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County Administrator's Report 13. 11.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	09/24/2015
Issue: Amendment #1 to Agreement for SHIP Volunteer-Based Disaster Housing Recovery Project
From:	Tonya Gant
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Amendment #1 to Agreement for SHIP Volunteer-Based Disaster Housing Recovery Project with United Way of Escambia County, Inc. - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Amendment #1 to the Agreement for SHIP Volunteer-Based Disaster Housing Recovery Project with United Way of Escambia County, Inc.:

A. Approve Amendment #1 to the Agreement for SHIP Volunteer-Based Disaster Housing Recovery Project with United Way of Escambia County, Inc. to extend the effective period through March 31, 2016; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Amendment and related documents as required to complete the Project.

[Funding: Fund 120/SHIP 2015, Cost Center 370201 (formerly 220445)]

BACKGROUND:

On October 9, 2014 the Board approved the Agreement for SHIP Volunteer-Based Disater Housing Recovery Project with United Way of Escambia County, Inc. (United Way), providing for $150,000 in State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program funding for materials, supplies, and subcontract services to be used by qualified volunteer organizations to assist survivors of April 2014 flooding (see Exhibit I for Board minutes). Completion of repairs has been dependent on the availability of qualified volunteer groups as well as intensive case management and legal aid to enable clients to be eligible for SHIP funding. The Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED) assisted with implementation by performing SHIP eligibility screening and client intake. United Way and the Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) have requested an Amendment (Exhibit II) to extend the Agreement through March 2016 in order to complete open cases and coordinate with volunteer groups that are returning in the fall. Three clients are complete and closed, with approximate expenditures of $23,500 to date. Four clients have been approved and have repairs in progress and another six clients are in application. Any funds not expended by March 31, 2016 will be released to the County for its repair programs.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

2015 SHIP funds are budgeted in Fund 120, Cost Center 370201. No additional funds have been requested.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Amendment has been reviewed and approved by Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney.

PERSONNEL:

No impact relating to County personnel associated with this Amendment.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Amendment #1 to the existing Agreement must be approved by the Board to extend the effective date.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Oversight of the Agreement will be provided by the Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED). NED will continue to provide technical support to United Way and LTRG case managers in reviewing client eligibility and associated SHIP document preparation.

Attachments
Ex I-BCC Agenda SHIP United Way
Ex II-SHIP United Way Amendment