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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing the Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #24-081 in the Community Services Block Grant Fund to appropriate the funding in the amount of $193,641.00 for disaster relief supplement funding. Countywide (Timothy Jecks, Management & Budget Director) Requesting Department - Community Services
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Management and Budget
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Authorized By:
Timothy Jecks, Management & Budget Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Amirah Evanovich/407-665-7163
Background:
The State of Florida Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce) has provided the County with a notice of award for Disaster Relief Supplement Funding within the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program. These funds will be utilized for necessary expenses directly related to the consequences of Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, to support disaster recovery activities for individuals and families with low incomes.
The Disaster Relief Supplement Funds will support a range of locally identified services and strategies, as well as ongoing community recovery after the conclusion of emergency response efforts. Funds will be awarded in two phases. Phase 1 funding, in the amount of $17,792.38, is available for immediate use, and phase 2 funding, in the amount of $175,848, will be available in FY2024/25. There is no County Match required for the grant.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing the Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #24-081 in the Community Services Block Grant Fund to appropriate funding in the amount of $193,641.00 for disaster relief supplement funding.