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County Administrator's Report 16. 14.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	12/10/2015
Issue: Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini-Grant Agreements
From:	Tonya Gant
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini-Grant Agreements - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini-Grant Agreements:

A. Approve the Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini-Grant Agreement between Escambia County and the Ebonwood/Oakcrest/Gary Circle Homeowner's Association, Inc., awarding a Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Grant, in the amount of $500, for the Ebonwood Community Center Upgrade Project, located in the Englewood Community Redevelopment Area; and

B. Approve the Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini-Grant Agreement between Escambia County and the Community Improvement Association, Inc., awarding a Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Grant, in the amount of $400, for the Montclair Neighborhood Watch Signs Project, located in the Palafox Community Redevelopment Area; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Agreements and all related documents as required to implement the projects.

[Funding: Fund 129/2010 and 2011 CDBG, Cost Centers 370214 and 370216]

BACKGROUND:

The 2010 and 2011 Escambia Consortium Annual Action Plans approved by the Board on July 8, 2010 and August 4, 2011 included a CDBG allocation for Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Projects targeting the County's designated Community Redevelopment Areas (Exhibit I). The Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Grant, implemented through the Neighborhood & Human Services Department, provides funds from CDBG resources to encourage community and volunteer based redevelopment efforts.

The proposals submitted by the Ebonwood/Oakcrest/Gary Circle Homeowner's Association, Inc. (Ebonwood) and Community Improvement Association, Incorporated (Community) have been reviewed by staff of the Neighborhood & Human Services Department. The Ebonwood proposal is for the purchase of additional tables and chairs to support activities in the Ebonwood Community Center and will not exceed $500; a copy of the Agreement, including the group's original application is included in Exhibit II. The Community proposal will purchase yard signs to announce meetings, a banner, and a magnetic watch sign for vehicles and will not exceed $400; a copy of the Agreement, including the group's original application is included in Exhibit III.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The funds for these Projects are budgeted in Fund 129/2010 and 2011 CDBG, Cost Centers 370214 and 370216.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Agreements have been reviewed and approved by Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney.

PERSONNEL:

No impact related to additional personnel associated with these Grant Agreements.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

An Agreement mutually approved and executed between the County and the Project sponsors is required for implementation of each Project.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Implementation and oversight will be provided by Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED) and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), as needed.

Attachments
Ex I-2010-2011 HUD Ann Plans
Ex II-Ebonwood Agreement
Ex III-Montclair Mini Grant Agreement