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 ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $14,653,129 AND AN ESTIMATED BROWARD COUNTY MATCH CONTRIBUTION OF $3,182,219 FOR AN ESTIMATED AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $17,835,348 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026 AND 2027 TO EXISTING 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.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waivers of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, for the following Broward County advisory board member holding an employment or contractual relationship with an entity receiving funds for the performance of services under this agenda item: Tom C. Ruthardt.
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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 new agreements.
B. A waiver of conflict arising under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, requires two-thirds approval by the Commission.
What Action Accomplishes
Approval of Motion A provides continued funding for supportive services, housing, and rent assistance for individuals and families in Broward County who are experiencing homelessness, in addition to operational and administra...
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