LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH FLORIDA, INC.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve a Legal Services Program Agreement between the City of Pensacola and Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. for $20,000 under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 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 15, 2021, the City Council approved a public service activity for legal services for income eligible residents to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. This Agreement with Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. will provide legal representation for tenants facing eviction, legal counseling, landlord/tenant issues, foreclosure mitigation and prevention, bankruptcy filings, title clearing, probate, elder and family law issues to income eligible city residents as well as provide a community outreach clinic to 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 15, 2021-City Council approved the CDBG FY 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan
FUNDING:
Budget: $20,000
Actual: $20,000
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No City general funds are required. Funds are available from 2021 HUD CDBG funding.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
11/30/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Marcie Whitaker, Housing Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) CDBG Legal Services Program Agreement
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