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Agenda 11/10/2020 Item #16D 8 (Resolution - Substantial Amendments to US Dept of HUD Annual Action Plan)16.D.8 11/10/2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve (1) substantial amendments to Collier County's U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development FY2019-2020 Annual Action Plan to address additional funding and activities related to COVID-19 that provides $2,476,642 for ESG-CV Round 2 and $2,671,095 CDBG-CV Round 3 activities for those impacted by the Coronavirus; (2) associated ESG and CDBG Budget Amendments, and (3) authorize the Chairman to sign the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development required SF424s, SF424Ds, Certifications, and grant funding agreements upon arrival. OBJECTIVE: To further administer Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding to rapidly respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19). CONSIDERATIONS: The U.S. Department of HUD provides CDBG, HOME, and ESG entitlement funds to the County annually to address program -specific needs in the community. The Board of County Commissioners (Board) previously approved the FY2019-2020 One Year Action Plan on June 25, 2019 - Agenda Item # 16D2. On May 12, 2020, Agenda Item # 16F 1(f) the Board ratified the County Manager's action to amend the 2019-2020 One Year Action Plan to recognize the first round of CDBG and ESG COVID-19 funding for $1,561,633 and $707,128 respectively. As a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, HUD is making additional funding available to local communities to address the pressing needs of those who have been impacted by COVID-19 including those who have lost their employment, business, or other income. HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 91.505 require amendments to the Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plans whenever there is a change in the allocation priorities or method of distributing funds presented in the plan; a change in the use of funds to an activity not described in the Annual Action Plan; or a change in the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity. A substantial amendment to an Action Plan or Consolidated Plan would typically require advertising and a 30-day public comment period. As a result of this national health crisis, HUD has provided waivers to entitlement communities to allow for virtual public hearings and a minimum 5-day public comment period. The required notice to amend the 2019 Action Plan was published in the Naples Daily News on October 28, 2020. The advertisement identified the 5-day public comment period from October 28 through November 3, 2020. As of the Agenda publication, one public comment regarding the two (2) substantial amendments to the 2019 Action Plan has been received and is attached. The following substantial amendment changes are proposed to the FY2019-2020 HUD Annual Action Plan and will be incorporated where appropriate in the HUD -approved document. 2019-2020 Action Plan: Amend the existing 2019-2020 Action Plan to add the following language in the appropriate sections related to ESG and CDBG funding: 1. Expand the scope of the 2019 ESG-CV Program, in conjunction with Community and Human Services (CHS) community partners, to allow for the implementation of all eligible ESG-CV activities including, but not limited to, Street Outreach, Shelter Operations, Homeless Prevention and Rapid -Re -Housing, HMIS Data Collection, and Administration. ESG-CV activities consisted of approximately $636,415 from Round 1 and will increase by $2,228,978 as a result of ESG-CV2 funding. Packet Pg. 1700 16.D.8 11/10/2020 Project Name: ESG-CV Homeless Prevention Assistance Activities - Provide those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with short-term rental assistance, rapid re -housing, street outreach, shelter operations, data collection, and program administration. Implement all eligible ESG- CV activities through the Shelter for Abused Women and Children, NAMI, and other CHS community partners. 2. Expand the scope of the 2019 CDBG-CV Program to allow for all CDBG eligible activities including, but not limited to economic development and job training, expanded public service activities, purchase of necessary disaster supplies (PPE), COVID-19 related facility renovations, or other CDBG eligible activities to be developed based upon community need. Round 1 of CDBG-CV funding provided $1,249,306 for CDBG eligible activities and will now increase by $2,136,877 as a result of CDBG-CV3 funding. Project Name: CDBG-CV Response and Recovery (112) - Households, individuals, businesses & community assistance to include expanded Public Service (PS) activities, business stabilization, employment training, job creation, COVID related facility renovations, housing assistance, mental health services, food banks, and other eligible CDBG disaster activities related to the Coronavirus Pandemic in accordance with the Federal Register. FISCAL IMPACT: Budget Amendments are required to reflect the increase in allocation of CDBG-CV funds to a total of $4,232,728 and ESG-CV funds to $3,183,770. The second round of funding in the amount of $5,147,737, will be apportioned within the Housing Grant Fund (705), Project 33674 CDBG- CV in the amount of $2,671,095 and Project 33675 ESG-CV in the amount of $2,476,642. The match requirement for this ESG funding has been waived by HUD. The administrative cap of $781,883 is based on a maximum of 10% and 20% of the awarded amounts for ESG-CV and CDBG-CV programs respectively. Program Initial Allocation Addtl Funding Admin