Subject:
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Public Hearing, Re: Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Action Plan to Add Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Funds
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Fiscal Impact:
There is no impact to the General Fund. $848,028 in Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) related funds have been allocated to Brevard County.
Dept/Office:
Housing and Human Services
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners (1) hear and consider input from the public regarding the Substantial Amendment, (2) approve the Substantial Amendment, (3) authorize the County Manager to endorse all related documents for submission to HUD, (4) authorize the County Manager to execute all related contracts, amendments, and modifications upon approvals of Risk Management and the County Attorney's Office, and (5) authorize the County Manager to approve all necessary budget change requests.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law on March 27, 2020. Among its provisions is an additional $5 billion in funding under the Community Development Block Grant program. In order for the County to obtain access to allocated funds there must be an identified and approved activity in the 2019-2020 Brevard County Consolidated Action Plan.
The current plan does not include any activities that can be utilized for the prevention, preparation, or response to the coronavirus. This Substantial Amendment (SA) adds a Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) activity which will allow for the use of these funds while maintaining compliance with federal rules and regulations. Utilizing the currently available guidance from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), this broad SA has been created to be as responsive and flexible as possible. Examples for the uses of CDBG-CV funds are below and attached:
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