationship with an entity receiving funds for the performance of services under this agenda item:
1. Dr. Linda L. Parker
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Broward County Board of County Commissioners (“Commission”) approval is required for agreements with external agencies.
B. A waiver of conflict arising under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, requires two-thirds approval by the Commission.
What Action Accomplishes
Approval of Motion A enables the allocation of funds to continue providing services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Broward County.
Approval of Motion B waives the existence of any conflicts arising under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, as authorized under applicable law.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE HOUSING OPTIONS, SOLUTIONS, AND SUPPORTS DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
These actions support the Commission’s value of “building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives” and the goal of “delivering accessible human services that holistically address the whole person collaboratively and compassionately.”
On August 20, 2026 (Item No. 9), the Commission approved $48,688 in funding for Women in Distress of Broward County, Inc. (“WID”) for Fiscal Year 2027. Following staff review, the Housing Options, Solutions, and Supports Division (“HOSS-D”) now recommends allocating an additional $52,741 from the adopted budget for the housing case management service category. The additional funding will ensure the most effective and efficient use of currently budgeted resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Broward County.
HOSS-D’s recommendation is supported by a letter from the Homeless Continuum of Care Board (Exhibit 1).
Retroactive approval is requested to reimburse the provider for services already rendered to eligible clients.
Approval of this item would give rise to certain employment conflicts under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, which provides that “no public officer… shall have or hold any employment or contractual relationship with any business entity… which is… doing business with an agency of which he or she is an officer or employee.” In accordance with Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, Commission approval is required to waive any conflict of interest arising under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes. An effective waiver requires two-thirds vote of the Commission after disclosure of the conflicting relationship (Motion B) in accordance with Section 112.313(12), Florida Statutes. Form4A, Disclosure of Business Transaction, Relationship or Interest, is attached as Exhibit 2 and constitutes full disclosure of any existing conflict.
Source of Additional Information
Patrice Paldino, Director, Housing Options, Solutions, and Supports Division (954) 357-5686
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The Second Amendment to Agreement No. 25-HOSS-HIP-2274-01 is for a total maximum funding amount of $101,429 for the current Fiscal Year. Funds are allocated in the Human Services Department Housing Options, Solutions, and Supports Division Fiscal Year 2027 Adopted Budget.