Funds Total Funding ESG-CV2 $707,128 $2,228,978 $247,664 $3,183,770 CDBG-CV3 $1,561,633 $2,136,876 $534,219 $4,232,728 TOTAL $2,268,761 $4,365,854 $781,883 $7,416,498 LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The HUD entitlement required agreements, certifications and other forms will be approved for form and legality only if substantially identical to documents received in past years from HUD. This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for approval. -JAB GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Acceptance and implementation of these amendments and corresponding agreements further the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Housing Element and the Growth Management Plan. RECOMMENDATION: To approve (1) substantial amendments to Collier County's U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development FY2019-2020 Annual Action Plan to address additional funding and activities related to COVID-19 that provides $2,476,642 for ESG-CV Round 2 and $2,671,095 CDBG- CV Round 3 activities for those impacted by the Coronavirus; (2) associated ESG and CDBG Budget Amendments, and (3) authorize the Chairman to sign the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development required SF424s, SF424Ds, Certifications, and grant funding agreements upon arrival. Prepared By: Susan Golden, Senior Grants and Housing Coordinator, Community, and Human Services Packet Pg. 1701 16.D.8 11/10/2020 Division ATTACHMENT(S) 1. CAO stamped Resolution 10.23 (PDF) 2. CAO stamped HUD forms 10.26.20 (PDF) 3. St. Matthew's House CDBG-CV3 Funds - public comment (PDF) Packet Pg. 1702 16.D.8 11/10/2020 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.13.8 Doe ID: 13975 Item Summary: Recommendation to approve (1) substantial amendments to Collier County's U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development FY2019-2020 Annual Action Plan to address additional funding and activities related to COVID-19 that provides $2,476,642 for ESG-CV Round 2 and $2,671,095 CDBG-CV Round 3 activities for those impacted by the Coronavirus; (2) associated ESG and CDBG Budget Amendments, and (3) authorize the Chairman to sign the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development required SF424s, SF424Ds, Certifications, and grant funding agreements upon arrival. Meeting Date: 11/10/2020 Prepared by: Title: — Community & Human Services Name: Susan Golden 10/20/2020 10:35 AM Submitted by: Title: Manager - Federal/State Grants Operation — Community & Human Services Name: Kristi Sonntag 10/20/2020 10:35 AM Approved By: Review: Communication and Customer RelationsLisa Weinmann Additional Reviewer Community & Human Services Leslie Davis Additional Reviewer Community & Human Services Maggie Lopez Additional Reviewer Community & Human Services Kristi Sonntag CHS Review Community & Human Services Cormac Giblin Additional Reviewer Operations & Veteran Services Kimberley Grant Level 1 Reviewer Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Division Reviewer County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Grants Erica Robinson Level 2 Grants Review Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 10/20/2020 11:38 AM Completed 10/20/2020 11:44 AM Completed 10/20/2020 4:34 PM Completed 10/21/2020 4:02 PM Completed 10/21/2020 4:03 PM Completed 10/22/2020 12:51 PM Completed 10/26/2020 9:12 AM Completed 10/27/2020 12:10 PM Completed 10/27/2020 3:29 PM Completed 10/28/2020 9:11 AM Completed 10/28/2020 9:28 AM Completed 10/28/2020 9:42 AM Completed 10/28/2020 11:04 AM Completed 11/02/2020 9:34 AM Packet Pg. 1703 16.D.8 11/10/2020 County Manager's Office Board of County Commissioners Sean Callahan Level 4 County Manager Review Mary,lo Brock Meeting Pending Completed 11/03/2020 10:21 AM 11/10/2020 9:00 AM Packet Pg. 1704 16.D.8.c RESOLUTION NO.2020 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2019- 2020 ACTION PLAN TO RECOGNIZE AND PLAN FOR EXPENDITURES OF HUD FUNDING RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC; AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE REQUIRED HUD AGREEMENTS AND FORMS; AND AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF THE AMENDED PLANS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires a Five -Year Consolidated Plan and One -Year Action Plan be developed and submitted as an application for planning and funding of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs; and WHEREAS, the overall goal of the community planning and development programs covered by this plan is to develop viable communities by providing decent, affordable housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities for low and moderate -income persons; and WHEREAS, the Five -Year Consolidated Plan for FY 2016-2020 and a Citizen Participation Plan were adopted by Resolution 2016-147 by the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") on June 28, 2016 and the 2019-2020 Action Plan was adopted by Resolution 2019-108 by the Board on June 25, 2019; and WHEREAS, the Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in additional federal funding through the CARES Act; and WHEREAS, in order to receive the HUD Community Development Block Grant- COVID and Emergency Solutions Grant-COVID funding, an entitlement community must amend its current Action Plan to recognize new COVID-19 funding and identify programs to be undertaken and respond to community needs as a result of the health crisis. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: Packet Pg. 1705 16.D.8.c 1. The Board approves the amendments to the 2019-2020 Action Plan for the CDBG and ESG Programs and authorizes the Community and Human Services Division to transmit the amendments and required documents to the funding authority and take all necessary actions to implement the CDBG and ESG programs. 