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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MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc., in the amount of $18,000, effective from the date of full execution through June 30, 2024, for fair housing outreach and education efforts; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments to the Agreement, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, that do not impose additional financial obligations on the County; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement as amended.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners (“Commission”) approval is required for agreements with external agencies.
What Action Accomplishes
Approval of the Agreement will facilitate outreach efforts to educate the public about their housing rights. These activities help protect families and individuals who believe they have been victims of discrimination.
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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 MOTION.
This action supports 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.” The Housing Options, Solutions, and Supports Division’s Human Rights Section uses the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Partnership funds to cover the cost of education and outreach activities to persons and entities subject to the agency’s fair housing law. This action funds the Partnership Agreement between Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc., and the Broward County for Fair Housing event on April 5, 2024.
The Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of County Attorney. A copy of the Agreement is attached as Exhibit 1.
Source of Additional Information
Alex Morales, Assistant Director, Housing Options, Solutions, and Supports Division (954) 375-5136
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The expenses associated with the Agreement, in the amount of $18,000, have been preapproved by HUD and Broward County. Broward County will be reimbursed by HUD for the full amount of the Agreement.