LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH COUNCIL ON AGING OF WEST FLORIDA, INC.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve an Agreement for Services between the City of Pensacola and Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. for $70,000 under the Community Development Block Grant Program. Further, that City Council authorize the Mayor to take the actions necessary to execute and administer the Program Agreement consistent with the terms of the Agreement and Mayor’s Executive Powers as granted in the City Charter
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
On July 20, 2023, the City Council approved the 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action plan, which included a public service activity for nutritional meal programs for elderly income eligible residents for the 2023-24 fiscal year. This annual Agreement with Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. will provide nutritional meal services to include Meals on Wheels and Senior Dining site services to eligible City residents.
As a direct entitlement community, the City of Pensacola is eligible for CDBG funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. A minimum of 70% of CDBG funds must be spent on activities directly benefiting low and moderate income residents (at or below 80% or area median income).
PRIOR ACTION:
July 20, 2023-City Council approved the CDBG Annual Action Plan
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 70,000
Actual: $ 70,000
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No City general funds are required. Funds are available from 2023 CDBG funding.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
9/26/2023
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator
Meredith Reeves, Interim Housing Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) FY 2023-24 CDBG Council on Aging Agreement
PRESENTATION: No end