2. The Chairman of the Board is authorized to execute certifications, SF 424 and SF424D documents, and funding approval agreements pertaining to the amended 2019-2020 Action Plan on behalf of the County. 3. The One -Year Action Plan sets forth the dollar amounts and project descriptions for the activities to be funded by the CDBG and ESG COVID-19 Programs. A description of the proposed projects and associated funding is included in the Executive Summary and incorporated by reference. 4. SEVERABILITY. 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. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption by a majority vote of the Board. This Resolution adopted this and majority vote favoring same. ATTEST: CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK .10 , Deputy Clerk Approved as to form and legality: Jennifer A. Belpedio Assistant County Attorney day of ,aV ON 2020, after motion, second BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA In Burt L. Saunders, Chairman Packet Pg. 1706 16.D.8.d OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 1213112022 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 ` 1. Type of Submission: ❑ Preapplicalion UNApplication ❑ Changed/Corrected Application " 2. Type of Application: ' If Revision, select appropriate letter(s): ® New E]Continuation ' Other (Specify): ❑ Revision ' 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier: B-20-U4?-120016 5a. Federal Entity Identifier; 5b. Federal Award Identifier: CDBG - COVIDI9 State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier: 8, APPLICANT INFORMATION: `a. Legal Name: Collier County Board of County Commissioners ` b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EINITIN): ' c. Organizational DUNS: 0769977900000 596000558 d. Address: ' Stfeetl: 3339 Tamlami Trail East Streel2: Public Services Dept, Suite 211 "City: Naples CountylParish: County ' State: FL: Florida Province: `Country: USA: UNITED STATES Zip / Postal Code: 34112 - 53 61 e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Community & Human Services Public Services f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters Involving this application: Prefix: Ms " First Name: Kristi Middle Name: ' Last Name: Sonntag Suffix: Title: DileItaH,I Community and Human Services Organizational Affiliation: `Telephone Number: 239-252-2486 Fax Number: 239-252-2638 'Emait: Kristi.SonntagQcolliercountyEl.gov G O V O N d C a C O r V Q O O cm 2 O w C d E C N E Q Ta +r C fn 7 co ti C) M O N O N O rn E L O G 2 Cl) rZ E r+ N O Q V a+ C O 1= t v Q Packet Pg. 1707 16.D.8.d Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 * S. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: B: County Government Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: * Other (specify): * 10. Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14.218 CFDA Title: Entitlement Grant CDBG-COVID19 * 12. Funding Opportunity Number: * Title: 13. Competition Identification Number: Title: 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): Add Attachment Relete.Attachment View Aitachmie 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Cumulative CDBG-COViD Response Programs and Administrative Activities - Countywide Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments Nieie Attachments` View Attachments G 0 0 O N cc d L C cc a O V Q O O cm 0 2 O r� C d E 13 C N E Q C N 7 Ln I - CD M O N w N O N E L O 0 2 d am E M N O Q tJ a+ C d E M V Q Packet Pg. 1708 16.D.8.d Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16. Congressional Districts Of: "a.Appiicant 14, 25 *b.ProgramiProject 14, 25 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Add Attachment . Deieie Aitael�irteni View i�ltachstlent . 17. Proposed Project: a. Start Date: 03/01/2020 * b. End Date: 09/30/2022 18, Estimated Funding {�}: " a. Federal 4,232,728,00] ' b. Applicant ' a State ' d. Local * e. Other ' f. Program Income 4,232,728,00 *g.TOTAL ' 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? Fla. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on f , b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. ® c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. ' 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation In attachment.) ❑ Yes ® No If "Yes", provide explanation and attach Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 21, *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications" and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the hest of my knowledge. I afso provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001) ® '*IAGREE ** The Ilst of certirscations and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Mr. ` First Name: sort Middle Name: L . ' Last Name: Saunders Suffix: "Title: Chairman *Telephone Number: 239 - 252 -a603 Fax Number: 'Email:gurt.Saundersocolliercountyfl.gov * S€gnature of Authorized Representative: ' Date Signed: ATTEST CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLia anal legal it G O V u7 ti C) Cl) 0 N to N 0 rn E O G 2 Cl) t1 E O N O Q V C O E L v O r� Q BY: _-, Packet Pg. 1709 ASSISIant County Att ney 16.D.8.d OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 12/31/2022 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 1. Type of Submission: Preapplication ® Application ❑ Changed/Corrected Application " 2. Type of Application: ' If Revision, select appropriate letter(s): ® New ❑ Continuation ` Other (Specify): ❑ Revision ' 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier: ._ E-20-Uw-120016 5a. Federal Entity Identifier: 5b. Federal Award Identifier: ESG-CDVID19 State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier: 8. APPLICANT INFORMATION: "a. Legal Name: Collier County Board of County Commissioners ` b. EmployerlTaxpayer Identification Number (EINfTIN): " c. Organizational DUNS: OL769977900000 596000558 1 d. Address: ' Streetl; 3339 Tamiami Trail East Sireel2: Pul7lic Services Dept. Suite 211 " City: Naples County/Parish: County ' State: FL: Florida Province: "Country: USA: UNITED STATES ` Zip/ Postal Code: 34112- 5361 e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Community & Human Services Public Services f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: It -IS. 