Agenda 12/14/2021 Item #16D24 (Resolution - HOME-ARP Grant)12/14/2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to authorize the County Manager or his designee to accept the HOME
Investment Partnerships - America Rescue Plan (HOME -ARP) Program Grant Award in the
amount of $2,729,078 for qualifying activities that provide housing, services, and shelter to
individuals or households experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness and other
vulnerable populations; and to authorize the County Manager or his designee to approve the
subsequent required HOME -ARP allocation plan submission. (Housing Grant Fund 705)
OBJECTIVE: To provide funding for activities that provide housing, services, and shelter to individuals
experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations.
CONSIDERATIONS: On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed ARP into law, which provides over
$1.9 trillion in relief to address the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, public
health, State and local governments, individuals, and businesses. To address the need for homelessness
assistance and supportive services, Congress appropriated $5 billion in ARP funds to be administered
through HOME to perform four (4) activities that must primarily benefit qualifying individuals and
families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations. These activities
include: (1) development and support of affordable housing, (2) tenant -based rental assistance (TBRA),
(3) provision of supportive services; and (4) acquisition and development of non -congregate shelter units.
The program is for the use of the $5 billion in ARP funds is the HOME -American Rescue Plan or
"HOME -ARP."
On September 22, 2021, Collier County received notice of the HOME -ARP award in the amount of
$2,729,078.00. In accordance with the Notice, and the HOME -ARP Grant Agreement, Collier County as
the Participating Jurisdiction (PJ), as of the Federal Award Date, may use up to five percent (5%) of the
total award for eligible administrative and planning costs.
Collier County will be required to prepare and submit a HOME -ARP allocation plan and related
documents in accordance with the HOME -ARP Notice. Once the HOME -ARP allocation plan has been
accepted by HUD in accordance with the HOME -ARP Notice, the remaining HOME -ARP funds may be
used on all eligible costs, including eligible project costs.
In addition, to expedite the submittal of the required forthcoming HOME -ARP allocation plan
authorization be given to the County Manager to approve the required submission to HUD. Once the
HOME -ARP allocation plan has been accepted by HUD all subsequent HOME -ARP sub -awards will be
brought to the Board of County Commissioners (Board) for approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: Budget Amendments are necessary to appropriate grant funding, in the amount of
$2,729,078, within Housing Grant Fund (705), Project 33777. The administrative cap is limited to 15%
or$409,361.70 of the total award. There is no match requirement.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact associated with this
Item.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority
vote for Board action. - JAB
RECOMMENDATION: To authorize the County Manager or his designee to accept the HOME
Investment Partnerships - America Rescue Plan (HOME -ARP) Program Grant Award in the amount of
Packet Pg. 2026
16. D.24
12/14/2021
$2,729,078 for qualifying activities that provide housing, services, and shelter to individuals or
households experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness and other vulnerable populations; and
to authorize the County Manager or his designee to approve the subsequent required HOME -ARP
allocation plan submission.
Prepared By: Hilary Halford, Sr. Grant & Housing Coordinator, Community and Human Services
Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. HOME -ARP AGREEMENT STAMPED (PDF)
2. HUD Award Transmittal Letter HOME -ARP Funds (PDF)
3. Resolution revised and CAO stamped (PDF)
Packet Pg. 2027
16. D.24
12/14/2021
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.13.24
Doe ID: 20247
Item Summary: Recommendation to authorize the County Manager or his designee to accept the
HOME Investment Partnerships - America Rescue Plan (HOME -ARP) Program Grant Award in the
amount of $2,729,078 for qualifying activities that provide housing, services, and shelter to individuals or
households experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness and other vulnerable populations; and
to authorize the County Manager or his designee to approve the subsequent required HOME -ARP
allocation plan submission. (Housing Grant Fund 705)
Meeting Date: 12/14/2021
Prepared by:
Title: — Community & Human Services
Name: Hilary Halford
10/26/2021 9:23 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager - Federal/State Grants Operation — Community & Human Services
Name: Kristi Sonntag
10/26/2021 9:23 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Community & Human Services
Maggie Lopez
Additional Reviewer
Community & Human Services
Jacob LaRow
Additional Reviewer
Operations & Veteran Services
Kimberley Grant
Additional Reviewer
Community & Human Services
Todd Henry
CHS Review
