Loading...
Item C09L F R Meeting Date: 6/19/2013 Division: Community Services Bulk Item: Yes X No _ Department: Social Services Staff Contact Person: Sheaf Gra 305)292-4510 1 AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Amendment #0001 to Florida Department of Children and Families Standard Grant Agreement #PZ06, Emergency Solutions Grant formerly known as: 2011 ESG/Prevention Grant Solicitation #LPZ06 between Monroe County Beard of County Commissioners (Community Services/Social Services) and the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families to increase funding by $11,608.00 ITEM BACKGROUND: This Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) is awarded through a competitive process with the Department of Children and Families. Monroe County BOCC was awarded an initial allocation of $100,000.00 and is successfullyadministering these homeless prevention funds. Through circumstances beyond their control, Star of the Sea Foundation in the Keys, is unable to continue their project and has requested the balance of funds be transferred to, and managed by, Monroe County Social Services. The Office of Homelessness has determined this to be appropriate and thus the grant agreement will be increased by $11,608.00 PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: Prior approval granted by the BOCC on 11112/12 of the Florida Department of Children and Families Standard Grant Agreement #KPZ06, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: Increase in funding of $11,60800 from the original allocation of $100,000.00 to the new allocation of $111,608.00. Revisions to Page 6 Attachment I, Project Summary, Page 45, Attachment V, Request` for Reimbursement and Page 46' Attachment VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval TOTAL COST: $111,608.00 BUDGETED: Yes X No COST TO COUNTY: $311,608.00 in kind (match required) SOURCE OF FUNDS: Grant funds REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes N/A No _ AMOUNT PER: MONTH: YEAR: APPROVED BY: County Atty. OMB/Purchasing _ Risk Management DOCUMENTATION: Included X Not Required To Follow DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM Revised 8/06 ` MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONTRACTSUMMARY Contract with: State of Florida, Department of Contract: KPZ06 Children and Families Effective Date: , 6/19/2013 Expiration Bate: 06/30/2014 Contract Purpose/Description: Approval of Amendment #0001 to Florida Department of Children and Families Standard Grant Agreement #KPZ06, Emergency Solutions Grant formerly known as: 2011 ESGIPrevention Grant Solicitation #LPZ06 between Monroe County Beard of County Commissioners (Community Services/Social Services) and the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families to increase funding by $11,608.00. Contract Manager: Sheryl Graham (305) Social Services/Stop 1 292-4510 (Name) (Ext.) (Department/Stop #) For BOCC meetn on 6/16/2013 Agenda Deadline: 6/4/2013 CONTRACT COSTS Total Dollar Value of Contract: approx. $111,608.00 Current Year Portion: $ Budgeted..? Yes X No El Account Codes: County Match: $311,608.00 Additional Match: Total Match $311,608.00 ADDITIONAL COSTS Estimated Ongoing Costs: $ /yr For: (Not included in dollar value above) (e.. Maintenance„utilities, janitorial, salaries, etc) CONTRACT REVIEW Division Director Date In Changes Needed e Yes ❑ No 0 Date Out Risk Management Yes ❑ No mob`` O.M.B./Purchasing ` County Attorney Yes ❑ No Yes 0 Na t Comments: / mivm form nevisea ziz /iul ivii-r FFz 4 4 D� MW grant Agreement #KPZ06 Amendment #0001 Date: 06/01/2013 THIS AMENDMENT, entered into between the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, hereinafter referred to as the "Department" and Monroe County, hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient," amends Grant Agreement KPZ06. 1. Page 4, Standard Grant Agreement, Section 11, paragraph A. (1), is hereby amended to read: (1) The Department shall provide financial assistance to the Recipient in an amount not to exceed $111,608.00, in accordance with the deliverables indicated in the Recipient's Project Summary, Attachment I. The State of Florida's obligation to pay this amount is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature and the availability of funds. The Department shall reimburse the Recipient on the basis of monthly requests for payment submitted to the grant manager using Attachment V, Request for Reimbursement. The Recipient shall provide records to the Department evidencing that all funds provided by this agreement have been used for the purposes, and in the amounts, described in the Recipient's proposed budget. The Recipient shall' vary from the Budget, Attachment V1, only with the prior written consent of the Department which must be obtained in each separate instance. Upon change of representatives (names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) by, either party, notice shall be provided in writing to the other party and the notification attached to the originals of this agreement. The Recipient shall promptly return to the Department any overpayments due to unearned funds, disallowed or ineligible expenditures, or accounting or record keeping errors. The Recipient shall return such excess funds immediately upon discovery by it or its employees or upon receiving written notice from the Department: 2. Page 6, Attachment t, Project Summary, is deleted in its entirety and Revised Page 6, Revised Attachment I, Project Summary, dated 6/01/2013, is inserted in lieu thereof and attached hereto. 3. Page 45, Attachment V, Request for Reimbursement, is hereby deleted in its entirety and Revised Page 45, Revised Attachment V, Request for Reimbursement, dated 6/01/2013, is inserted in lieu thereof and attached hereto. 4. Page 46, Attachment VI, Budget, is hereby deleted in its entirety and Revised Page 46, Revised Attachment VI, Budget Form, dated 6/l/2013, is inserted in lieu thereof and attached hereto. Grant Agreement OKPZ06 4-1 it I I MPZU3KUX*1 I This amendment shall beQin on June 1. 2013, or the date on which the amendment has been p I signed by both parties, whichever is later. All provisions in the grant agreement and any Z' attachments thereto in conflict with this amendment shall be and are hereby changed to conform with this amendment. All provisions not in conflict with this amendment are still in effect and are to be performed at the level specified in the grant agreement. This amendment and all its attachments are hereby made a part of the grant agreement. IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this five (5) page amendment to be executed by their officials thereunto duly authorized. PROVIDER: STATE OF FLORIDA MONROE COUNTY. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SIGNED SIGNED BY: BY: NAME: George R. Neugent NAME: Esther Jacobo TITLE: Mayor TITLE: Regional Managing Director DATE: DATE: FEDERAL ID NUMBER: 59-6000749 I T P& T 0 T T [ 1p�1111 MAY 2A 2013 Revised Attachment I Grant # KPZ06 Provider I Monroe County (Social Services) 1100 Simonton Street Key West, Florida 33040 Grant Period I December 1, 2012 —June 30, 2014 1 Project Activities * Assist with past due rental and J or utility assistance * Assist with short-term rental and/or utility assistance * Assist with other relocation costs such as security deposits * Case management and overall administrative oversight of the project, including support of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Project Outcome 47 households will be served Project Performance * Reduce the number of households with children, both sheltered and Measures unsheltered, in the Continuum of Care 0 50% of households served will remain in permanent housing six months after the last assistance has been provided Project Budget Rapid Re -Housing Rental Assistance $ 1,000 Financial Assistance Costs $ 3,000 Services Costs $ - Homeless Prevention Rental Assistance $ 91,258 Financial Assistance Costs $ 6,750 Services Costs $ 5,600 HMIS $ 1,500 Administrative Costs $ 2,500 Total Budget $111,608 Project Match j 100% J $111,608 — can be cash or in -kind services, reported quarterly Project Reporting 1 * Monthly Activity Report to be submitted to contract manager with each invoice 0 Quarterly Status Report due to contract manager and Office on Homelessness by the 15th day following the end of the quarter 06/01/2013 Revised 06 REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT Agency: MONROE COUNTY 500 Whitehead Street Key West, FL 33040 Grant Period: 12/0112012 - 6130/2014 Reimbursement Period: RAPID RE -HOUSING Rental Assistance Financial Assistance Costs Services Costs HOMELESS PREVENTION Rental Assistance Financial Assistance Costs Services Costs HMIS TOTAL CONTRACT CURRENT YTD CONTRACT FUNDING EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES BALANCE $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 91,258.00 $ 91,258.00 $ 6,750.00 $ 6,750.00 $ 5,600.00 $ 5,600.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1'500.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00 By signing below, I certify this to be true and correct as reflected in our books and records. Prepared by: Approved by: 6!1/2013 Revised 45 Revised Attachment VI Emergency Solutions Grant Budget Farm Prevention and Re -Housing Eligible Activity Grant $ Match $ 1. Rapid Re -Housing A. Rental Assistance $ 1,000.00 $ 956.00 B. Housing Relocation and Stabilization i Financial Assistance Costs $ 3,000.00 $ 581.00 ii Services Costs $ - $ 13,570.00 2. Homeless Prevention A. Rental Assistance $ 91,258.00 $111,608.00 B. Housing Relocation and Stabilization i. Financial Assistance Costs $ 6,750.00 $ 15,000.00 ii Services Costs $ 5,600.00 $ 24,430.00 3. HMIS .... __. _ A. ' Cost of contributing data to HMIS for Continuum of Care $ 1,500.00 $ 15,581.00 B. HMIS Lead Agency Costs for hosting and maintaining system C. ! Victim Services provider costs for comparable database 4. Administrative Costs [Cap 2.5%] A. Local government $ 2,500.00 $ 131,000.00 B. Private non-profit organization Not Allowed $ TOTAL BUDGET $ 111,608.00 $ 312,726.00 if. I Revised Rick Scott State of Florida Governor Department of Children and Families David E. Wilkins Secretary MEMORANDUM OF NEGOTIATION — KPZ06 i Monroe County Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Grant Agreement AMENDMENT #0001 i. Introduction A. Participants: Sheryl Graham, Social Services Director Kim Wean, Grants Coordinator Theresa Phelan, DCF Contract Manager B. Meeting Date: May 17, 2013 @ 9:30 AM C. Meeting Location: DCF Office, 1111 124h Street, Key West Florida 33040 & via telephone it. Procurement History This ESG grant is awarded through a competitive process that began with Application Instructions issued by the DCF Office on Homelessness. Applications were reviewed, scores collected and averaged and ten the final ranking was determined by the Office on Homelessness. Agreements are then managed at the regional level. Narrative Summary of the Negotiations Monroe County is successfully administering these homeless prevention funds. Through circumstances beyond their control, staff at Star of the Sea Foundation, another prevention provider in the Keys, is unable to continue with their project and has requested that the balance be managed by Monroe County. The Office on Homelessness has determined this to be appropriate and thus the grant agreement with Monroe County will be increased by $11,608. These additional kinds must be spent by June 30, 2013 and the match requirement will increase by the amount of the additional funds, to $111,608. Conclusion This prevention grant will cover the period from December 1, 2012 through June 3,0, 2014. Total grant funding is now $111,608, $71,608 for FY 2012-2013 and $40,000 for FT 2013-2014. V1. SignAat Provider Signature Department Signature Title: Tide: Contract Manager Date: Date: V-7 ng-ano tcoromically Self -Sufficient Families, and Advance Personal and Family Recovery and Resiliency BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 1 l/20/2012 Bulk Item: Yes X No Division:_ County Administrator Department: Social Services Staff Contact Persnn- -=LlTj •• "n"JiNk': Approval of Florida Department of Children and Families Standard Grant Agreement#KPZ06, Emergency Shelter Grant formerly known as: 2011 ESG/Prevention Grant Solicitation #LPZ06 between Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (Communit Services/Social Services) and the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families. y ITEM BACKGROUND: Approval of Florida Department of Children and Families Standard Grant Agreement #KPZ06, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) will provide funds to assist eligible families and individuals to regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness. The Emergency Shelter Grant 2011 was applied for on 9/19/11. