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 ADOPT Resolution providing funding for certain services, the title of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND DISBURSEMENT OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,546,705 AND A BROWARD COUNTY MATCH CONTRIBUTION OF $2,336,609 FOR AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $13,883,314 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024 AND 2025 TO SPECIFIED SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE NEW AGREEMENTS WITH SPECIFIED SERVICE PROVIDERS AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUDGETARY ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: (T-10:40 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-317.
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution in the HUD Continuum of Care Fund in the amount of $13,883,314 for supportive services, housing, and rental assistance for individuals and families in Broward County who are experiencing homelessness, in addition to providing for operational and administrative expenses.
ACTION: (T-10:40 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-318.
VOTE: 9-0.
C. MOTION TO APPROVE two new grant-funded positions within the HUD Continuum of Care fund. The positions will provide operational and administrative support to the County’s Homeless Continuum of Care programs.
ACTION: (T-10:40 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
D. MOTION TO APPROVE waivers of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, for the following Broward County advisory board members holding an employment or contractual relationship with an entity receiving funds for the performance of services under this agenda item:
1. Thomas M. Campbell
2. Cathy Stutin
ACTION: (T-10:40 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Broward County Board of County Commissioners (“Commission”) adoption of this Resolution is required for appropriation and disbursement of grant funds for agreements with external agencies and to authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreements.
B. Section 129.06(2)(d), Florida Statutes, requires a budget resolution to recognize revenue.
C. Commission adoption of this Resolution is required to create two new positions to support the work of the Homeless Continuum of Care.
D. A waiver of conflict arising under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, requires two-thirds approval by the Commission.
What Action Accomplishes
Adoption of Motions A, B, and C provides funding for two (2) new staff positions and continued funding for supportive services, housing, and rental assistance for individuals and families in Broward County who are experiencing homelessness, in addition to providing for operational and administrative expenses.
Approval of Motion D 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.” Funding supports two (2) new staff positions, the provision of supportive services, housing, and rental assistance for individuals and families in Broward County who are experiencing homelessness, in addition to providing for operational and administrative expenses.
On August 22, 2023 (Item No. 15), the Commission approved the submission of the Broward County grant application to HUD to continue funding for the existing continuum of care projects for the provision of supportive services, housing, and rental assistance for individuals and families in Broward County who are experiencing homelessness, in addition to providing for operational and administrative expenses.
Commission approval is requested for appropriation and disbursement of HUD grant funds to specified service providers (Exhibit 1, Attachment A). Broward County is responsible for providing a HUD-required match for all projects listed on Attachments A and B (Exhibit 1, Attachments A and B).
New agreements with the service providers identified with an “N” in Exhibit 1, Attachment A, will be in substantially the same form as the applicable standard form agreement previously approved by the Commission. Existing agreements with the service providers identified with an “R” in Exhibit 1, Attachment A, will be renewed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreements.
The Office of the County Attorney will review and approve as to form the agreements with the specified service providers prior to execution by the County Administrator.
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(12), 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 a two-thirds vote of the Commission after disclosure of the conflicting relationship (Motion D) in accordance with Section 112.313(12), Florida Statutes. Forms 4A, Disclosure of Business Transaction, Relationship, or Interest, are attached to this report as Exhibit 3 and constitute full disclosure of any existing conflicts.
Source of Additional Information
Patrice Paldino, Director, Housing Options, Solutions, and Supports Division
(954) 357-5686.
Alex Morales, Assistant Director, Housing Options, Solutions, and Supports Division
(954) 357-5136.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The total HUD appropriation is $13,883,314 which includes $11,546,705 in HUD funding and a $2,336,609 match (cash and in-kind) from Broward County.