Agenda 09/15/2009 Item #16D14
Agenda Item No. 16014
September 15, 2009
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners approves the carry-forward of
co-payment revenues and authorizes an expanded use of the funding to include rental
assistance for those displaced from Chinese Drywall from the collection of co-payments from
the Collier County Social Services Program.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain approval to carry-forward co-payment revenues and expand the
authorized use of the funding from the collection of co-payments from the Social Services
Program.
CONSIDERATIONS: On June 24, 2008, the Board of County COlmnissioners recognized
revenue from the collection of co-payments from the Collier County Social Services Program and
authorized the use of the funds for medical, dental care and prescription assistance for low income
residents of Collier County who are] 00% or below the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
For FY 08-09 the Program has collected $22,000 and has not needed to expend these extra funds to
date. However, a new issue has arisen regarding Chinese Drywall which is impacting our low
income citizens, affordable housing residents and our senior citizens. At least 30 low income
residents to date are being forced to relocate due to Chinese Drywall and are unable to pay the
higher rent.
Housing and Human Services is requesting that the $22,000 be encumbered to carry-forward into
_. fiscal year FY 09-10 and the eligible use be expanded to include temporary rental assistance to
Collier County residents at 50% Adjusted Median Income or below impacted by Chinese Drywall
or those residents who received previous affordable housing assistance from Collier County. The
assistance provided will be considered "last resort" and will be the delta between what a
renterlhomeowner usually pays and the new rent. The maximum assistance will not exceed $1500
per client and at no time will this assistance supersede the legal responsibility of any developer or
property management company.
FISCAL IMPACT: Should the Board approve the use of funding as proposed by this action, the
Office of Management and Budget will prepare a Resolution fi)f presentation to the Board at the
September 24,2009 Budget Hearings amending the FY 20] 0 budget to accommodate this action.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This request is consistent with the goals of the Housing
Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan to assist low income residents with
affordable housing opportunities.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed and approved by the County
Attorney's Office. This item requires majority vote only. This item is legally sufficient for Board
approval. - CMG
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approves and authorizes staff to calTy-forward
$22,000 from the collection of co-payments from the Social Services ProbTfam and expand the
eligible uses to include temporary rental assistance to those impacted by Chinese Drywall.
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PREPARED BY: Marcy Krumbine, Director, Housing and Human Services
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Agenda Item No. 16014
September 15, 2009
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
16014
Recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners to approve carry-forward co-
payment revenues and expands the authorized use of the funding to include temporary rental
assistance for those displaced by Chinese Drywall from the collection of co-payments from
the Social Services Progr"am.
Meeting Date:
9/15/200990000 AM
Prepared By
Marcy Krumbine Director Date
Public Services Housing & Human Services 8/24/200912:10:51 PM
Approved By
Marcy Krumbine Director Date
Public Services Housing & Human Services 8124/2009 1 :03 PM
Approved By
Kathy Carpenter Executive Secretary Date
Public Services Public Services Admin. 8/24/20092:25 PM
Approved By
Marla Ramsey Public Services Administrator Date
Public Services Public Services Admin. 81251200910:44 AM
Approved By
Colleen Greene Assistant County Attomer Date
County Attorney County Attorney Office 8f25f2009 11 :51 AM
Approved By
OMS Coordinator OMS Coordinator Date
County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget 8/2512009 1 :08 PM
Approved By
Jeff Klatzkow County Attorney Date
County Attorney County Attorney Office 8f26/2009 3:39 PM
Approved By
Sherry Pryor Management & Budget Analyst Date
County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget S/28f2009 12:03 PM
Approved By
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Leo E. Ochs, Jr. Deputy County Manager Date
Board of County County Manager's Office
Commissioners 8/30/2009 11 :48 AM
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