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: n/a CONTRACT/. %-K'tuvu":.New, STAFF RECOMMI�NDATIONS: Approval TOTAL COST: $100,00o BUDGETED: Yes X COST TO COUNTY: $300,000 in kind (match required) funds No SOURCE OF FUNDS: Grant REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes N/A No _ AMOUNT PER: MONTH: YEAR: APPROVED BY: County Atty. OMB /Purchasing ____ Risk Management. DOCUMENTATION: Included X Not Required To Follow DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM # MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONTRACT SUMMARY Contract with: State of Florida, Department of Contract: KPZ06 Children and Families Effective Date: 12/1/21012 Expiration Date: 06/30/2014 Contract Purpose/Description: Approval of Florida Department of Children and Families Standard Grant Agreement #KPZ06, Emergency Shelter Grant between Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (Community Services/Social Services) and the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families. Contract Manager: Sheryl Graham 4592 Social Services/Stop I (Name) (Ext.) (Department/Stop #) L For BOCC meeting on 11/20/2012 Agenda Deadline: 11/6/2012 CONTRACT COSTS Total Dollar Value of Contract: approx. $ 100,000 Current Year Portion: Budgeted? Yes X No Account Codes: County Match: $300,000 Additional Match: Total Match $300,000 Estimated Ongoing Costs: $-1yr For: ADDITIONAL COSTS (Not included in dollar value above) Division Director Date In Risk Management O.M.B./Purchasing /I / (a County Attorney I Comments: OMB Form Revised 2J27/01 MCP #2 CONTRACT REVIEW Changes P.-CL-A-- , Yes Yes 1 011 Yes No Yes No -A-- �" — A . I Date Out FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES STANDARD GRANT AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into between the Florida Department of Children and Families, hereinafter referred to as the "Department" and Monroe County, hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient." 1. THE RECIPIENT AGREES AS FOLLOWS: A. Grant Agreement Z) ORIGINAL It will comply with the provisions of the Department's grant solicitation, LPZ06, and will perform all activities, terms, and conditions, described in the Recipient's proposal to the Department, both of which are incorporated herein by reference, unless otherwise specifically superseded by the provisions set forth in any attachments or exhibits to this agreement, A Project Summary of the Recipient's proposal which details project activities and performance measures is included as Attachment 1. The Recipient agrees to comply with the provisions of the Department's Substantial Amendment, FY 2011 Consolidated Plan's Annual Action Plan, included as Attachment It and with its Policies and Procedures, the written standards approved by the Department's Office on Homelessness, included here as Attachment Ill. In addition, the Recipient shall administer the award under the Emergency Solutions Grant incompliance with the Interim Rules for the program issued by the U.S, Department of Housing and Urban Development dated December 5, 2011. B. State of Florida Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue This agreement is executed and entered into the State of Florida and shall be construed, performed, and entered in all respects in accordance with the Florida law including provisions for conflict of laws. Courts Of competent jurisdiction in Florida -S. Department of Homeland Security to verify the employment eligibility of its employees and the subcontractors' by the U ty, shall have exclusive jurisdiction in any action regarding this agreement. Venue is the appropriate state court in Leon Coun , Florida. Pursuant to Executive Order 11-02 signed on January 4, 2011, the Recipient will use the E-Verify system established employees performing under this agreement. C. Federal Law and Prohibitions Against Lobbying If this agreement is funded by the use of federal funds the Recipient shall comply with any and all of the provisions of federal law and regulation including, but not limited to 45 CFR, Parts 74 and 92, the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act as applicable, the Energy, Policy and Conservation Act (Public Law 94-163) and any Executive Orders pertaining to the use of the grant funds. No federal funds may be used by the Recipient or its employees or agents for lobbying Congress of the Florida Legislature. The Recipient shall not employ unauthorized aliens, The Recipient shall comply with all laws, orders and regulations pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity. If applicable, the Recipient shall comply with the Pro -Children Act Of 1994. D. Audits, Inspections, Investigations, Monitoring, Records, and Retention The Recipient shall maintain books, records, documents, and electronic storage media, hereinafter "records," sufficient to reflect all income and expenditures of funds provided by the Department under this agreement and to demonstrate the satisfactory performance of all activities required by this agreement. The Recipient shall maintain such records for a period not less than six (6) Years after completion or termination of the agreement, unless a longer retention period is mandated by state or federal law or regulation. The Recipient shall make all records available for inspection by the Department, persons duly authorized by the Department, federal authorities, or law enforcement personnel upon demand. At no additional cost to the Department the Recipient shall make and supply such copies of records as may be necessary for investigations, audits, program reviews, and compliance determinations to any organization or person duly authorized to inspect the records. The Recipient shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, The Recipient shall fully cooperate with the Department's agreement monitoring activities and audit requirements (Attachment IV). E. Indemnification and Insurance To the extent permitted by Florida Law, the Recipient shall be fully liable for the actions of its agents partners, or subcontractors and shall fully indemnify, defend, and hod , employees, harmless the State and Customers, and their officers, agents. and employees, from suits, actions, damages, and costs of l every name and description, including attorneys' fees, arising from or relating to any alleged act or Omission by the Recipient, its agents, employees, partners, or subcontracts, provided, however, that the Recipient shall not indemnify for that portion of any loss or damages Proximately caused by the negligent act Or Omission of the State or a Customer. Omer. The Recipients obligations under the preceding paragraph with respect to any legal action is contingent upon the State or Customer giving the Recipient (1) written notice of any action or threatened action, (2) the opportunity to take over and settle or defend any such action at Recipient's sole expense, and (3) assistance in defending the action at Recipient's sole expense, The Recipient shall not be liable for any Cost, expense, or compromise incurred or made by the State or Customer in any legal action without the Recipient's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, The Recipient's inability to evaluate liability or its evaluation of liability shall not excuse its duty to defend and indemnify after receipt of notice. Only an adjudication or judgment after the highest appeal is exhausted finding the department negligent shall excuse the Recipient of performance under this Provision, in which case the State and Customers shall have no obligation to reimburse the Recipient for the cost of their defense. If the Recipient is an agency or subdivision of the State, its obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the department under this Section 19 shall be to the extent permitted by taw. The Recipient shall determine the type(s) and extent of liability insurance necessary to provide reasonable financial Protection for the Recipient and any persons that may be served or affected by this agreement- The Recipient shall maintain such insurance at its own expense, and shall furnish a copy of the certificate of the existence Of such insurance upon request I Grant Agreement # KPZ06 by the Department. The Department reserves the right to require reasonable additional insurance at any time. F. Risk Prevention and Incident Reporting If the Recipient provides any services directly to clients. the Recipient shall comply with CFOP 215-6 for establishing risk prevention and reporting any incident listed in CFOP 215-6. The Recipient shall immediately report any knowledge or reasonable suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child, aged person, or disabled adult to the Florida Abuse Hotline at telephone number 1-800-96ABUSE. This requirement applies to both the Recipient and its employees. G. Confidentiality of Client Information The Recipient shall not use or disclose any information concerning any clients or persons served by occasion of this agreement for any purpose prohibited by state or federal law or regulations except with the prior written consent of a person legally empowered to give that consent or when authorized by law. H. Assignments and Subcontracts This contract is for the provision of financial assistance to the Recipient who may not assign the agreement, an portion of this agreement, the activities performed, or an y agreement only with the prior written consent of the Department The Recipient is responsible forecipient may the performance toct work relevant the all actions, work, or duties regardless of whether such consent has been sought or granted. The State of Florida may assign or transfer, in whole or in part, its rights, duties, and obligations to another governmental entity of the State of Florida by giving written notice to the Recipient. Such transfer or assignment does not affect the Recipient's obligation to property complete work and perform in accordance with the terms of this agreement. The Recipient shall include or cause to be included in subcontracts (at any tier) the substance of all clauses contained in this agreement that mention or describe subcontract compliance. L Civil Rights Requirements The Recipient shall comply with all civil rights laws, regulations, and orders including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, and 45 CFR Parts 80, 83, 84, 90, and 91. The Recipient shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, or marital status. gender, J. Independent Capacity of the Recipient The Recipient is an independent contractor. The Recipient shall act as an independent contractor and not as an officer or employee of the State of Florida. The Recipient shall not represent to others that it has the authority to bin Department unless specifically authorized in writing to do so. The Recipient is not entitled to any benefits reserved for state officers, employees, or personnel, (e.g. leave, retirement, health care or support d the telephone service, clerical support). These provisions apply to the Recipient, its employees, subcontractors, and assigns. � pport services {e.g, office space, suppler, K. Sponsorship and Publicity The Recipient shall provide appropriate recognition of the role state funds play in publicizing or advertising any Program or activities supported by the grant funds. Sponsorship material shall state "Sponsored by (Recipients name) and the State of Florida Department of Children and Families." The Department's name shall appear in the same size and type letters as that of the Recipient: The Recipient shall not convey, represent, or claim that it is approved or endorsed by the State of Florida or the Department, nor shall it permit others, on its behalf, to do so, whether directly or indirectly. The Recipient is not entitled to use the state's name or mark for any purpose without obtaining prior written consent in each separate instance. L. Gratuities