Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Tara Williams
Department: Human Services Division: Family Success Administration
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute Agreements between Broward County and the following agencies: 1) Hispanic Unity of Florida, Inc. (in the amount of $125,000), 2) Urban League of Broward County, Inc. (in the amount of $125,000), and 3) Arc Broward, Inc. (in the amount of $50,000), for a total of $300,000, for the provision of financial stability services to eligible Broward County residents, beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, with two one-year optional renewal terms, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments to the agreements, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, that do not impose any additional financial obligations on the County; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreements.
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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
This action provides access to an evidence-based program of bundled services that move individuals and families out of poverty, which helps Broward County residents achieve financial stability and self-sufficiency.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE FAMILY SUCCESS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This action supports the Commission's value of "building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions," and the goal of "delivering accessible human services that holistically address the whole person col...
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