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 No. 26-HOSS-HIP-5820-01, in substantially the form attached as Exhibit 1, between Broward County and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida, Inc., in the maximum funding amount of $100,000, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, to fund eviction prevention services for individuals 60 years of age or older and their families who are at imminent risk of homelessness; authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement, with any required modifications that do not impose any additional material financial or legal risk on the 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.
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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 this Motion allocates funds to maximize the provision of services and best meet the community's needs by preventing evictions and decreasing the risk of homelessness.
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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 allocation of funds to Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida, Inc. ("Coast to Coast") will ensure the most ef...
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