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Agreement with the Florida Department of Children and Families for Fixed Capital Outlay Grant for the Homeless Center Project (B)
This is a request for the City Commission to authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement Governing Fixed Capital Outlay Grants and Aids for the Empowerment Center.
Explanation
On August 21, 2014, the City Commission approved a $300,000 budget appropriation for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for the Empowerment Center project, and authorized the Mayor to sign all documents related to accepting a $300,000 grant award from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). The grant is for a capital project to include improvements and repairs such as roof replacement, exterior building painting, and renovating the commercial kitchen. DCF provided the City with a standard form grant agreement that includes a requirement for a 10-year mortgage lien on the property, in accordance with Section 402.73(3), Florida Statutes. Because the grant agreement includes the requirement for a mortgage lien, City staff is requesting that the City Commission approve the attached Agreement Governing Fixed Capital Outlay Grants and Aids.
Fiscal Note
The City will receive the $300,000 grant award from the Florida Department of Children and Families for capital improvements and repairs at the Empowerment Center.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the Mayor to execute and the Clerk to certify/attest the Agreement and all other necessary grant documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.