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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: November 5, 2013
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: Rick Owen
SUBJECT: Approval of Local Government Certification for Emergency Solutions
Grant
DEPARTMENT: County Administrator
BCC DISTRICT: All
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: In order for Opportunity 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 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 Inc so that it may receive the
grant funding.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Padgett, County Administrator