Agenda 11/14/2023 Item #16D 9 (Landlord Paument Agreement between Collier County and TEEN, LLC allowing CHS to administer Rapid Re-housing and homelessness prevention program)11/14/2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Landlord Payment Agreement between
Collier County and TEEN LLC, allowing the Community and Human Services Division (CHS) to administer
the Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention Program through the Emergency Solutions and Rapid
Unsheltered Survivor Housing Grants Program. (Housing Grant Fund 1835 and Housing Match Fund 1836)
OBJECTIVE: To implement the Board-approved action plan by providing rental assistance to individuals and
families who may be impacted by Hurricane Ian and who may also be homeless or at risk of homelessness in
Collier County.
CONSIDERATIONS: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides Emergency
Solutions Grants (ESG) and Emergency Solutions Grant RUSH (RUSH) funds to address housing-specific
homeless and at-risk homeless needs identified in the community. These funds may include payment for rental
application fees, security deposits, utility deposits or payments, last month’s rent, as well as short- or medium-term
rental assistance.
Every five (5) years, the County is required to prepare the Consolidated Plan outlining the goals and activities over
the next five (5) years for the HUD entitlement funds. The Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the
Collier County 2016-2021 Consolidated Plan on June 28, 2016, Agenda Item #16D23, and the corresponding
FY20-21 One-Year Action Plan on June 23, 2020, Agenda Item #11I. The 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan, including
the FY2021 One-Year Action Plan, was approved by the Board on June 22, 2021, Agenda Item #16D7, and the
FY22-23 One-Year Action Plan was approved by the Board on June 28, 2022, Agenda Item #16D4.
Funding Approval Agreements issued by HUD and approved by the Board for the ESG Program for FY20 were
executed on June 23, 2020, Agenda Item #16D17, and FY21 on June 22, 2021, Agenda Item #16D7 and FY22 on
June 28, 2022, Agenda Item #16D4. The Funding Approval Agreements require grant funds to be used for
homelessness and homeless prevention and recovery projects in accordance with 24 CFR 576.
On October 26, 2022, the County was notified of the award in the amount of $861,716 in Emergency Solution
Grant Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (ESG RUSH) funding. A Substantial Amen dment to the FY22-23
Annual Action Plan was approved by the Board on December 13, 2022, Agenda Item #16D8. accepting the ESG
RUSH funds with a period of performance date of February 14, 2023, to February 13, 2025. On February 17, 2023,
the final award agreement was received.
In order to fully expend the FY20, 21, and 22 ESG and ESG RUSH funds, it is necessary for the County to directly
administer an ESG/ESG RUSH program due to the lack of sub-recipients. As part of this program, the priority is to
serve those who are homeless and at risk of homelessness.
HUD requires that each landlord enter into a landlord agreement with the County for payment. Staff has identified
TEEN LLC as a landlord willing to participate in the program.
CHS has prepared a Landlord Payment agreement pursuant to 25 CFR 576.106 (e). Landlords are only paid for
those costs associated with the leases, i.e. rent, pet fees, utilities, etc. The maximum amount of assistance is
determined by the recertification eligibility of the tenant and as defined by the ESG program parameters. If this
item is approved, the attached standard Landlord Payment Agreement will be forwarded to the Board Chairman for
signature and execution and shall end upon thirty (30) days' written notice by either party.
FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed actions have no new Fiscal impact. The funding sources for the award are the
Emergency Solutions Grants which are budgeted in Housing Grant Fund (1835), Project 33764, 33824, and 33840.
The required match is budgeted in Housing Grant Fund (1836), Project 33764, and 33824.
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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for
Board approval. -DDP
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Acceptance and implementation of this will further the Goals,
Objectives, and Policies within the Housing Element of the Growth Management Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: To approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Landlord Payment Agreement between
Collier County and TEEN LLC, allowing the Community and Human Services Division to administer the Rapid
Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention Program through the Emergency Solutions and Rapid Unsheltered
Survivor Housing Grants Program.
Prepared By: Carolyn Noble, Grant Coordinator, Community and Human Services Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. [1822037] TEEN LLC Landlord Agreement (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.9
Doc ID: 26998
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Landlord Payment Agreement
between Collier County and TEEN LLC, allowing the Community and Human Services Division (CHS) to
administer the Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention Program through the Emergency Solutions and
Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing Grants Program. (Housing Grant Fund 1835 and Housing Match Fund 1836)
Meeting Date: 11/14/2023
Prepared by:
Title: – Community & Human Services
Name: Carolyn Noble
10/16/2023 4:34 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager - Federal/State Grants Operation – Community & Human Services
Name: Kristi Sonntag
10/16/2023 4:34 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Services Department Vanessa Collier Additional Reviewer Completed 10/17/2023 8:56 AM
Community & Human Services Kim Frazier Additional Reviewer Completed 10/17/2023 12:18 PM
Community & Human Services Donald Luciano Additional Reviewer Completed 10/18/2023 12:24 PM
Operations & Veteran Services Jeff Weir OVS Director Review Completed 10/18/2023 1:22 PM
Community & Human Services Kristi Sonntag CHS Review Completed 10/18/2023 1:28 PM
Public Services Department Todd Henry PSD Level 1 Reviewer Completed 10/19/2023 12:56 PM
County Attorney's Office Derek D. Perry Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 10/20/2023 7:04 PM
Public Services Department Tanya Williams PSD Department Head Review Completed 11/01/2023 9:49 AM
Grants Erica Robinson Level 2 Grants Review Completed 11/01/2023 11:44 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 11/01/2023 12:50 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 11/01/2023 1:30 PM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 11/02/2023 9:16 AM
Office of Management and Budget Blanca Aquino Luque Additional Reviewer Completed 11/02/2023 2:40 PM
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 11/03/2023 2:01 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 11/14/2023 9:00 AM
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CAO16.D.9.aPacket Pg. 1281Attachment: [1822037] TEEN LLC Landlord Agreement (26998 : TEEN LLC Landlord Agreement)
CAO16.D.9.aPacket Pg. 1282Attachment: [1822037] TEEN LLC Landlord Agreement (26998 : TEEN LLC Landlord Agreement)
CAO16.D.9.aPacket Pg. 1283Attachment: [1822037] TEEN LLC Landlord Agreement (26998 : TEEN LLC Landlord Agreement)
, Authorized MemberLANDLORD:TEEN LLC, a Florida LimitedLiability Company10/20/2023CAO16.D.9.aPacket Pg. 1284Attachment: [1822037] TEEN LLC Landlord Agreement (26998 : TEEN LLC Landlord Agreement)
CAO16.D.9.aPacket Pg. 1285Attachment: [1822037] TEEN LLC Landlord Agreement (26998 : TEEN LLC Landlord Agreement)