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 Third Amendment to Agreement 25-HOSS-HIP-2136-01 between Broward County and Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc., increasing the Agreement's maximum funding amount by $135,000, from $174,644 to $309,644, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, to fund eviction prevention services for individuals and families at imminent risk of homelessness; 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 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 additional funds to Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc. ("Legal Aid") will ensure the most effective and efficient use of currently budgeted resources for eviction prevention services.
On September 16, 2025 (Item No. 6), the Commission approved the funding recommendations for Fiscal Year 2026 for agreements with nonprofit organizations to provide various services. On ...
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