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 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 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 GRANT FUNDS IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,085,268 TO SPECIFIED SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES, RAPID RE-HOUSING SERVICES, RENT PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN BROWARD COUNTY AND FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE SPECIFIED SERVICE PROVIDERS AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUDGETARY ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENTS WITH THE PROVIDERS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of 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 agreements with specified service providers.
What Action Accomplishes
Adoption of the Motion authorizes funding for specified service providers to assist the Human Services Department ("HSD") in providing services that address the multifaceted needs of the homeless population in Broward County using a collaborative, comprehensive, and integrated approach.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE HOUSING OPTIONS, SOLUTIONS, AND SUPPORTS DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
These actions support the Commission's value of "build...
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