The Recipient shall not offer or provide any gift to any Department employee or officer of the State of Florida throughout the period of this agreement and for two years thereafter. The Recipient shall ensure that its employees and subcontractors, if any, comply with this prohibition. M. Patents, Copyrights, and Royalties If any patent arises or is developed, in whole or in part, as the result of the funds awarded by this agreement, the Recipient agrees that it will refer the patent to the Florida Department of State to determine whether patent protection will be sought in the state or federal government's name. All copyrighted materials produced or arising as a result of the funds awarded by this agreement are hereby reserved to the State of Florida or federal government and shall be referred to the Department of State. The Recipient shall fully indemnify, defend. and hold harmless the State and Customers from any suits, actions, damages, and costs of every name and description, including attorneys' fees„ arising from or relating to violation infringement of a trademark, copyright, patent, trade secret or intellectual property right, provided, however, that the foregoior ng obligation shall not apply to a Customer's misuse or modification of Recipient's products or a Customers operation or us Recipient's products in a manner not contemplated by the Contract or the purchase order, if e of any product is the subject of an infringement suit, or in the Recipient's opinion is likely to become the subject of such a suit, the Recipient may at its sole expense procure for the Customer the right to continue using the product or to modify it to become non -infringing. If the Recipient is not reasonably able to modify or otherwise secure the Customer the right to continue using the product, the Recipient shall remove the product and refund the Customer the amounts paid in excess of a reasonable rental for past use. The customer shall not be liable for any royalties. Grant Agreement # KPZ06 u N. Information Security Obligations The Recipient shall designate an appropriately liaison to the Department's securiy staff andwho wl stablish and maintain an vidual to � appropriate level of as its Data Security er who shall act as a to this agreement collected or obtained by the Recipient. The Recipient shall provide necessary data security training to its employees and affiliates. Recipient employees who have access to departmental information shall security for all data related shall sign the security agreement forms described therein, comply with CFOP 50-2 and O. Health insurance Portability and Accountability Act The Recipient shall, where applicable, comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (42 U:S.C. 1320d) as well as all regulations promulgated pursuant to the act (45 CFR Parts 160, 162, and 164), P. Emergency Preparedness If the Recipient provides any services directly to clients, the Recipient shall develop and submit to the Department an emergency preparedness plan not later than 30 days after execration of this agreement and updated plans shall be submitted at least annually thereafter. The Department agrees to respond in writingwithin 30 days of receipt of the plan accepting, rejecting, or requesting modifications: The emergency preparedness plan shall, if implemented, enable the Recipient to continue functioning, assure the safety and well-being of clients served, and ensure that the Department is fully informed at all times. l Q. Whistleblower's Act Requirements In accordance with section 112:3187(2), Florida Statutes (F.S.), agencies or independent contractors shall not retaliate against an employee for reporting violations of law to an appropriate agency that creates substantial and speck danger to the public's health, safety, or welfare. Furthermore, agencies or independent contractors shall not retaliate against any person who discloses information to an appropriate agency alleging improper use of governmental office, gross waste of funds, or any other abuse or gross neglect of duty on the part of an agency, public officer, or employee. Employees persons may file with ,the Office of Chief Inspector General, Agency Inspector General, the Florida Commission on Human Relations or the Whistle -blower's Hotline number at 1-800-543-5353, and R. Support to the Deaf or Hard -of -Hearing (1) The provider and its partners, subcontractors, and agents shall comply with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U:S.C. 794, as implemented by 45 C.F.R. Part 84 (hereinafter referred to as Section 504), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12131, as implemented by 28 C.F.R. Part 35 (hereinafter referred to as ADA), and the Children and Families Operating Instruction (CFOP) 60-10, Chapter 4, entitled "Auxiliary Aids and Services Persons with Hearing Impairment." (2) The provider shall, if the provider or any of its partners, subcontractors, or agents employs 15 or more employees, designate a Single -Point -of -Contact (one per firm) to ensure effective communication with deaf or hard -of -hearing customers or companions in accordance with Section 504, the ADA, and CFOP 60-10, Chapter 4. The name and contact information for the Provider's Single -Point -Of -Contact shall be furnished to the department's Grant or Contract Manager within 14 calendar days of the effective date of this requirement. (3) The provider shall, within 30 days of the effective date of this requirement, contractually require that its partners, subcontractors and agents comply with section 504, the ADA, and CFOP 60-10, Chapter 4. A Single -Paint -of -Contact shall be required for each partner, subcontractor or agent that employs 15 or more employees. This Single -Point -of -Contact will ensure effective communication with deaf or hard -of -hearing customers or companions in accordance with Section 504 and the ADA and coordinate activities and reports with the provider's Single -Point -of -Contact (4) The Single -Point -of -Contact shall ensure that employees are aware of the requirements, roles & responsibilities and contact points associated with compliance with Section 504, the ADA, and CFOP 60-10, Chapter 4. Further, employees of Providers, its partners, subcontractors, and agents with 15 or more employees shall attest in writing that they are familiar with the requirements of Section 504, the ADA, and CFOP 60-10, Chapter 4 personnel file. : This attestation shall be maintained in the employee's (5) The providers Single -Point -of -Contact will ensure that conspicuous Notices which provide information about the availability of appropriate auxiliary aids and services at no -cost to the deaf or hard -of -hearing customers or companions are Posted near where people enter or are admitted within the agent locations. Such Notices must be posted immediately, but not later than March 12, 2010, with respect to current providers (partners. subcontractors. and agents). The approved Notice can be downloaded through the Internet at. http://www.dcf.state.fi.us/admin/ig/Civilrights,shtmi, (6) The provider and its partners, subcontractors, and agents shall document the customer's or companion's preferred method of communication and any requested' auxiliary aids/services provided in the customer's record. Documentation, with supporting justification, must also be made if any request was not honored. The provider shall submit Compliance Reports monthiy, not later than the 5"' business day following the reporting month, to the department`s Grant or Contract Manager. The provider shall distribute Customer Feedback forms to customers or companions, and provide assistance in completing the forms as requested by the customer or companion. (7) If customers or companions are referred to other agencies, the provider must ensure that the receiving agency is notified of the customer's' or companion's preferred method of communication and any auxiliary aids/service needs. Grant Agreement # KPZ06 1 11. THE DEPARTMENT AND THE RECIPIENT AGREE AS FOLLOWS: A. Grant Amount, Funds Disbursement, and Compliance with State Comptroller Requirements (1) The Department shall provide financial assistance to the recipient in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, in accordance with the deliverables indicated in the Recipient's Project Summary, Attachment 1, The State of Florida's obligation to pay this amount is conReciingent upon an'annual,appropriation by the Legislature and the availability of funds. The Department shall reimburse the recipient on the basis of monthly requests for payment submitted to the grant manager using Attachment V, Request for Reimbursement. The Recipient shall provide records to the Department evidencing that all fund provided by this agreement have been used for the purposes, and in the amounts described in the recipient's Proposed budget. The Recipient shall vary from the Budget, Attachment VI, only with the prior written consent of the Department which must be obtained in each separate instance. Upon change of representatives (names, addresses;telephone numbers and e- mail addresses) by either party, notice shall be provided in writing to the other party and the notification attached to the originals of this agreement. The Recipient shall promptly return to the Department any overpayments due to unearned funds, disallowed or ineligible expenditures, or accounting or record keeping errors. The Recipient shall return such excess funds immediately upon discovery by it or its employees or upon receiving written notice from the Department. (2) The parties shall comply with Section 215.97, Florida Statutes: Expenditures of state financial assistance shall comply with laws, rules, and regulations applicable to expenditures of state funds, including, but not limited to, the Reference Guide for State Expenditures. All funds charged to this agreement must be allowable and must result from obligations incurred during the term of the agreement. Any balances or unobligated cash that have been advanced or paid that are not authorized for retention for direct program costs in a subsequent period must be refunded to the Department. B. Official Payee and Representatives (Names, Addresses, Telephone Number, and e-mail addresses): 1. The Recipient name, as shown on page 1 of this 3, The name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the agreement, and mailing address of the official payee to whom the grant manager for the Department for this agreement is. - payment shall be made is: Name: Monroe county Address: 500 Whitehead Street Name: Theresa Phelan Address: Department of Child—, and Families 111112 Street City: Key Wes# State. FL Zip Code: 33040 Phone:305-294-4641 Ci#y: Key Wes# State:;FL Zip Code: 33040 Phone: 305-292-6810 e-mail:-xie_phe#an@dcf.state.fl.us 2. The name of the contact person and street address where 4. The name, address, telephone number and e-mail of the Recipient's financial and administrative records are maintained is: representative of the Recipient responsible for administration of the Name: Sheryl Graham program under this agreement is: Address: Monroe County Social Services Name: Sheryl Graham Address: Monroe County Social Services 1100 Simonton Street City: Key West State: FL Zip Code:33t340 Phone: 305-292 4510 1100 Simonton Street City: Key Wes# State: Fi. Zip Code: 33040 Phone: 305-292 4510 e-mail; ' .graham-shervi(cr�monroecount f} ov e-mail: raham-sher l monrocecount -#l. ov C. Termination This agreement may be terminated by either party without cause upon no less than 30 calendar days written notice to the other, said notice to be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service, or an expedited delivery carrier with evidence of completed delivery in either instance. In the event funds used to support this agreement become unavailable the Department may terminate this agreement upon no less than 24 hours notice, in writing; to the recipient. in the event the Recipient fails to pon no less than 24 comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement the Department may terminate the agreement u y hours (excluding Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays) notice in writing to the Recipient. The Department must specify in its notice the circumstances and conditions pertaining to the termination for failure to comply. The Department's failure to demand performance of any provision of this agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of such performance nor shall the Department's waiver of any one breach of any provision of this agreement be deemed to be a waiver of any other breach and neither event shall be construed to be a modification of the terms and conditions of this agreement, The provisions herein do not limit the Departments right to remedies at law or in equity. D. Severability If a court deems any provision of the Contract void or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced only to the extent that it is not in violation of law or is not otherwise unenforceable and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Grant Agreement # KPZ06 ^` E.Notice Any notice that is required under this agreement shall be in writing, and Sent by U,S. Postal Service o/ delivery service that provides verification ofdelivery orbyhand delivery, Said notice shall ="sent to 'nempmme«»anwaof'the recipient responsible for administration ofthe grant, Uzthe designated address oonbai/edintn/oo0reemenL F. Modification, Amendment, and Entirety ufthe Agreement TNu agreementmay only be modified or amended in writing with such modifications or amendments duly signed by both parties. douume~e�/ This agreement and its attachments, 1. /|. (|(. N. V and Vl, and any referenced exhibits, �gotherwiUh mmmoorpnoneobre�pence.uona8��the enhe(yofthe o0oeementThere are noother terms 'orcond|ha other a»y «vo contained herein. This agreement supersedes all previous communication Won ande�ene/�a�kznm between the �han�h � 'rpnesrepresentatives.'