Agenda Item Name:
Title
State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Agreement between Alachua County and Alachua Habitat for Humanity Inc.
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Presenter:
Claudia Tuck
Stephen Weeks
Description:
Agreement with Alachua Habitat for Humanity for Owner Occupied Rehabilitation of homes using SHIP funds
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve and sign the agreement with Alachua Habitat for Humanity, Inc. to provide Owner Occupied Rehabilitation for very low and low-income households.
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Prior Board Motions:
None
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Sufficient budget exists 242.29.2975.554.34.63 $200,000.00
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Strategic Guide:
Housing
Background:
This Agreement will provide Alachua Habitat for Humanity, Inc. with SHIP funds on a reimbursement basis to make critical home repairs to 4-5 eligible, owner-occupied, very low and low-income households within Alachua County and outside of Gainesville city limits. The agreement extends through May 31, 2023.
Alachua Habitat for Humanity, Inc. is an independent, non-profit, organization led by a local board of directors that coordinate all aspects of their work, including fundraising and program oversight. Alachua Habitat for Humanity's Critical Home Repair program addresses unsafe and severely inadequate living conditions. The Critical Home Repair program supports the economic and cultural vibrancy of the community and preserves local affordable housing stock
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A Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) was advertised for the Alachua County Department of Community Support Services State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program, State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-2022 Funding Cycles. The BoCC previously adopted the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) 2021-2024 in support of these activities.