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 budget Resolution within the Unified Homeless Grant Fund to appropriate additional Florida Department of Children and Families ("DCF") Fiscal Year 2023-2024 grant funding in the amount of $750,000 for the provision of rapid rehousing and eviction prevention services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Broward County for the DCF grant period ending on June 30, 2024.
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Why Action is Necessary
Section 129.06(2)(d), Florida Statutes, requires a budget Resolution to recognize unanticipated revenue.
What Action Accomplishes
Adoption of Motion increased DCF Fiscal Year 2023-2024 grant funding for rapid rehousing and eviction prevention services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Broward County.
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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." Appropriation of the additional $750,000 of DCF fiscal year 2023-2024 grant funding (Exhibit 1) will assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Broward County.
Amendment No. 0008 to DCF Grant Contract No. JP003 increased the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 grant amount by $750,000 for an aggregate amount of $1,629,403 (Exhibit 2).
Source of Additional Information
Alex Morales, Assistant Director, Housing Options, Solutions, and Supports Division (954) 375-5136.
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