~~ parties orthe, . G.Duration mfthe Grant Agreement 2D14 rmmAgreement shall heg�on�edate onwh�hthe |a�ofd/epa�esa��xemdasignature and nhoUend mnJune3O ` . un/=*xvo'enmoeosnnma�dinaccordance wdhSe��nU.C, ' ` Bysigning this agreement the parties agree they have read and agree 0othe entirety osdescribed above. IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have caused this 46 page agreement hzbeexecuted below. RECIPIENT: ���� --'_ Co---..« Signature: ` Print/Type Name: David P. Rice .�� �. Title: Mayor Date: ` ` Federal Tax � �!o#: 5e-600074w °. . ' ` Recipient Fiscal Year Ending Date: 9/30 ` , FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OFCHILDREN AND FAMILIES Signature: prinoTyp Name: Esther Jacobo Title: Southern Region Managing Director pproved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency Reg o ounsel ate s Grant Agreement #xpZoe Project SK�������� Summary Grant# Provider Monroe County (Social Services) 1100 Simonton Street Key West, Florida 33040 Grant Period Project Activities Project Outcome Attachment I ~ Assist with past due rental � Assist with short-term rental and/or utility assistance w As�stwith other ne�catk�ncosts such assecur�vd-- epUs�s w Case nnanagennentand ovgraU3drn)n/strat securityformation System (HMIS) project, )ndudin� 40 households will be served ProjeztPerfonn Measures | - '--~~'~'~�='"/uv/u'�n,00T���e�ered�ndof Care � 6O96ofhouseholds served will remain inpermanent housing six months after the last assistance has been provided Project Budget Rapid Re -Housing Rental Assistance $ 1,000 F Financial Assistance Costs Services Costs $ 2,000 osts Pr Homeless Prevention ssistance Home ess Financial Assistance Costs $ 6,750 Services costs $ 3,600 Administrative Costs Total Budget Project Match 100% / $100,000 — can be cash or in -kind services, reported quarterl'- Project ontract manager with each invoice Quarterly status Report due to contract manager and Office on Homelessness th by the 15 day following the end of the quarter Project Match 100% / $100,000 — can be cash or in -kind services, reported quarterl'- Project ontract manager with each invoice Quarterly status Report due to contract manager and Office on Homelessness th by the 15 day following the end of the quarter Attachment i FIhI CFIdPon 6 Femllies ott State of Florida Go es or Department of Children and Families David E. Wilkins Secretary Substantial Amendment FY 2011 Consolidated Pfan's Annual Action Plan Emergency Solutions Grant Office on Homelessness March 1, 2012 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 3239M700 Mission: Protect the Vulnerable, Promote Strong and Economically Self -Sufficient Families, and Advance Personal and Family Recovery and Resiliency 01 Department of Children and Families Substantial Amendment FY 2011 consolidated Plan's Annual Action Plan The Department of Children and Families has prepared this substantial amendment in accordance with the recruirements of 24 CFR- part 91, and the state's citizen participation plan. This amendment shall govern the Department's application for $1,683,590 under the Emergency Solutions Grant program--with.---the—,TT.,S-.--.Department,--,of __Housing. and _Urban mpl- ent. This document shall address the required elements of the substantial amendment, pursuant to the =i Notice posted online on January 23, 2012. 1. Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance SF 424 is enclosed as Attachment 1. 2. Summary of Consultation Process The Department of Children and Families initiated the required consultation with Florida's 28 contin-uum of care planning lead agencies upon the release of the Interim Rule governing the Emergency solutions Grant. On December 14, the Office on Homelessness provided a briefing on the new Emergency Solutions Grant to the lead agencies of the continuums of care. This briefing was included as part of the agenda for the Council on Homelessness, Continuum of Care Committee monthly call. Following up on this discussion the Department sent out a survey to all 28 of the continuum lead agencies requesting input on the following items; • Existing Continuum of Care goals and strategies in place for each of the eligible components of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). Priority levels for funding by the Department among the eligible ESG compc)nents, based upon the level of unmet need in the local continuum. of the state's ESG funded recipients. How the lead agencies can assist the Department to evaluate the performance of ESG projects. M + Assess current funding needs for the local homeless management information system, and assuring that. the Department's ESG recipients are ful3.y participating in HMIS data entry. Seek ideas on how the state can help ensure coordination and integration at the community level with other homeless and mainstream services required written standards to govern the use of Emergency Solutions Grant, or require the local recipients to establish and implement such standards, • inventoried the 'current status of "centralized or coordinated assessment systems" in place within each continuum of care area. ' The Office on Homelessness followed up on the survey as part of the January 11 call of the Council's Continuum of Care Committee. This discussion addressed the need to ensure that the state's recipients of the ESG are fully engaged in the HMIS data entry. The continuums were briefed on the eligible HMIS casts that can be 'covered under the ESG rules. On February 3, the Office held another conference call with the lead' agencies of the continuums to specifically, discuss two issues. 1. The performance measures to be established to evaluate the outcomes achieved by the state's ESG funded projects,, as assessed jointly by the Department and the continuums. 2. whether the state should establish the required written standards for the ESG program, or require the local recipients to write and implement the standards. As a result of this discussion, four performance measures were identified and supported by the continuums. Further, consensus was reached that the Department should require the local recipients to estaEllsh t e written standards. This is consistent with Florida legislative intent that the community should establish the homeless assistance plan to reflect the community's unique needs. The Department will set a •target population priority to assist families with children facing homelessness. These results were sent out to all lead agencies for their review and further n-put , €1 T Upon posting the draft Substantial Amendment, the Office held another conference call with the lead agencies on February 24 to solicit cortnents on the Department's plan for using the Emergency Solutions Grant for 2011. There were no concerns or proposed changes offered by the lead agencies to the amendment, 3. Summary of Citizen Participation Process - 1. At least one public hearing shall be held during the preparation of the amendment to the Action Plan to receive comments from interested parties. 2. The draft amendment to the Action Plan shall be posted to the agency website and made available to the public upon request. 3. The public shall be given 15 days to comment on the draft amendment. 4. Written comments received shall be acknowledged in writing and a summary of written comments with the State's response shall be incorporated in the Substantial Amendment submission. The Department noticed the public hearing on the preparation of the Substantial Amendment in the Florida Administrative Weekly. The notice ran on February 3. The Department held the public hearing by conference call on February 13. The Office on Homelessness posted the agenda for the February 13 hearing on the Department's internet site. The conference call was opened at the noticed time. There were no callers participating on the conference call. The Department posted the draft Substantial Amendment to its internet site on February 20. The fifteen day public comment Period ended on March 6. The Department received no written comments on the draft 4. Match The local recipients of the Department's Emergency Solutions Grant awards are responsible for providing the required match. The local recipients may comply with the required match by providing the matching funds with cash or in -kind services. Match sources used on a previous ESG grant may not be used on a new award. Based on the applications pending award under the Emergency Solutions G.-ant for homeless prevention. and rapid re -housing of the homeless, the following match sources are committed. State grant in aid funds $ 372,562 Local and other federal $ 729,044 ----- ----- -------- Private cash $ 524,124 in -kind match $ 404,052 value of volunteer efforts $ 104,848 TOTAL $2,134,630 The match sources are committed by the local applicants to carry out eligible prevention, re -housing, HMIS and grant administration costs, allowed under the December 5, 2011 Interim Rule. 5. Proposed Activities and overall Budget a. Proposed Activities The Department proposes to use the 2011 allocation of the Emergency Solutions Grant to fund the following activities: • Rapid Re -housing - Rental Assistance • Rapid Re -housing - Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services 0 Homeless Prevention - Rental Assistance • Homeless Prevention - Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services 0 HMIS No funding is proposed to be used from Department's second allocation of "funds, nor from any reallocation of the first allocation of Funding for Emergency Shelter activities, or for Street Outreach, Activities Proposed for Funding for 2011 (i) Rapid Re -Housing — Rental Assistance In consultation with the lead agencies of the continuums of care, the allocation of the funds for rapid re -housing received a high priority rating. This priority also reflects the federal preference for re -housing the homeless. Therefore, the -rapid--rehousing—acL,-i-v-ity—has.