Okaloosa County BOCC — May 17, 2016 — Approval of Local Government Certification for Emergency Solutions — agenda request

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: May 17, 2016 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Roland Sims Jr. SUBJECT: Approval of Local Government Certification for Emergency Solutions Grant DEPARTMENT: County Administrator BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: In order for Opportunity Place, Inc. to apply for Emergency Solution Grant funds from the Florida Department of Children and Families, the County must recognize that the agency is operating in the area, and that the County agrees to allow the agency to seek the grant funds. BACKGROUND: Opportunity Place, Inc. provides housing assistance to financially challenged households throughout Okaloosa County. The Emergency Solutions grant program will enable the agency to assist homeless households obtain housing by providing rent and utility assistance. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations require non-profit organizations to receive certification of local government approval prior to accepting an Emergency Solutions Grant award. This approval signifies the knowledge of the referenced program operating in the local government jurisdiction, and that the local government agrees to allow the applicant to apply for the grant. Approval of the attached certification does not in any way obligate local funds. OPTIONS: Approve/Disapprove RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve certification for Opportunity Place, Inc. so that it may receive the grant funding. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: John Hofstad, County Administrator