Public Services Department
Todd Henry
Public Services Department
Grants
Erica Robinson
Level 2 Grants Review
County Attorney's Office
Jennifer Belpedio
Level 2 Attorney of Record Review
Public Services Department
Dan Rodriguez
PSD Department Head
Office of Management and Budget
Debra Windsor
Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review
County Attorney's Office
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review
Growth Management Operations Support
Christopher Johnson
Grants
Therese Stanley
Additional Reviewer
County Manager's Office
Amy Patterson
Level 4 County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners
Geoffrey Willig
Meeting Pending
Completed 11/08/2021 9:05 AM
Completed 11/08/2021 11:56 AM
Completed 11/08/2021 12:22 PM
Skipped 11/09/2021 11:25 AM
Completed 11/09/2021 11:50 AM
Completed 11/10/2021 4:20 PM
Completed 11/16/2021 10:59 AM
Completed 12/02/2021 10:13 AM
Completed 12/02/2021 10:47 AM
Completed 12/03/2021 9:59 AM
Additional Reviewer Completed
Completed 12/06/2021 1:00 PM
Completed 12/08/2021 11:11 AM
12/14/2021 9:00 AM
Packet Pg. 2028
16. D.24.a
HOME ARP Grant Agreement
Tille 11 of the Cranston -Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act
Assistance Listings 1/14.239— 110ME. InvcslnienI Partnerships frogranl
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning and Development
1. Grantee Name and Address
Collier County
3301 E Tamiamt Trail
Naples, FL 34112
2. Grant Number (Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN)
M21-UP120217
3a Tax Identification Number
596000558
3b. Unique Enlily Identifier (formerly DUNS)
076997790
4. Appropriation Number
861/50205
5. Budget Period Start and End Date
FY 2021 — 09/30)2030
6. Previous Obligation (Enter "0' for initial FY allocation)
$0
a. Formula Funds
$
7. Current Transaction (+ or -)
$2,729,078.00
a. Administrative and Planning Funds Available on Federal Award Date
$136.453,90
b. Balance of Administrative and Planning Funds
S272,907.80
c. Balance of Formula Funds
S2,319,716.30
8. Revised obligation
5
a. Formula Funds
$
9. Special Conditions (check applicable box)
❑ Not applicable ❑ Attached
10. Federal Award Date (HUD Official's Signature Date)
09/2012021
11. Indirect Cost Rale' 112. Period of Performance
Administering AgenCylDept. Indirect Cost Rate Direct Cost Base Date in Box #10 - 09/3012030
—% If funding assistance will be used for payment of indirect costs pursuant to 2 CFR
200, Subpart E-Cost Principles, provide the name of the departmentlagency, its
% indirect cost rate (including if the de minimis rate is charged per 2 S CFR 200.414), and
the direct cost base to which the fate will be applied. Do not include cost rates for
subfecipients.
The HOME -ARP Grant Agreement (the "Agreement`) between the Department of }lousing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Grantee is made pursuant to the authority
of the HOME investment Partnerships Act (42 U.S.C. 12701 et seq.) and Section 3205 of the American Rescue Plan (P.L. 117-2) (ARP). HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 92 (as
may be amended from time to time), the CPO Notice entitled 'Requirements for the Use of Funds in the HOME -American Rescue Plan Program' (HOME -ARP Implementation
Notice), the Grantee's HOME -ARP aBocah'on plan (as of the date of HUD's approval), and this HOME -ARP Grant Agreement, form HUD-40093a, including any special conditions
(in accordance with 2 CFR 200.208), constitute part of this Agreement. HU D's payment of funds under this Agreement is subject to the Grantee's compliance with HUD's electronic
funds transfer and information reporting procedures issued pursuant to 24 CFR 92.602 and the HOME -ARP Implementation Notice. To the extent authorized by HUD regulations
at 24 CFR part 92, HUD may, by its execution of an amendment, deobligate funds previously awarded to the Grantee without the Grantee's execution of the amendment cr other
consent. The Grantee agrees that funds invested in HOME -ARP activities under the HOME -ARP Implementation Notice are repayable in accordance with the requirements of the
HOME -ARP Implementation Notice. The Grantee agrees to assume all of the responsibility for environmental review, decision making, and actions, as specified and required in
regulation at 24 CFR 92.352 and 24 CFR Part 58, as well as the HOME -ARP Implementation Notice.
The Grantee must comply with the applicable requirements at 2 CFR part 200, as amended, that are incorporated by the program regulations and the HOME -ARP
Implementation Notice, as may be amended from time to time. Where any previous or future amendments to 2 CFR part 200 replace or renumber sections of part 200 that are cited
specifically in the program regu}ations or HOME -ARP Implementation Notice, activities carried out under the grant after the effective date of the 2 CFR part 200 amendments will
be governed by the 2 CFR part 200 requirements, as replaced or renumbered by the part 200 amendments.
The Grantee shall comply with requirements established by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning the Universal Numbering System and System for Award
Management (SAM) requirements in Appendix I to 2 CFR part 200, and the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) in Appendix A to 2 CFR part 170.
