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Approval of City Grant Agreement for United Way 2-1-1 Program

Original title: ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the City a Grant Agrmt btwn the City & United Way of Northeast Florida, Inc. (UWNEFL) for the United Way 2-1-1 Prog as Originally Authd by Ord 2024-504-E, Subj to a Revised Term Sheet & Budget as Described Herein; Waiving Sec 118.107 (Nonprofits to Receive Funding Through a Competitive Evaluated Award Process), Pt 1 (General Provisions), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract with UWNEFL; Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contract Compliance Div of the Finance Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Howland) (Co-Sponsor CM Peluso) 4/22/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F 5/5/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/5/25 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/6/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/13/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/19/25 NCSPHS Approve 6-0 5/19/25 R Approve 7-0 5/20/25 F Approve 6-0 5/27/25 CO Approve 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/13/25

Record date · May 27, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance authorizes the City to enter into a direct grant agreement with the United Way of Northeast Florida to support the 2-1-1 information and referral service. It bypasses the standard competitive bidding process for nonprofits to ensure the continuation of this specific program.

Why it matters

The City is bypassing its standard competitive bidding rules to provide direct funding to the United Way for the 2-1-1 service, which connects residents to essential community resources.

Who It Affects

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United Way of Northeast Florida

The organization is receiving a direct grant from the City to operate the 2-1-1 program.

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City Finance Department

The Grants & Contract Compliance Division is tasked with overseeing the contract and ensuring compliance.

Key Facts

  • The City Council approved Ordinance 2025-0303-E with a 17-0 vote.
  • The ordinance authorizes a direct grant agreement between the City and the United Way of Northeast Florida for the 2-1-1 program.
  • The agreement is subject to a revised term sheet and budget compared to the original authorization in Ordinance 2024-504-E.
  • The City waived Section 118.107 of the Ordinance Code, which normally requires nonprofits to undergo a competitive evaluated award process for funding.
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  • The Grants & Contract Compliance Division of the Finance Department is assigned oversight responsibility for the contract.
  • The ordinance was introduced on April 22, 2025, and received final approval on May 27, 2025.
  • A public hearing was held on May 13, 2025, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and Council Rule 3.601.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2-1-1 program?
The 2-1-1 program is a service that provides information and referrals to community resources, operated by the United Way.
Why did the City skip the competitive bidding process for this grant?
The City Council passed a waiver of Section 118.107 of the Ordinance Code to allow for a direct contract with the United Way, rather than requiring them to compete against other nonprofits for the funding.

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Bypassing Competitive Bidding

The City explicitly waived its standard competitive bidding requirement for nonprofits to ensure the United Way receives direct funding for the 2-1-1 program.

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