Broward County Approves $15.5 Million for Homelessness Services

Original title: A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution providing funding for certain services, the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND DISBURSEMENT OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,809,787 AND A BROWARD COUNTY MATCH CONTRIBUTION OF $2,732,603 FOR AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $15,542,390 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025 AND 2026 TO EXISTING SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A NEW AGREEMENT WITH A SPECIFIED SERVICE PROVIDER AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUDGETARY ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: (T-11:04 AM) Approved Resolution No. 224. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution in the Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Continuum of Care Fund in the amount of $15,542,390 for supportive services, housing, and rental assistance for individuals and families in Broward County who are experiencing homelessness, in addition to providing for operational and administrative expenses. ACTION: (T-11:04 AM) Approved Resolution No. 225. VOTE: 9-0. C. MOTION TO ADJUST personnel cap to 6,835 positions to add one new grant-funded position within the HUD Continuum of Care Fund. The position will provide operational and administrative support to Broward County’s Continuum of Care programs. ACTION: (T-11:04 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. D. MOTION TO APPROVE waivers of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, for the following Broward County advisory board members holding an employment or contractual relationship with an entity receiving funds for the performance of services under this agenda item: 1. Thomas M. Campbell 2. Cathy Stutin ACTION: (T-11:04 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0.