SUBJECT
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Approve the HOME Funded Renewal Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Pilot Program sub-recipient agreement with the Homeless Coalition of Polk County. ($125,000 one-time expense).
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DESCRIPTION
The Polk County Housing and Neighborhood Development (HND) Office is partnering with the Homeless Coalition of Polk County (HCPC) to provide rental assistance vouchers for homeless families this year. The Homeless Coalition has agreed to manage this program for a second year to provide monthly rental and utility assistance paid to the landlord and/or utility company. The program is funded with federal HOME funds and is expected to support approximately five families with rent assistance, case management services, and life skills collaboration.
This agreement, in the amount of $125,000 will be ratified from October 1, 2024, and will expire on September 30, 2025. This project was approved by the Board of County Commissioners by adoption of the Fiscal year 2024 - 2025 Action Plan on July 2, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve and execute this HOME Sub-recipient Agreement between Polk County and the Homeless Coalition of Polk County.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Special Revenue Grant Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jennifer Cooper, HND Manager
Housing & Neighborhood Development Manager
jennifercooper@polk-county.net
863-534-5209