-pricri-ty,, in -the- -allocation--of funds under the state's Action Plan. Rental assistance to homeless individuals and households may be provided on a short term basis (up to three months) , or for a medium term of up to 24 months. Rental payments for past due rent in arrears may be allowed up to a maximum of 6 months. Under the Department's 2011 Action Plan, rent shall be tenant based only. For this grant period, rental assistance on a project based arrangement is not authorized. Based on the preliminary budgets submitted by the local applicants, the Department estimates that 213 households will be assisted to move from homelessness to permanent rental housing. This estimate was based on the Department's actual re -housing costs per household expended by the sub -recipients of the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re -Housing Program awards. Under the Outcome Performance Measurement System, the rental assistance for rapid re -housing is included under the "Decent Housing/Affordability" outcome {objective category. See Table 3C in Attachment 2 for estimated outcomes. The anticipated start date for the local grantees is July 2012, based on the execution of the grant award to the Department in late May or early June. Local grantees will have until June 30, 2014 to expend the grant funding. The preliminary budgets submitted by the local grantees proposed to expend $397,729 on ateas will provide match of at least $397,729. (ii-') Rapid Re -Housing -Relocation and Stabilization Services As reported for rental assistance to re -house the homeless, the Acton Plan establishes a h 4 gh priority for the relocation and stabilization services provided to the household to be re- housed. All participants receiving rental assistance payments must receive case management services. The following services shall be eligible for funding under the grant awards to local agencies; pursuant to 24CFR 576.105- 0 Rental application fees 0 Security deposits L --f -_,s7 merit--- -------- dstf nontlil • Utility deposits • Utility payments • Moving costs • Housing stability case management • Housing search and placement services • Mediation Legal services • Credit repair These eligible financial assistance and service costs will be tied to the estimated 164 households to be re -housed under the rental assistance activity. The preliminary budget allotted by the proposed local grantees for relocation and stabilization services is $191,863. Like the rental assistance for rapid re -housing, these relocation and stabilization activities will be measured under the Decent Housing/Affordability" outcome and objective. See Table 3C. The anticipated start date for the local grantees funded is July 2012. The end date will be June 2014. Homeless Prevention - Rental Assistance As with the Rapid Re -Housing component, the lead agencies of the state's continuum a care p ann�ng areas gave a nrg priori y rating to Prevention activities, based on the local unmet needs. Accordingly, the Department's 2011 Action Plan gives Prevention high priority for funding consideration. Rental assistance under the homeless prevention component shall include the fc>1lcwing- • Short term rental assistance for up to 3 months; • Medium term rental assistance for more than 3 months, but not more than 24 months; • One time payment for up to 6 months of rent in arrears; Such rental assistance shall-, be limited to tenant based aid only. Under the federal outcome performance measures, the Homeless prevention component is covered by the 'Decent Housing/Affordability" outcome and objective measures. Based on the preliminary budgets, the proposed local grantees plan to spend $796,789 on rental assistance to households at risk of becoming homeless. Using cost per household data under the Department's I4PRP grant, this level of aid will assist 475 households to remain safely housed and avoid homelessness. The anticipated start date for the local grantees to be funded is July 2012, The end date for funded activities will be June 2014. The local grantees will match the prevention- rental assistance money with at least $796,789 of eligible cash and in - kind services. (iv) Homeless Prevention - Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services As previously indicated, this homeless prevention activity has been given high priority in the Department's 2011 Action Plan. The allowable activities under the housing relocation and stabilization services, to households determined to be at risk of homelessness, shall include the following uses in accordance with 24 CFR 576.105 * Rental applications fees • Utility payments • Last month's rent • Utility deposits Utility payments moving costs Housing stability case management • Housing search and placement services • Mediation • Legal services • Credit repair Local grantees shall be required to provide case management services and other stabilization services as needed, to the households assisted with rental payments. The proposed-'l-o—cal grantees have budgeted ':177--,-734 for these stabilization services from the grant, matched by an equal or greater amount of required m ' atch. These services are directly tied to 475 households expected to receive rental assistance, These services are measured under the Decent Housing/Affordability outcome and objective category in concert with prevention rental assistance. The Department anticipates executing grant agreements with local agencies in July 2012, which will end in June 2014. (v) Homeless management and Information System (HMIS) The Department's 2011 Action Plan gives high priority to the use of the grant to cover the costs of contributing data to the local continuum of care HMIS database. This reflects the federal mandate that all recipients of the Department's ESG awards must enter participant data into the HMIS, or comparable database in the case of victim services providers. The HMIS component costs include the following, based or. the rules in 24CFR 576.107. • Computer hardware • Software or software license • Salaries for operating the HMIS for completing data entry, reviewing data quality, data analysis, reporting, training standards • Other operating expenses, including office space, utilities • Obtaining technical support • Travel for federally approved training • Covering participation fees charged by the HMIS lead agency The HMIS activity is essential to capture and report or, the outcomes attained by the local grantee's activities. As such, this activity supports the "Decent Housing/Affordability" performance measures. The proposed local grantees have identified $114,250 to cover EMIS costs under the Department's 2011 ESG award. These costs 'L are matched by a like amount of cash and in -kind serv-ices committed by our local grantees. The start date anticipated is July 2012, with the end date of June 2014 for the local grant agreements. 5-b Discussion of Funding Priori -ties Based or. the Interim Rule and the Notice of the Fiscal Year 2011 Substantial Amendment Process, the Department will focus the Emergency Solutions Grant award of $1,683,590 on two primary components: Rapid Re -Housing of the Homeless Homeless Prevention for Households At -Risk of Homelessness To the extent needed, the local recipients may use the grant to cover eligible costs of participating and entering client data into the local continuum homeless management information system (FIMIS) Local government recipients may also cover grant administration costs, up to a maximum of 2.5a of their award from the Department. Within both the rapid re -housing and the homeless prevention components, 'the provision of financial aid, and relocation and stabilization services, will be targeted to address the growing homeless family with children and Youth Population in Florida. The state's Children's Cabinet has identified the problem of homelessness among children as one of their top Priorities for action. Further, the safety and well-being of families and children is the mission of the Department. Targeting of the Emergency Solutions Grant resources to families with children and Youth will be a priority for the Department's local recipients. This focus on the family homeless population supports the RUD national, of r-ad; CL19 li - the nmbpr of homeies LAMilies with children. Further, this focus in the 2011 Emergency Solutions Grant is intended to L further the following goals and objectives in the 'Opening Doors: Federal Stratec-ric Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness.,, Goal 3 Preventing and ending homelessness for families, youth and children by 2020. Cbiec+-1ves 3. Provide Affordable Housing: Support rental housing subsidies. 9. Advance housing stability for youth aging out of care: Improve access to housing for youth. 10- Transform Homeless Systems: Emergency Solutions Grant to Sustain the best practic es --(Rapid-Re-Housing Re -Housing of -the -homeless) learned -4. n- the -HPRP,. program. The lack of short-term financial assistance for housing costs has been well documented by the demand for aid under the HPRP program that far exceeded the resources available. Using the Emergency Solutions Grant to fund prevention and re -housing programs is essential to limiting the potential growth of the homeless Populations. Florida continues to have an unemployment rate above the national average, and a large number of homes that remain within the foreclosure process. So. Detailed Budget The breakdown of the Emergency Solutions Grant funding by eligible activities is reflected in Table 3 attached to the amendment. (Attachment 3) This budget breakdown reflects the proposed spending of the Department's local grant recipients. No spending is proposed for project based rental assistance for the 2011 ESG allocation to the Department. 6. Written Standards for Provision of ESG Assistance In accordance with the option provided to state recipients, the Department shall require the local grantees to establish and implement the written standards required under the interim rule, 576.400(e) (2). The local grantees shall establish their written standards, and submit them to the Department for review and approval. The approval by the Department is n' required prior to the execution of the grant agreeme UrAnf--� t with the local The Department's transfer of the responsibility to establish the written standards to the local grantee is consistent withthe state's homeless enabling statutes. In accordance with section 420.624, Florida Statutes, the homeless services are intended to be tailored to the unique needs of each community. The homeless planning shall- be done at the community level, as is the delivery of services and housing to those in need. M I For 2011, the local -recipients of the Emergency Solutions Grant shall develop the following written standards. All such standards shall be consistent with the Provisions specified by .4,,D 4n � the December 5, 2011 Interim Rule, as well as the January 23, 2012 Notice of the FY2011 Substantial Amendment Process. Required Written Standards a. Standard -policies- and- procedures--for-evaluating. - individual,'s and families' eligibility for assistance under the Emergency Solutions Grar-t Minimum standards: (1) consistency with the definition of homeless and at -risk homeless set forth in 24 CFR 576.2; !12) The record keeping requirements in 24 CFR 576,500 (b - e) . Department's Limitation: For the 2011 awards, local recipients shall not use the risk factor for homeless allowed under paragraph 576.2 related to "otherwise lives in housing that has characteristics associated with instability and an increased risk of homelessness." b. Policies and procedures for coordination among homeless service providers, as well as mainstream service and housing providers. Minimum standards: Standard shall encompass all providers and programs listed in Sections 576.400(b) and (c) of the HUD Interim Rule. c- Policies and procedures for determining and prioritizing which eligible families and individuals will receive homeless prevention assistance or rapid re -housing aid. Department's Priority: Families with children shall be given Preference under the Department's awards for both prevention and rapid re -housing, to the maximum extent possible. d. standards for determining the share of rent and utilities cost that each eligible Participant must pay, if any, while receiving either homeless Prevention or rapid re -housing aid. e. Standards for determining how long a Particular participant will be provided with rental assistance, and whether and how the amount of the assistance may be adjusted over time. Minimum Standard: In accordance with the interim Rule, no participant may receive more than 24 months of assistance in any 3 year period. Department Standard: Local grantees shall not obligate any assistance beyond the term of the Deoartment's grant agreement. Generally this will limit assistance to less than 24 months under our grant agreement, f. Standards for determining the type, amount and duration of housing Stabilization and/or rapid re -housing assistance and/or relocation services to be provided to an eligible participant, including limits, if any, on the amount of homeless prevention or rapid re- housing assistance that a participant may receive. The standards shall set forth the maximum amount of assistance, the maximum number of months of assistance possible, and maximum number of times a participant may receive assistance, Minimum Standard: The HUD Interim Rule limits cannot be violated by the local standard. NOTE: Written standards related to the provision of street outreach or emergency shelter activities are not applicable to the 2011 Emergency Solutions Grant. 