Funds remaining in the grantee's Treasury account after the end of the budget period will be cancelled and thereafter not available for obligation or expenditure for any purpose.
Per 31 U.S.C. 1652, the Grantee shall not incur any oNiaal ons to be said with such assistance after the end of the Budoel Period.
13. For the U.S. Department of HUD (Name and Title of Authorized Official) 14/ 15. Date
Ann D. Chavis, CPD Director /1 09/22/202 t
16. For the Grantee (Name and Title of Authorized Official) ! 17. Signature 18. Date
f I l I
19. Check one: ® Initial Agreement
20. Funding Information: HOMEARP
Source of Funds Appropriation Code
2021 861/50205
ATTEST
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL. CLERK
❑ Amendment #
PAS Code Amount
HMX $2,729.078.00
Page 1
Approved as to form and legality
Assistant County Attorne
y
R
—O
form HUD-40093a
Packet Pg. 2029
Packet Pg. 2029
16. D.24.a
21. Additional Requirements: These additional requirements are attached and incorporated into this Agreement. The
Grantee agrees to these additional requirements on the use of the funds in 7., as may be amended from time to time by
the Secretary.
a) As of the Federal Award Date, the Grantee may use up to the amount identified in 7.a. of this Agreement for eligible
administrative and planning costs in accordance with the HOME -ARP Implementation Notice.
b) Until the date of HUD's acceptance of the Grantee's HOME -ARP allocation plan, the Grantee agrees that it will not
obligate or expend any funds for non -administrative and planning costs, in accordance with the HOME -ARP
Implementation Notice.
c) In accordance with the HOME -ARP Implementation Notice, as of the date of acceptance by HUD of the Grantee's
HOME -ARP allocation plan, HUD shall make the amount identified in line 7. of this Agreement available to the
Grantee.
d) If the Grantee does not submit a HOME -ARP allocation plan or if the Grantee's HOME -ARP allocation plan is not
accepted within a reasonable period of time, as determined by HUD, the Grantee agrees that all costs incurred and
HOME -ARP funds expended by the Grantee will be ineligible costs and will be repaid with non -Federal funds.
22. Special Conditions
Page 2 of 2 form HUD-40093a�
Packet Pg. 2030
16. D.24. b
U.S, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Planning & Development Division
Region IV, Miami Meld Office
Brickel€ Plaza Federal Building
909 SE First Avenue, Room 600
Mlaml, FL 33131-3042
September 22, 2021
Mr. Marls Isackson, County Manager
Collier County
3299 Tarniami Trail East, Suite 202
Naples, FL 34112,
Dear Mr. Isackson,
The American Rescue flan Act of 2021 appropriated $5 billion to provide housing,
services, and shelter to individuals experiencing honncless and other vulnerable populations, to
be allocated by formula to jurisdictions that qualified for HOME Investment Partnerships
Progf-am allocations in Fiscal Year 2021. On September 13, 2021, the Department published a
notice, titled: Regrthvments frnR the Use of Funds in the HOME -American Rescue Plea? Progrmn
(the Notice), which you are encouraged to review to assist in developing your program.
Enclosed is the Grant Agreement for the HOME Investment Partnerships — America Rescue Plan
(HOME -ARP) program:
In accordance with the Notice, and the HOME ARP Grant Agreement, a Participating
Jurisdiction (N), as of the Federal Award Date, may use up to five percent of its total award for
administrative and planning costs. Once your HOME -ARP Allocation Plan is approved by
HUD, the remaining award will be made available,
HOME, investment Partnerships - Ainerican Rescue Plan (HOME -ARP)
$2,729,078.00
Transmittal of this Grant Agreement does not constitute approval of the activities
described in your HOME -ARP Allocation Plan. You are reminded that you, as the PJ, are
responsible for ensuring that all grant funds are used in accordance with all program
requirements, An executed Grant Agreement is a legally binding agreement between the
Department of Housing and Urban Development and Collier County.
To establish a Lime of Credit for the HOME -ARP award, it will be necessary for your
agency to sign, execute and return one (1) cope of the Grant Agreement. If there is a need to add
or remove individuals authorized to access the Integrated Disbursement Information System
(IDIS), please submit an IDIS Online Access Request Form (HUD 27055), Also, please ensure
HUD's 1111sslon !s to create strong, sustainable, 111clusive 0011111ttr1ttttes and quality, affordable homesfor afl,
wY1v1Y.1111d3 gQv espanar,1111d.gov
Packet Pg. 2031
16. D.24. b
the IDIS Online Access Request Form is notarized and returned to this office with your Grant
Agreement. Additionally, if there is a need to establish or change the depository account where
these Hinds are to be wired, a Direct Deposit Sign -Up form (SF -I 199A) must be completed by
your financial institution and returned to this office with a copy of a voided check.
