☒ Consent Agenda ☐Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing
☐ Regular Business 3:00 pm
☐ Public Hearing Agreement
DEPARTMENT: Administration
SUBMITTED BY: Peggy Waters
PRESENTED BY: Peggy Waters
TITLE & DESCRIPTION:
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Agreement Extension/FLCOMMERCE-Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV)
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REQUESTED MOTION:
To approve a nine (9) month extension with FLCOMMERCE for the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Agreement (CDBG-CV) through June 30, 2026 and allow the County Administrator to sign the Agreement Extension as presented.
SUMMARY:
DeSoto County entered into an Agreement with FLCOMMERCE on March 1, 2022, through September 30, 2025. This agreement extension allows for nine (9) months through June 30, 2026.
BACKGROUND:
DeSoto County has entered into an Agreement with FLCOMMERCE to administer a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program on property owned by DeSoto Cares Homeless Services, Inc., located within the City limits. A tiny town concept, including up to 8 homes, to help the homeless with the basic sheltering necessities and help prevent the transmission of COVID-19. Engineered drawings have been created for the tiny homes. This will be considered transitional housing, which DeSoto Cares will provide supportive services from a community center within the tiny town.
FUNDS:
Budget Amount: N/A
Actual Agenda Item Cost: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Explanation: Time only extension