'First Name: Kristi Middle Name: " Last Name: Sonntag Suffix: Tate: Director, Community and Human Services Organizational Affilialion: Telephone Number: 239-252 2486 Fax Number: 239--252-2638 'Email: Kristi.Sonntag@colliercountyfl.gov O N O N O rn E L O 0 sz E r+ rn O Q t.) C 1= L v Q Packet Pg. 1710 16.D.8.d Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: 13 County Government Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: * Other (specify): * 10. Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14.231 CFDA Title: Entitlement Grant ESG-COVIDI9 12, Funding Opportunity Number: 777771 Title: 13. Competition Identification Number: Title: 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): Add.AtIachment Deteie Attact n1wt ViewAttachmenl * 16. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Cumulative ESG-COVFD Response Programs and Administrative Activities - Countywide Attach supporMg documents as specified in agency instructions. .Add Attachments . Delete Attachments IewAttachments G 0 V u7 ti O� M O N w N O to E L O 0 2 O tz E to N O Q �.i C 1= t v to .r Q Packet Pg. 1711 16.D.8.d Application for Federal Assistance 5F-424 16. Congressional Districts Of: a. Appllcant 19 , 25 * b. Program/Project Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 17. Proposed Project: . a. Start Dale: 03/01/2020 * b. End Date: 09/30/2022 18. Estimated Funding (S}: * a. Federal 3, 183, 770. 00 * b. Applicant * c. State d Local * e. Other * f. Program Income g.TOTAL 3,183,770,00 * 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? ❑ a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on �. b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. ® c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. * 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (if "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.) El Yes ®No If "Yes", provide explanation and attach Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Atlachmenl 21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001) ® **IAGREE The list of certificatlons and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain thfs list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Profix: Mr. *First Name: Burt Middle Name: L. * Last Name: Saunders Suffix: Title: Chairman *Telephone Number. 239-252-8603 Fax Number: `Email: hurt. Saunders@collierceuntyf1.gov LSignature of Authorized Representative: ' Date Signed: Approved as to for I and l galily ATTEST" W ti O M 0 N W N 6 to E O 0 2 a� sZ E R O Q C d E t c1 R .r a 46sis�Lt�ant:C�aounty 1 eney� BY:- - - Packet Pg. 1712 16.D.8.d ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OMB Number: 4040-0001 Expiration Date: 02/28/202, Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0042), Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the Awarding Agency. Further, certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant:, I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non -Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of project described in this application. 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States and, if appropriate, the State, the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the assistance; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. 3. Will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the terms of the real property title or other interest in the site and facilities without permission and instructions from the awarding agency. Will record the Federal awarding agency directives and will include a covenant in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part with Federal assistance funds to assure non- discrimination during the useful life of the project. 4. VVII comply with the requirements of the assistance awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and approval of construction plans and specifications. 5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate engineering supervision at the construction site to ensure that the complete work conforms with the approved plans and specifications and will furnish progressive reports and such other information as may be required by the assistance awarding agency or State. 6. Will initiate and complete the worts within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency 7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain. Previous Edition Usable 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards of merit systems for programs funded under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F), 9. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead -based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures. 10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non- discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§1681 1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29) U,S.C. §794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (1) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and 0) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statue(s) which may apply to the application. Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424D (Rev. 7-97) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 0 N W N 0 N E L. 0 0 2 d 0_ E R O Q V c m E t R a Packet Pg. 1713 16.D.8.d 11. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Properly Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal and federally -assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases. 12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.G. §§1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. 13. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis - Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§327- 333) regarding labor standards for federally -assisted construction subagreements. 14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more. 15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91- 190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL Federal actions to State (Clean Air) implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93-523); and, (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205). 16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. 17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 et seq). 18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations." 19. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies governing this program. 20. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as amended (22 U.S.C. 7104) which prohibits grant award recipients or a sub -recipient from (1) Engaging in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time that the award is in effect (2) Procuring a commercial sex act during the period of time that the award is in effect or (3) Using forced labor in the performance of the award or subawards under the award. TITLE Chairman APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED Collier County, Florida Approved as to form and legality 2 S, ssistunt County A my SF-424D (Rev. 7-97) Back ATTEST CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK Packet Pg. 1714 16.D.8.d ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OMB Number: 4040-000! Expiration hate: 02128/202: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0042), Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the Awarding Agency. Further, certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant:, I certify that the applicant: 1, Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non -Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of project described in this application. 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States and, if appropriate, the State, the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the assistance; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. 3. Will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the terms of the real property title or other interest in the site and facilities without permission and instructions from the awarding agency. Will record the Federal awarding agency directives and will include a covenant in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part with Federal assistance funds to assure non- discrimination during the useful life of the project. 4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and approval of construction plans and specifications. 5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate engineering supervision at the construction site to ensure that the complete work conforms with the approved plans and specifications and will furnish progressive reports and such other information as may be required by the assistance awarding agency or State. 6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency 7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain. 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards of merit systems for programs funded under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F). 9. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.G. §§4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead -based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures. 10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non- discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§1681 1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29) U.S.C. §794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title Vill of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and Q) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statue(s) which may apply to the application. Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424D (Rev. 7-97) ii--- �) G Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 0 N W N 0 to E L 0 0 2 d 0_ E R O Q V c m E t R a Packet Pg. 1715 16.D.8.d 11. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L, 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal and federally -assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases. 12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. §§1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. 13. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis - Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract Worts Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§327- 333) regarding labor standards for federally -assisted construction subagreements. 14, Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more. 15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91- 190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clean Air) implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93-523); and, (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205), 16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. 17, Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 et seq). 18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations." 19. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies governing this program. 20. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as amended (22 U.S.C. 7104) which prohibits grant award recipients or a sub -recipient from (1) Engaging in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time that the award is in effect (2) Procuring a commercial sex act during the period of time that the award is in effect or (3) Using forced labor in the performance of the award or subawards under the award. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL_ TITLE Chairman APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED Collier County, Florida Approved as to form and legality �tant County At w"VY SF-424D (Rev. 7-97) Back ATTEST CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK M 0 N W N O N E L 0 0 D 2 d E M O Q v c as E V �a a Packet Pg. 1716 16.D.8.d CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and tite regulations goveruingthe consolidated plan regulations, rho jurisdiction certifies that; Affirmatively Further Lair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair liousing. Milfornn Relocation Act and Aitti-dfsplacenient and Roiocntiojt Plan -- It will comply with the aoyuisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 4601-4655) and implementing regulations at 49 CPR Part 24. It has in effect and ]s following a residential awl -displacement and relocation assistance plan required under 24 CPR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the Community Development Block Grant or I-10ME programs. Anti -Lobbying --To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and bellof 1. No Federal appropriated funds haVe been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of 11, to any person for influcnoing or attempting to influence tilt officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in conMection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering lino of any eeoperadvo agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modlffoation of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds ocher than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing; or attempting to influence an officer or employee of arty agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an omployce of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure, Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its insiruetions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph I and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be included In the award documents for all subawards at all tetg (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipfenis shad cortify'and disclose accordingly, Authority of Jurisdiction --The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which It is seeking Aulding, In accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Cortsistency with plan --The housing activltics to be undoulaken with Community Development Block Grant, HOME, Emergency Solutions Orattt, and Housing Opporttut[ties for Persons With AIDS funds are consistent with tire strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan. Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of tine Housing and Urban Development Act of 1958 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) and implementing regulations tit 24 CPR Part 135. Signature of Authorized Official Date Title. Approved as to form and legality Sistant County A urn -y ATTEST CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK M Packet Pg. 1717 16.D.8.d I Specific Community Development. Black Grant Certifientions The Brztitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Pnt•tlelpatiort -- It is in (till compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan tbat satisfies the requirements of24 CFR91,105, Community Dovelopment Plan -- its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-ternn community development objectives that that have been developed in accordance with tine primary objective of the CDBG program (i.e., the development of viable, urban communities, by providing decent ]lousing and expanding economic opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income) and requirements of 24 CF1t Parts 91 and 570. Following a Flan -- It is fallowing a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD. Use of Minos — It leas complied with the following criteria: 1, lylaxintunn feasible Priority, With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it has developed its Action flan so as to give maxitnnutu feasible priority to activities which benefit low- and moderate -income families or aid in the prevention or ellinination of shuns or blight. The Acton flan may also itnolude CD130-assisted activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs leaving particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the ltealth or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available (see Optional CDBG Certification). 2, Overall Benefit, The aggregate use of CDBG fiends, including Section 108 guaranteed locals, during program year(s) 2Q19-2020, 2o2o-H2t, 2U -Z [a period specified by the grantee of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years], shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a nraraior that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period. 