You are reminded that certain activities are subject to the provisions of 24 CFR Part 58
(Iluvironmental Review Procedures), Funds for such activities may not be obligated or
expender] until HUD has approved the release of funds in writing, A request for release of funds
(RROF) must be accompanied by an environmental certification, and until the RROF is approved
and notification is received, no I -IUD funds should be committed. If the project or activity is
exempt per 24 CFR 58.34 or categorioally excluded (except in extraordinary circumstances), no
RROF is required,
Please execute two (2) copies of the HOME -ARP Grant Agreement with electronic
signatures. In response to COVID-19, HUD authorizes you to electronically execute the grant
agreement with your electronic signat► m Return one (1) of the agreements to this office to the
attention of CPD General Correspondence Mailbox, at CPD Generalcorr-Migohud.gov and
copy Ann D, Chavis, Director, Community Planning and Development; Ann.D.Chavis@hud,gov
and Lisa Bustamante, Program Manager at; Fiordaliza.Bustaiiiante litid.gov, . Also, maintain a
copy of the agreement with your original signature on site in your program files.
HUD congratulates Collier County on its grant award, and we look forward to assisting
you in accomplishing your programs goals. If you have any questions or need further
information of assistance, please contact Nora Casal-Cintron Sr, CPD Representative at
nora,e.casalcintroQhLid, Roy
Sincerely,
Ann D, Chavis, Director
Office of Community Planning and
Development
Enclosures
2
i
Packet Pg. 2032
16. D.24.d
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF THE HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS-AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME -ARP)
PROGRAM GRANT AWARD BY ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE AS
REQUIRED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,729,028;
AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO APPROVE THE SUBSEQUENT
REQUIRED HOME -ARP ALLOCATION PLAN SUBMISSION,
HUD AGREEMENTS AND FORMS AS REQUIRED BY HUD; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the on March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the America Rescue Plan
(ARP) into law, to address the continued impact of the COVIDI9 pandemic on the economy,
public health, State and local governments, individuals and businesses; and
WHEREAS, to address the need for homelessness assistance and supportive services,
Congress appropriated $5 billion in ARP funds to be administered through HOME to perform
activities, as discussed in the Executive Summary, that primarily benefit qualifying individuals
and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations; and
WHEREAS, September 22, 2021 Collier County received notice of HOME -ARP award
in the amount of $2,729,078.00; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Notice, and the HOME -ARP Grant Agreement,
Collier County as the Participating Jurisdiction (PJ), as the Federal Award Date, may use up to
five percent of the total award for administrative and planning costs; and
WHEREAS, upon acceptance of the HOME -ARP grant agreement with HUD Collier
County will be required to prepare and submit a HOME -ARP allocation plan and related
documents in accordance with the HOME -ARP Notice; and
Packet Pg. 2033
16. D.24.d
WHEREAS, once the HOME -ARP allocation plan has been accepted by HUD in
accordance with the HOME -ARP Notice, the remaining HOME -ARP. funds may be used on all -
eligible coast, including eligible project costs; and
WHEREAS, to expedite the submittal of the required forthcoming HOME -ARP
allocation plan authorization be given to the County Manager to approve the required submission
to HUD according to the submission guidelines; and
WHEREAS, once the HOME -ARP allocation plan has been accepted by HUD all
subsequent HOME -ARP subawards will be brought to the Board of County Commissioners for
approval through a Substantial Amendment of the FY2019-2020 Annual Action Plan process.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. The Board of County Commissioners of Collier County approves all U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development grant awards and takes all necessary actions to
implement the HOME -ARP program.
2. The Board of County Commissioners authorizes the County Manager to execute D
a
E
certifications, SF 424 documents, Funding Approval Agreements and all other N
0
documents needed to implement the HOME -ARP award, either through ink or
c
electronic signature, and subsequent required HOME -ARP Allocation Plan.
aD
3. Collier County is required to submit a HOME -ARP Allocation Plan as set forth by the
L
C
Notice.
0
4. All subsequent HOME -ARP subawards will be brought to the Board of County
Commissioners for approval through the Substantial Amendment of the FY2019-2020 E
s
Annual action Plan process.
� a
D
Packet Pg. 2034
16. D.24.d
5. SEVERABILITY. If any section, if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Resolution is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Resolution.
6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption by a
majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners.
This Resolution adopted this day of 2021, after motion, second
and majority vote favoring same.
ATTEST:
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK
LN
, Deputy Clerk
Approved as to form and
legality:
Jennifer A. Belpedio
Assistant County Attorney
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRPERSON
ok
Packet Pg. 2035