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Approve the Homeless Partnership Agreement FY2024-25 in the amount of $28,614 for continued support of housing operations in Seminole County and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement and any amendments. Countywide (Allison Thall, Community Services Director)
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Division:
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Community Services - Community Assistance
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Authorized By:
Allison Thall, Community Services Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Carrie Longsworth/407-665-2389
Background:
The Homeless Services Network (HSN) of Central Florida is designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as the lead agency on homelessness for our region - including Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties and the cities of Orlando, Kissimmee and Sanford. As the lead agency, HSN coordinates the region’s response to homelessness, provides training, recruits landlords for homeless housing, manages a coordinated entry system for all individuals seeking help, tracks data through the Homeless Management Information System, advocates for legislative and policy changes, and applies for and monitors grant funding to all nonprofit partners and governmental partners belonging Continuum of Care FL-507.
Part of the homeless response includes housing operations which encompasses landlord outreach and retention, rental housing inspections, master leasing, and the administration of rental payments to many of Seminole County’s homeless population. HSN receives funding for rental subsidies from both the State and Federal government and provides housing operations services for all families and individuals enrolled in one of those housing programs.
To support this effort, continued funding from the jurisdictions is needed. Seminole County has contributed $28,614 to the housing operations system since 2019. Staff is recommending a renewal of this funding to continue supporting housing operations for FY2024-25.
Requested Action:
Staff request the Board approve the Homeless Partnership Agreement FY2024-25 in the amount of $28,614 for continued support of housing operations in Seminole County and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement and any amendments.