3_Specikl Assessments. It will not attompt to recover any capital casts of public improvements assisted with C13130funds, including Section 108101111guaranteed funds, by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a eoand€llorn of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to tine capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed froin other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to tine public €rnprovennents financed by a source other than CDBG funds, In addition, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate -income (not low-lncome) fanniiies, an assessment or charge may be mado against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG fi ads if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assminent. fxcessWe Force -•• It has adopted and is enforcing: 1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in nonviolent: civil rights demonstrations; and 2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit fronn a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within itsjurisdiction, Packet Pg. 1718 16.D.8.d j I Compliance with Anti-diserfinianI ion lows -- The grant will be conducted and administered in Conformity will) title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C, 2000(l) and tile Fair Housing Act (42 U.C. 3601-3619) and 1)nplemei)iing regulations. Lend-13080d Paint -- its activities concerning lead -based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR fart 35, Subparts A,13, J, K and R. Complini)ce with Laws -- It will comply with appllcnble laws. Signature of Authorized Official Date L6,)rry\0,) Title Approved as to form and leg-llity istant County t Irncy ATTEST CRYSTAL K. K1NZEL, CLERK. BY: Packet Pg. 1719 16.D.8.d INTERIM ESG-CV Certifications (NON -STATE) The Emergency Solutions Grants Program Recipient certifies that; Major rehabllitatlon/conversion -If an emergency shelter's rehabilitation costs exceed 75 percent of the value of the building before rehabilitation, the jurisdiction will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and farnilles for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed rehabilitation. If the cost to convert a building Into an emergency shelter exceeds 75 percent of the value of the building after conversion, the jurisdiction will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed conversion. In all other cases where ESG funds are used for renovation, the jurisdiction will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 3 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed renovation. EXCEPTION: in accordance with the CARES Act, the certifications in this paragraph do not apply with respect to CARES Act funding that is used to provide temporary emergency shelters (through leasing of existing property, temporary structures, or other means) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. Essential Services and Operating Costs - In the case of assistance involving shelter operations or essential services related to street outreach or emergency shelter, the jurisdiction wilt provide services or shelter to homeless Individuals and families for the period during which the ESG assistance Is provided, without regard to a particular site or structure, so long the jurisdiction serves the same type of persons (e.g., families with children, unaccompanied youth, disabled individuals, or victims of domestic violence) or persons in the same geographic area. EXCEPTION; In accordance with the CARES Act, the certification in this paragraph does not apply with respect to CARES Act funding that is used to provide temporary emergency shelters (through leasing of existing property, temporary structures, or other means) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. Renovation - Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to ensure that the building Involved is safe and sanitary. Supportive Services - The jurisdiction will assist homeless individuals In obtaining permanent housing, appropriate supportive services (Including medical and mental health treatment, victim services, counseling, supervision, and other services essential for achieving independent living), and other Federal State, local, and private assistance available for such Individuals . Mauhh4g-Funds —The wisdiOtien-w+ll-4ta+r} matWng-ameunts requirec[-undef--� C 7�1. Confidentiality - The jurisdiction has established and is implementing procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project assisted under the ESG program, including protection against the release of the address or location of any family violence shelter project, except with Packet Pg. 1720 16.D.8.d the written authorization of the person responsible for the operation of that shelter, Homeless Persons Involvement - To the maximum extent practicable, the jurisdiction will involve, through employment, volunteer services, or otherwise, homeless individuals and families In constructing, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the FSG prograrn, in providing services assisted under the ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of facilities assisted under the program. Consolidated Plan - Ail activities the jurisdiction undertakes with assistance under ESG are consistent with the jurisdiction's consolidated plan. Discharge Policy - The jurisdiction will establish and implement, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or systems of ca1,e (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care or other youth facilities, or correction programs and institutions) In order to prevent this discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for these persons. Signature/Authorized Official Chairman Title Approved as to form and