7. Process for making Sub -awards The Department solicited grant applications from eligible local governments and nonprofit agencies for the provision of homeless prevention services. This solicitation anticipated that the Department would award grants based on the Stage one ESG award of $2,993,048, as well as the Stage two Emergency Solutions Grant award. Based on the 2011 Action Plan, initial prevention grants were awarded in December 2011. The awards from the Stage one award totaled $853,o19, or the maximum 30§ under the Emergency Shelter Grant -rules. The Department will award the Emergency Solutions Grant funding to the remaining applicants based on the order of the competitive anticipates funding an additional 21 local agencies. �4. Fcr the agencies to be funded from the Emergency Solutions Grant, the Department is negotiating a revised spending plan that reflects the eligible activities under the Interim Rule. This includes the Department's Pr-'Ority for the local grantees to fund the rapid re -housing assistance to homeless Participants. The Department will be in position to execute grant agreements with zHese local agencies upon the execution of the HUD gran- agreement for the Stage two Emergency Solutions Grant award. See the list of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 recipients contained in Attachments 5 and 6. S. Homeless Participation Requirement Not Applicable to State Recipients Performance Standards Following discussions and input with the continuum of care planning lead agencies in Florida, the Department proposes to apply the following performance standards for the 2011 Emergency Solutions Grant. Homeless Prevention performance measures: a. Reduce the number of homeless households with children who are homeless in the continuum of care area. [Objective 5 in the CoC plans.] State would establish a priority targeting to families with children for the local prevention activities funded under the Department,s ESG awards. b. Outcome expectation: At least 350 of the participants assisted will remain in permanent housing 6 months after the last assistance provided under the ESG program. Homeless Rapid Re -Housing performance measure a. Reduce the number of households with children, both sheltered and unsheltered in the continuum of care. [Support Objective 5 in the COC plan.] Like prevention, the state would establish priority targets to families with children. b. Outcome expectation: At least 350 of the participants assisted � in ps assistance Provided under the ESG program. 13. Certifications See Attachment 4 for the required certifications. M MW APPLICATION FOR -*,a Apprcved No. 1076-tOO6 Attachment I 17-II:1`11PPAI AQ42I1ZTAM('9= f-2nATssUBmrrTED— I Applicant Identifier 1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION:3, DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Application Identifier Application Pre -application — 4. DATE RECEIVED -ffy FEDERAL AGENCY I Federal !dentfor 10 Construction Construction o Construction IONon-Construction 5 APPLICANT INFORMATION Legal Name: Organizational Unit: Do artment Children and Families David E. Wll:drs Organizational DUNS, Division: 60464rt350 Office or, Homelessness Address-yLL Name and telephone rwinbar of person to be contacted on Matters I volvin this application {give area code) 4 19' co'ce Street: 1317 Winewcod Blvd. p3or"Lvl Pre Thomas I. fly; Middle Name 1-Talla, County: Last Name Leon Pierce Sta'� Z& Sufix: Florida II1700 County: Ema 1: To.-Pf.rce@,dcfatata.ft.uS_ 6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EINj: Phone Number (give area code) Fax Number (give area code) 850 922-9850 =Sa: 487-1361 5. TYPE OF APPLICATION: 7, TYPE OF APPLICANT, (See back of form for Application Types) 0 New In Continuation Revision �f A. State Government Revision, enter appropriate letter(s) In box(es) . 'See back of form for description of letters,) other (specify) I n 9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY: Other (specify) Dept of Housing and Uftn Oevfeopment 10, CATALOG OF FEDERALDOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER, 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT: mo ii Provide homeless prevention assistance to thaw se at risk of becoming (Name of Program): � am); homeless, and to assist homeless persons to return to permanent [TITLE Labor anagement Cooperation Program 1�-- - - I housing. I AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (Cities, Counties, States, otcJ: St State of Florida 13. PROPOSED PROJECT 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: Start Date: Ending Date: a. Applicant Project June 1, 2012 June 30,2013 2 ==. 2 IS. ESTIMATED FUNDING: 116; IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? a. Federal Yes, ri THIS PREAPPUCXTIONIAPPLICATION WAS MADE 1,683,590 a. AVAILABLE TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOP REVIEW ON b. EApplicant c� State j DATE: _4 PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E. O. 12372 b. No. W� OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE rf. Local a. Other FOR EZAM I, Program Income 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? g. TOTAL ClYes 11"Yes'attach an explanation, IM No $ 1,683,590 • I % TO THE BEST OF My KNOWLES7GE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATIONtPREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. THE EN DtJI:Y AtJTMORtM BY THE GOVERNtfild; BODY er T-I fErAPPOIBANT-ANS T1 fE APP UOANT WIL-b eGIMPLY WITI 1 TI 1E TACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED, a 691hors zed Rap , ro ntative iix First Name iddle Name r. David E. j; Last NarTie PRIX i 'Ar"kins Id, Title Telopnona Minter (give area code) Secretary 50 487-1111 f. Signature of a, Data Signed -.1. A uthoriz a for Local Reproduction ;5tarvaarc Form 424(RaV,9-2CiC,3) Prescribed bv DMB Circular A-1 02 Attachment 2 Table 3C (Optional) Annual Action Plan Planned Project Results Outcomes and OWectives, DH-2 Performance Expected Indicators Number Tenant Based Rent I Assistance 213 Activity Description # households with short-term, rent assistance 213 # homeless households - DH-2 Homeless Prevention 475 households received financial I assistance Useonetive categories �eccnt Housing I DH-I citable Li in Environment —SL- I — conomic C3ppqrtunity I FO- I DFT-2 SL-2 DH - 3 SL-3 EO-2 EO-3 Attachment 3 FY 2011 Detailed Budget Table First AHacatio $2,993,048.001 FY Z011 Second Allocat $1,683,590.00 Emerizencv Shelter Grants/Emerri*encv Solutions Grants Grant Amount $4,676,638.()o Prop—nim Allocations Total Administratio $154,877.00 First Allocation Second Total Fiscal Year Allocation 2011 Eligible Activities Activity Reprogrammed Amount Amount Activity Amount Activity 1 -$ "LP990;377,001. a E RehoblConversion saoo] Operations $0-00 E Essential Services 30% $aool Homelessness Prevention $853,019.00l____ $853,019.001 - Administration $149,652.001 $14 9,652.00 fA Ernergen CY Shelter Grants --y jISubtotal $7,993 04SLW $0.00 $2,993,048.001 I Emergency Shelter**-- 00 Renovation V2. operation** Essential Service— _$0-00 URA Assistance Street Outreach - Essential E S ** eirvces $0.00- $0.00 o HMIS $114,25010(l $114,250.00 Rapid Re -housing $589,592.00 $589,592.00 N Housing Relocation, and C N Stabilization Services $191,863.00 $191,863.00 Tenant -Based Rental o Assistance $397,729.00 $397,729M 2 Project -Based Rental Assistance $0.00 $0.00 Homelessness Prevention $0.00 $974,523.00 $974,523.00 0) Lo Housing " elocation and 0) E Stabilization Services $177,734 $177,734 Tenant-Bosed Rental Assistance $796,789 $796,789 Project -Based Rental $0.00 $0.00 Administration $5 25.00 $5,225.00 Emergency Solutions Grants Subtotal $0.00 $1,683,590.00 $1,683,S90.00 *Allowable only If the amount obligated for homeless Total Grant Amount: $4,67 ,638.007 the expenditure assistance activities using funds from the first allocation is less than limit for emergency shelter and street outreach activities (see Section fit. 8. of this Notice). STATE CERTlFf CATIONS To accordance w-'th the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the State. certifies .that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The State will affirmatively flurter Fair housing, 4which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the state, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of anyimpedimentsidentified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard. Afiti--disolitceiifeiit-Aiid-Reideatibn Plan ----It Will comply Frith the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Unileorrn Relocation Assistance and Real Property AcqLsidou Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is fallowing a residential anti -displacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d.1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or H01',AE programs. Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug -free workplace by: I Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; 2. Establishing an ongoing drug -free awareness program to inform employees about - (a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace; (c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs- and (d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug, abuse violations occurring in the workplace; 3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1; 4. Notifying the employee iri the statement required by paragraph I that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will - (a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (b) Nlotify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; 5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4(h) from an =ployee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction, Employers of convicted employees irrust provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. -N-oric'e I shall include the identification nurnber(s) of each affected grant; Taking one of the e I following actions. within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under t -) f Attacrirnent 4 subparagraph 4( b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted - (a) Taxing appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended: or b) Requii� ug such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or reba'oillitation prograin approved for such purposes by a Federa', State, or local health, law enforcernent, or other appropriate agency; Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace throulglu- imple-mentation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Anti -Lobbying- ing-- - y - To tfi6-besL of'the StaWs khowl-edze and belief: - 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will, be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an of-9-cer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; If any farads other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid orwill be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an 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 connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and subraft Standard Form.-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraphs I and 2 of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients sball certify and disclose accordingly, Authority of State -- The submission of the consolidated plan is authorized under State law and the State possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs under the consolidated plan for which it 0 is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HON.14E, ESG, and HOPWA liands are consistent with the strategic plan. Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135. Si2nature/Authorized Official ate onze -tic MON E C U NEY ESG Certifications Each State that seeks funding under the Emergency Solutions Grants Prograrrirriust provide he follow1ug certifications: Matching Funds — The State will obtain any matching amounts required under 24 CFR 576.1101 ui a manner so that its sLibrtcipients that are least capable of providing matching amounts receive the benefit of the exceptionunder24 CFR 576.2-01(a)(2). Discharge Policy — The State will establish and implement, to the rnaximurn extent practicable and where appropriate, policies and protocols for the discharge of1persons from publicly funded -institutions -or systems of care- (suchas-health care facilities; mental health - - facilities, foster care or other youth facilities, or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent this discharge from. inamediately resulting in homelessness for these persons, Confidentiality — The State will develop and implement 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 the written authorization of the person responsible for the operation of that shelter. The State will ensure that its subreciptients comply with the following criteria: Major rehabilitation/conversion -- If an emergency shelter's rehabilitation costs exceed 75 percent of the value of the building before rehabilitation, the building will be maintained as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the buildingis first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed rehabilitation. If 1 the cost to convert a building into an emergency shelter exceeds 75 percent of the value of the building after conversion, the building will be maintained 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 building will be maintained 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, Essential Services and Operating Costs — If ESG funds are used for shelter operations or essential services related to street outreach or emergency shelter, the subrecipient will 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 applicant serves the same type of persons (e.g., families with children, unaccompanied youth, veterans, disabled individuals, or victims of domestic violence) or persons in the same geographic area, Renovation — Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to ensure that that the building involved is safe and sanitary. Supportive Services— The subrecipietir will assist homeless individuals in obtaining permanent housing, appropriate ate supportive services (including medical and mental health treatment, counseling, supervision, and other services essential for achieving independent living), and other Federal State, local, and private assistance available for such individuals. fJ � xxa, ..a.uxasacuL. .. Homeless Persons Involvement - To the maximum extent practicable, the subrecipient will involve, tl rt }g2 e pi yr ens, vc linear services, or othtmise, homeless individuals and farailies in constructing, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities; ii-i providing services' assisted tinder the 1 SG program, and in providing°services for occupants of facilities assisted ESQ. v Consolidated Plan - All activities the subrecipient undertakes with assistance under ESG are consistent ;with the State's {current FRJT %-approved consolidated plats. r''1 2-•- Signatu ,luthc�rized Official Date Title Signat#ure/ uthorizzed Official Bate Title y.. r a AttaCnTrent 4 N.PPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS NSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DPUIG-FREE WOPK.PLACE'S QUjRFTjFN1TS: A. Lobbying CcrtificatiL)n This certification is a matey al representation offfact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was madeor catered into. prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 13.52, title 3 Ill, J.S. Code. Any person who fails to fillthe required certification shall be. sult'ject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $I00,0010 forca�;u Such failure. Orin -Free Vr Ylace Certifcat iori L By signing anchor submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the certification. 2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliauce is placed when the ageucy awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or Dtherwise violates the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act, IM, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Govertirrient, may take action authorized under the Drug -Free Workplace Act. 3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. if known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug -free workplace requirements, 4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other, sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations). 5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it Previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three). 6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the perf'on-nance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Pcrformauce (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) CE&ck---'- if tlice6are workplaces off Fild-thatarc not identified-bere; This information with regard to the drag -free workplace required by 24 CFR part 21 7, Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug -Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CPR DO&I 1 through IJO&15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo conteadere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the. Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute", means a Federal or non -Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including: (i) Alt "direct charge" employees; (ii) all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant-, and (iii) temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered � �� | F~--------------------' Applicant � 1 31 Salvation Army -Sarasota , 4 Treasure Coast Homeless --'----------- |— 4uii tmergency�,neueruram: Attachment Prevention Solicitation Requested 1 Stage 1 Stage 2 Notes Award Award � _ ' | / � St. Johns � .$80 /13[ [apfta Area[AA / $51son/ _ q24000/ x=a.rpija...,~1— f'~ k'- / $80,000i � $60,0= Reduced by applicant 171 United Way Suwannee 181' Monroe 19, AIDS Help 20- .,-. Catholic Charities -Central FL - ----------- d .22 United Meth. Cooperative 2fCatholic Charities - Venice unty Homeless 281 Highlands County Homeless TOTAL AWARDS February Z8.ZO12 Office onHomelessness Recipient ZUJLI rfflergeflCy J,ojuvons tirani: Stage 2 Award Recipients Award Homeless Re -House Attachment 6 HMIS Admin. Locai Prevent;on Homeless Government 1� Catholic Charities Lake City f 563,573 $63,573, $0 $ a 2 Catholic Charities NW $63,573 $31,786 -331,787 3 Citrus County $9,020� $8,795, $o $225 4 Salvation Army St. Johns $100,000. $60,000 $37,000 $3,000 5, DeScito Co. Homeless $100,000i $50,000: $30,0001 $20,000: $0, 6 N. Brevard Charities 32,000 , 0 $0 7 Capital Area CAA 000_; 0__ $0, Catholic Charities Jack-s-cinvi-fie $60,000 $60,000 $0 9 United Way Suwannee $100,000; $70,000� $22,500; $7,500 $0 10, Monroe County $100,00of $67,200 528,800 $1,500 52,500 11: AIDS Help $85,0001 $27,500� $57,500 $0 <0 12 1 " Catholic ­C­har1i.t1i-e-s Central 'F'L. I I$1I0I0I,0I00 $60,000 -- 1 $40,000 $0 $01- 13, Osceola County $100,00oi 10,00 0 -87,500 $0 $2,500 14: United Meth. Cooperative $100,000:: $49,000 $40,000 $11,000 15: Dade City$95,125 $29,689; $65,186 $250 $0 161 Catholic Charities Venice $100,000i $94,00017- $0. $1,000 $0, 17 Marion arion Co.u.n.t,y Homeless $100,000! $30,000� $50,000 $20,000 $0 18 Daystar Life Center $35,0W $35,000 $0 $01 $0 19f Hardee Help Center sioo,000; $40,000 $40,000, $20,000. $0 20' Highlands Co. Coalition slool000� $7o,000,! $& $30,000 $0. 21; Salvation Army Broward $68,2991 $40,980' $27,3194' $0 $o $1,683,5901 $974,523 a $589,592, $114,250 $5,225 February 28, 2012 Office on Horneiessness Attachment III4 rj, MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WRITTEN STANDARDS FOR PROVISION OF ESG ASSISTANCE 32 INTRODUCTION. This document is designed to assist with implementing the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). It is to be used as a reference by our agency and its staff for the administration of this grant and its funding. These written procedures and in accordance with the Department of Homelessness Interim Rule, 576.400 and 24 CFR 91. The Emergency Solutions Grant was created to focus on two primary components: Rapid Re -housing of the Homeless AND Homeless Prevention for Households At risk of Homelessness. Rapid Re -housing of the Homeless program will assist those individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re -housed and stabilized. It will provide temporary financial assistance and housing relocation and stabilization services -to individuals and families who are homeless or would be homeless but for this assistance. The funds under this program are intended to target individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness (residing in emergency or transitional shelters or on the street) and need temporary assistance in order to obtain housing and retain it (rapid re -housing). Homeless Prevention for Households At risk of Homelessness will assist individuals and families who are experiencing a "Sudden loss of income" with the possibility of losing their current housing. HUD expects that these resources will be targeted and prioritized to serve households that are most in need of this temporary assistance and are most likely to achieve stable housing, whether subsidized or unsubsidized, outside of ESG after the program concludes. ESG assistance is not intended to provide long-term support for program participants, nor will it be able to address all of the financial and supportive services needs of households that affect housing stability. Rather, assistance should be focused on housing stabilization, linking program participants to community resources and mainstream benefits, and helping them develop a plan for future housing instability, ALLOCATION. - Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, requested an allocation award of $100,000 to provide ESG services. In addition to these funds, Monroe County Board of County Commissioners will be providing a match amount total $301,000.00, The match funds consist of in kind dollars, such as donated case managers and administrative services. The budget is as follows: Emergency Solutions Grant Budget Form. 2011 Prevention and Re -Housing E jiai.ble Activity Grant $ Match 1, Rapid Re -Housing A. Rental Assistance $1,000,00 $ muo B, Housing Relocation and Stabilization $ $ i. Financial Assistance Costs $3,000.00 $ 5E31.00 ili.: Services Costs $ 2,000.00 $13,570,00 2. Homeless Prevention A. Rental Assistance $ 79,650.06 B. Housing Relocation and Stabilization i. Financial Assistance Costs $ 6,750.00 $ 15,000.00 i i Services Costs 3,600.00 $ 24,436-00 3, HMIS A. Cost of contributing data to HMIS for Continuum of Care $ 1,500.00 $15,581.00 B. HMIS Lead Agency Costs for hosting and maintaining system C. Victim Services provider costs for comparable database 4. Administrative Costs (-Cap- 2-.5%) A. Local government --non-profit , --- -organization $ 2,500.00 $131,()00.00 B. Private, Not Allowed Il _T6TAL BUDGET $100,000.00 _t301, 1 moo CLIENT ELIGIBILITY: The intent ofBSG is to provide funding for housing expenses to individuals and families who are ` ^ homeless, This program targets persons who meet the HUD definition of homeless. This agency is responsible for verifying and documenting a client's actual homelessness. Income eligibility and need for assistance must be evaluated and reviewed by the Eligibility Specialist/case manager once arnonth. 5.