SUBJECT
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Approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipient agreement between Polk County and HELP of Fort Meade, Inc. ($200,000 one-time expense).
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DESCRIPTION
Approve the CDBG subrecipient agreement between Polk County and HELP of Fort Meade, Inc., for the Building of Self-Sufficiency Project. HELP of Fort Meade will use CDBG Public Facilities funds to acquire a parcel of vacant land through their Building Self-Sufficiency project to assist those individuals who are homeless and those of a very-low or low-moderate income household. This property is located close to the downtown area of Fort Meade. Funds will also be used to acquire permits or associated fees for plans/drawings; possible engineer costs; and all other miscellaneous expenses. This lot will be used to build an approximate 70x120x12 steel building, which will furnish offices for staff performing case management services, food pantry for food bags giveaways, and thrift store. This new building will also include ADA accessible components to accommodate any disabled individuals. This project was approved by the Board of County Commissioners by adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Action Plan on July 25, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve this CDBG subrecipient agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted in the Special Revenue Grant Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jennifer Cooper, Manager
Housing and Neighborhood Development
jennifercooper@polk-county.net
863-534-5209