legality ssiswnt Couni ttvrncy Date ATTEST CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK BY: Packet Pg. 1721 16.D.8.d APPE NDIX TO CI;ItTIF.ICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING CERTIFICA'DON; Lobbying Certitication This cctlification is a material rop mserttatlon of fact upon which reliance Was placed when tills transaction was made or entored into. Submission of this cerlification is a prerequisite for making or entering into tills transaction imposed by section 13S2, title 31, US. Code, Aily person who falis to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure, �v� Packet Pg. 1722 S1 MATTHEW'S HOUSE To,f,hl,9 Hearl-s T a,s�rormly Lives - October 29, 2020 Mrs. Michelle McLeod Grants Coordinator, Community and Human Services 3339 Tamiami Trail E Suite 214 Naples, FL 34112 Dear Mrs. McLeod, For more than 30 years, St. Matthew's House has been providing critical services to the disadvantaged in our community. Our soup kitchens haven't missed a day of feeding since their inception in 1988, and our shelters have been at capacity for more than a decade. Now, in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic downturn, at -risk populations are facing even greater needs and vulnerabilities and are coming to St. Matthew's House for assistance. Food insecurity is rising in our community at unprecedented rates as the working poor are faced with hard decisions to make ends meet, choosing between paying rent or buying groceries, seeking medical care or paying utility bills. In response to increased demand, St. Matthew's House has scaled its mobile pantry to serve a record number of individuals and families who have been adversely affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. Since March 1, we have distributed shelf -stable food and fresh produce to a total of 54,989 households, compared to 2,140 households served during the same time period in 2019. To accommodate this 2500% increase in need, St. Matthew's House began leasing a 10,000 square -foot warehouse facility for the purpose of storing, sorting and packaging large quantities of food for distribution to the community. Costs associated with this leased space are currently being reimbursed through CARES Act funds which are set to expire on December 30, 2020. However, the working poor are often the first and hardest hit in seasons of economic hardship, but the last to recover, meaning that increased need for our programs could continue for months or years after the immediacy of the crisis dissipates. As a result, we are now seeking funds to purchase a permanent food storage facility in order to sustain our increased food assistance operations into 2021. We have identified several viable options for sale including a 10,000 square foot facility for $3.9M on Industrial Avenue. Additionally, we have garnered support of the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation in establishing a public/private partnership on the project. The Foundation has committed a $1,000,000 matching grant contingent upon St. Matthew's House raising $1,000,000 in charitable support and securing $1,000,000 in government funding. 2601 AIRPORT ROAD SOUTH, NAPLES, FL 34112 PHONE (239) 774-0500 • FAX (239) 774-7146 • WWW.STMATTHEWSHOUSE.ORG Matthew 25:31-46 If awarded, CDBG-CV3 funds would equip St. Matthew's House to continue preventing, preparing for and responding to increased community needs due to COVID-19. Owning a facility for this purpose would provide a sense of permanency for our relief efforts and ensure adequate space to expand capacity as needed in the future. Further, establishing a permanent warehouse would afford opportunities for increased collaboration with regional partners resulting in additional resources for our community. Midwest Food Bank has expressed an interest in expanding their presence into Collier County and would commit to stocking the warehouse if St. Matthew's House secured a fixed location. With Midwest's ability to source large quantities of food from local, state and national providers, this would effectively bring a second food bank to our area to complement the existing work being done by Harry Chapin. Smaller pantries and outreach programs will have access to these resources as well, increasing both the quantity and frequency of food distributions throughout our community. Lastly, the facility would continue to serve Collier County long-term, even after recovery from COVID-19 is complete. In the face of hurricanes, wildfires or other disasters, the warehouse could be converted to a staging area for community -wide emergency preparedness and response. For several years, St. Matthew's House and county officials have identified the need for such an asset, which has only increased in light of the COVID-19 public health and economic crises. In the event that CDBG-CV3 funds cannot be used for the acquisition of a building, St. Matthew's House would consider construction of a facility on existing property at 2601 Airport Road South. However, this option is less desirable in that zoning, permitting and environmental studies could prolong the project for months, failing to effectively respond to the immediacy of the COVID-19 crisis. For these reasons, it is our hope that you will consider allocating a portion of the available CDBG- CV3 funds to St. Matthew's House so that we may continue to meet the growing and changing needs of our community both now and into the future. Sincerely, v Vann R. Ellison President & CEO, St. Matthew's House 2601 AIRPORT ROAD SOUTH, NAPLES, FL 34112 PHONE (239) 774-0500 • FAX (239) 774-7146 • WWW.STMATTHEWSHOUSE.ORG Matthew 25:31-46