Agenda 03/12/2024 Item #16D 4 (Landlord payment agreement to administer the Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention Program)03/12/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Landlord Payment Agreement between
Collier County and Clark Court Bungalows 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 Grant Programs.
CONSIDERATIONS: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides Emergency
Solutions Grants (ESG) and Emergency Solutions Grant Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (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 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan, including the FY2021
One-Year Action Plan, was approved by the Board on June 22, 2021, Agenda Item #16.D.7, the FY22-23 One-Year
Action Plan was approved by the Board on June 28, 2022, Agenda Item #16.D.4 and the FY23-24 One-Year Action
Plan was approved by the Board on July 11, 2023, Agenda Item #16.D.3.
Funding Approval Agreements issued by HUD and approved by the Board for the ESG Program FY22 on June 28,
2022, Agenda Item #16.D.4 and FY23 on July 11, 2023, Agenda Item #16.D.3. 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 Eme rgency Solution
Grant Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (ESG-RUSH) funding. A Substantial Amendment to the FY22-23
Annual Action Plan was approved by the Board on December 13, 2022, Agenda Item #16.D.8 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 FY22 and 23 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 identifie d
Clark Court Bungalows 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 Boar d 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), Projects 33824, 33840, and 33856.
The required match is available in Housing Grant Fund (1836), Project 33824, and Project 33856.
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
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Collier County and Clark Court Bungalows, 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 Grant Programs.
Prepared By: Loretta Blanco, Grant Coordinator, Community and Human Services Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Clark Court Bungalows LLC Landlord Payment Agreement (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.4
Doc ID: 27808
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Landlord Payment Agreement
between Collier County and Clark Court Bungalows 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 Grant Programs.
Meeting Date: 03/12/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Grants Coordinator I – Public Services Department
Name: Loretta Blanco
01/23/2024 4:06 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager - Federal/State Grants Operation – Community & Human Services
Name: Kristi Sonntag
01/23/2024 4:06 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Community & Human Services Kristi Sonntag Additional Reviewer Completed 02/14/2024 5:02 PM
Operations & Veteran Services Jeff Weir OVS Director Review Completed 02/15/2024 7:46 AM
Public Services Department Vanessa Collier Additional Reviewer Completed 02/15/2024 4:13 PM
Community & Human Services Donald Luciano Additional Reviewer Completed 02/20/2024 4:06 PM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Department Review Completed 02/21/2024 8:17 AM
Grants Erica Robinson Level 2 Grants Review Completed 02/21/2024 9:09 AM
Public Services Department Tanya Williams PSD Department Head Review Completed 02/29/2024 7:49 AM
County Attorney's Office Derek D. Perry Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 02/29/2024 9:09 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 03/01/2024 8:33 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 03/01/2024 9:17 AM
Grants Therese Stanley OMB Reviewer Completed 03/01/2024 10:33 AM
Office of Management and Budget Blanca Aquino Luque OMB Reviewer Completed 03/05/2024 5:02 PM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 03/06/2024 10:17 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 03/12/2024 9:00 AM
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CLARK COURT BUNGALOWS, LLC ,CAOMarch 12, 202416.D.4.aPacket Pg. 911Attachment: Clark Court Bungalows LLC Landlord Payment Agreement (27808 : Clark Court Bungalows LLC. Landlord Agreement)
CAO16.D.4.aPacket Pg. 912Attachment: Clark Court Bungalows LLC Landlord Payment Agreement (27808 : Clark Court Bungalows LLC. Landlord Agreement)
CAO16.D.4.aPacket Pg. 913Attachment: Clark Court Bungalows LLC Landlord Payment Agreement (27808 : Clark Court Bungalows LLC. Landlord Agreement)
Chris Hall, ChairmanLANDLORD:CLARK COURT BUNGALOWS, LLCLuke Fredrickson, Manager CAO16.D.4.aPacket Pg. 914Attachment: Clark Court Bungalows LLC Landlord Payment Agreement (27808 : Clark Court Bungalows LLC. Landlord Agreement)
CAO16.D.4.aPacket Pg. 915Attachment: Clark Court Bungalows LLC Landlord Payment Agreement (27808 : Clark Court Bungalows LLC. Landlord Agreement)