Subject:
Title
Public Hearing and Approval: RE: HOME American Rescue Plan Act (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan Substantial Amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan ($4,524,586)
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Fiscal Impact:
Brevard County will receive $4,524,586 in HOME-ARP grant funds. These funds will be deposited in Fund and Cost Center 1479-315139, which has been established specifically for this grant. There will be no impact to the General Fund.
Dept/Office:
Housing and Human Services Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing on the HOME American Rescue Plan Act (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan Substantial Amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan,
2. Approve the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan as a Substantial Amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan,
3. Authorize the County Manager to sign the required Applications for Federal Assistance (SF-424s) and certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as Brevard County's Authorized Representative,
4. Authorize the Housing and Human Services Department to submit all required documentation to HUD,
5. Authorize the Housing and Human Services Department to conduct procurements with the approval of the County Attorney, Risk Management, and Purchasing Services in order to accomplish the activities and services outlined in the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan,
6. Authorize the Housing and Human Services Department Director to endorse contracts, agreements, amendments, and modifications related to procured activities and services, and
7. Authorize the County Manager to execute all related budget change requests.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Brevard County, Florida receives federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) to support affordable housing and community development initiatives serving low-and moderate-income individuals in the community. Brev...
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