SUBJECT
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Approve the HOME American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funded Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program subrecipient agreement. ($200,000 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 rent and utility assistance for residents who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or part of the vulnerable populations. The Homeless Coalition has agreed to manage the HOME ARP TBRA program. Monthly rental and utility assistance will be paid directly to the landlord and/or utility company. The program is funded with federal HOME American Rescue Plan funds and is expected to support approximately five Polk County residents. Residents will receive case management services and life skills collaboration. The program will have a funding duration of two years.
This agreement, in the amount of $200,000 will be ratified from October 1, 2024, and will expire on September 30, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve and execute this HOME-APR Subrecipient 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
Housing & Neighborhood Dev. Manager
JenniferCooper@polk-county.net
863-534-5209