Resolution 2006-161
RESOLUTION NO. 2006- 161
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THREE (3) CONTINUUM OF
CARE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT TOTALING
$622,521; AUTHORIZING ITS CHAIRMAN TO SIGN THE REQUIRED
GRANT AGREEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on May 27, 2003, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) directed that
Collier County become the Lead Agency in applying to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban
Care Homeless Assistance (CoC) grant; and
Development (HUD) on behalf of the County's social service agencies for the annual Continuum of
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children; 2) St. Matthews House/Wolfe Apartments; and 3)
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2005, the Board authorized CoC grant applications on behalf of: 1)
Collier County Hunger & Homeless Coalition; and
WHEREAS, HUD awarded these three requested CoC grants, totaling $622,521, through its
and
Supportive Housing Program, subject to the execution of individual grant agreements by the County;
the goals, objectives and policies set forth in the Housing Element of the Growth Management Plan;
of life for many of the homeless individuals and families within Collier County, thereby facilitating
WHEREAS, acceptance of these homeless assistance grants will improve the general quality
and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County to accept these CoC grants and authorize
the three grant agreements between the County and HUD as well as any other required agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. The Board accepts the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance grants awarded to: 1) The
Shelter for Abused Women & Children; 2) St. Matthews House/Wolfe Apartments; and 3) Collier
County Hunger & Homeless Coalition, totaling $622,521, which grants are attached hereto, and
authorizes its Chairman to execute the required grant agreements on behalf of the County.
2. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption by a majority vote of the Board.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second and majority vote this .J s ti day
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ATTEST:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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FRANK HALAS, Chairman
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