(n)Prioritizing: The purpose nfthe ESGprogram istoprovide rapid re -housing assistance b>gmmany homeless individuals and families who face multiple obstacles toobtaining and sustaining housing oopossible. Anindividual cKb30|k/s ability hzsustain housing imnot a threshold requirement. The program will focus on helping individuals and families overcome their immediate housing obstacles and connect them with the resources they need tostay housed when the program ends. Our agency will target assistance tofamilies and individuals who are homeless Vrwho are about to spend their first night in a shelter, car, or on the street. These families and individuals will be prioritized oufollows: Priority 1'Homeless Families Priority 1 (a). The homeless family who is in the emergency shelter for less than 30 days Priority 4(b) The homeless places^ not meant for human habitation) for less than 30 days r//o/'ty /(c). The homeless family orindividual who mmthe emergency shelter for over 3Ddays Priority 1(d). The homeless farrily or individual who has been living on the streets (cars, parking lots places not meant for human habitation) for over 3Qdays Priority 2. Homeless Individuals Priority 2(a). The homeless individual who is in the emergency shelter for less than 30 days Priority 2(b). The homeless individual who has been living on the streets (cars, parking lots, places not meant for human habitation) for less than 3Odays Priority 2(o). The homeless individual who is inthe emergency shelter for over 3Odays Priority '2(d).The homeless individual who has been living onthe streets (oora.parking lots, places not meant for human habitation) for over 3Ddays 5Prioritizing: The purpose of the E8E; program is to provide financial assistance bxhouseholds sdrisk of nnnne/esmoeas. Persons being evicted from aprivate dwelling -The agency must have evidence that the eviction will be within 21 days of the dedo the household applied for EGG assistance. Eligibility Requirements for Rapid Re -housing Assistance and/or Prevention Assistance: -The program participant must meet the criteria under paragraph ) the "at risk 0f / (3).or(4) of the homeless definition in 576.2 for homeless prevention assistance. A homeless certification form will be required. -The household income must be less than 30% AMI. Annual income will be calculated usirg the standards for calculating income under HOME and Section 8income guidelines. -The program participant tacks sufficient resources and support networks necessary to retain housing without ESG assistance (but for this assistance they would be homeless). Complete a one-on-one assessment for mumbainabUdy with staff. -Ensure that the rent for a subsidized unit does not exceed the established fair market rent for the area and that the unit meets the rent reasonableness test. Eligibility Requirements for All Clients: Evaluating individuals' and families' eligibility for ESG assistance in order to receive financial assistance or services funded by ESG, individuals and families must at least meet the minimum criteria: Initial interview: Any individual or family provided with financial assistance through ESG must have an assessment with a case manager or eligibility specialists who can determine the appropriate type of assistance to meet their needs. Monroe County Social Services (MCSS) has a process in place to refer persons ineligible for ESG to the appropriate resources or service provider that can assist them. income Verification: The household must be below 30 % percent of Area Median Income (AMI). Qualifying incomes for ESG assisted households will be calculated in the manner prescribed in the Section 8 Housing Assistance program, Eligibility Specialists)/case managers will complete income verification forms and submit to appropriate income sources for third party verification. Completed income verifications should be placed in the client file. INCOME LIMITS - Eligible applicant must meet the income guidelines of less than 30% of AMI, 2012 INCOME LIMITS — Eligible applicant must meet the income guidelines of 30% of Average Median Income (AMI) or less for Monroe County, Florida # of Persons 1 2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 8 m y Extremely ff<30%) $17,400 $ _�_22,3 .50 4,800 6,,300 $2-8 '800 -- $3-0 '800 -- $32,750 1 Low Income Housing Status: The household must be at risk of losing its housing and meet both of the following circumstances. (1) no appropriate subsequent housing options have been identified; AND (2) the household lacks the financial resources and support networks needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in its existing housing. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES There are four categories of eligible activities for the ESG program: financial assistance, housing relocation and stabilization services, data collection and evaluation and administrative costs. These eligible activities are intentionally focused on housing — either financial assistance to help pay for housing, or services designed to keep people in housing or to find housing. Generally, the intent of ESG assistance is to successfully support program participants in their journey from homelessness to long-term stability, Clients should achieve stability either through their own means and/or through public assistance as appropriate. Financial Assistance For all financial assistance, payments may not be made directly to program participants; only payments to third parties, such as landlords or utility companies are eligible. Properties owned by the grantee, sub -grantee or the parent, subsidiary or affiliated organization of the sub -grantee may not receive payments that include H-ESG funding. Financial Assistance is limited to the following activities: Rental Assistance Tenant -based rental assistance can be provided to allow individuals and families to remain in their existing rental units or to help them obtain and remain in rental units they select. Rental assistance may be provided for up to 12 months, but participants must be recertified for eligibility every three (3) months. Agencies may determine how many months of rent assistance to provide a program participant, or a maximum amount of assistance that a single individual or family may receive. Total assistance will be limited to $6200.00. Share of rent and utilities costs that each client must pay, if any, while receiving re -housing assistance: Monroe County Social Services is not requiring a share of cost for rent or other financial assistance. When a rental unit has been located, Monroe County Social Services will assist the client in contacting the landlord to complete the appropriate paperwork and conduct a habitability standards inspection. For all homelessness prevention Lead Based Paint Poisoning Act requirements must be met when applicable based on participant household composition. Agencies must certify that the unit has passed habitability standards by completing the Habitability Standards Certification or the HabitabilityQuality Standards assessment before any ESG funds may be released, The Habitability Standards Checklist is Attachment B of this document and can also be found on the Department H-ESG website located at: hftp://commerce-wi.-gov/Cb/cd-boh-H-ESG.html. Monroe County Social Services will have acceptable documentation showing a client is in need of rental assistance. Documentation may be in the form of an eviction notice from a landlord, owner, or property manager. MOSS will use fair market rent (FMR) standards to determine eligibility. If a unit is above FMR, the participant is ineligible for ESG. MOSS will assist program clients to locate a rental unit at or below fair market rent, The Final FY2012 Monroe County, Florida Fair Market Rent (FMRs) for All Bedroom Sizes Efficiency 1 Bedroom Bedroom 3 Bedroom i 4_8edroorn Final 012 $946.00 j $1,152.00 $1,419.00 $2,065.FX7)$2,211.00 FMR Security and Utility Deposits EGG funds may be used to pay for securityo��a����p��.Se�'r�a���n funding �the program pa�icipantvv0otherwise be ' homeless without this assistance. Security and utility deposits covering the same period oftime inwhich assistance iobeing provided through another housing subsidy program are eligible, as long as they cover different cost types. Security and utility deposits may bepaid as a one-time grant not tUexceed the monthly rental amount. Information documenting the need for ammCurbvd�pOsbshould be obtained atthe sornetirnethe required rental paperwork is beinQcPnnp/' bythe client and |and(ond Agencies nnaydeternninevvhethertocolke�d thexecur�h/d�pn�whenUleporbuipant—moves,if the weour�/depoe�iarecovered bythe agency, �nnuetbetreated msprogram inoorn- and reported tothe City. K8CGSwill conduct ahabitability standards ins��oUd ononmnyunitthmt�ientwU/bemoving into hveforo���.roru�|�yd � mit.KHCS8v�Uce�Kvthattheun�haspossed hab/tob/<dystandards before any 'G��funds Mn'yb*released, ^ Utility Payments ESG funds may be used for up to 12 months of utility payments, including up to 6 months of utility payments in arrears. The client, or a member of the participant's household, must have an account in his/her name with a utility company, If the participant does not have an account in his/her name, they must be able to show responsibility to make utility payments with canceled checks or receipts from a utility company. The participant must have a lease with their name on it to prove residency and verify address of utility service. Copies of the proof of responsibility should be obtained and maintained in the client file. Utility payments must be made directly to the utility company. Utility payments may not be made on behalf of homeowners who are facing foreclosure. Assistance Limits The maximum number ufmonths the client receives assistance is1%months, including any arrears. � The maximum number of times the program participant may receive assistance isnot applicable � and based onneed. Coordination: Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services Assistance should befocused onhousing mtabi!bcat/on |ink�ngprq�r�mno|/entmtocommunity � . na�our��g�ndn�einatnemmmbemef�s and hek����Ul�n�dev* -' program —'- . / housing instability. �amjc� for . w�op�p/� for preventing c�. ^ - ,'-u'~''r—'^'~r~''^=,""'"e"vu'"x/**,qm^uvntheuonnnuumcf Care provider network, the Monroe County Helpline and other area emergency shelter providers, essential service providers, homelessness prevention and rapid re -housing assistance providers, other homeless assistance providers, and mainstream service and ^ housing providers. Housing Relocation and Stabrilizatton Services are limited to the following activities: Data Collection and Evaluation ESG data collection and reporting is conductedthrough the HMIS via MOSS staff. ESG funds are allocated to MCSS for continuation of contributing date to the Continuum of Care (CoC), Administrative Casts MCSS will utilize administrative funds for training for staff who will administer the program and accounting casts. Confidentiality MCSS has procedures in glace to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided with assistance. f Termination of Housing Assista6ce and Grievance Procedure MCSS'may terminate assistance to a program participant who violates program requirements. MOSS may resume assistance to a program participant whose assistance was previously terminated. In terminating assistance to a program participant, MCSS has a formal process that recognizes the rights of individuals receiving assistance to clue process of law. This process consist of.- - Written notice to the program participant containing a clear statement of the reasons for termination; • A review of the decision, in which the program participant is given the opportunity to file a grievance and present written or oral objections before a person other than the person (or a subordinate of that person) who made or approved the termination decision; and Prompt written notice of the final decision to the client. Recdrdkeeping MCSS will maintain program records for a minimum of five years after the final expenditure under the ESG contract. Monitoring MOSS is responsible for ensuring that the program requirements established by the HUD Notice and any subsequent guidance are met. MOSS will follow the monitoring procedures it established in its substantial amendment submitted for ESG, and has staff that has responsibility for continuous monitoring of all ESG activities. Attachment B ESG Habitability Standards Certification All housing assisted under the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) must provide safe and sanitary housing that is in compliance with the habitabilit f standards outlined below and any state or local requirements, Mark each statement as A for approved or D for deficient. Property must meet all standards in order to be approved. _T i ,Structure and materials: The structures must be structurally sound so as not to pose any threat to occupants and so as to protect the residents from hazards. 2.Access: The housing crust be accessible and capable of being utilized without unauthorized use of other private properties. Structures must provide alternate means of egress in case of fire. 3.Space`and Security: Each resident must be afforded adequate space and security for themselves and their belongings. An acceptable place to sleep must be provided for each resident. 4.lnterior air quality: Every room or space must be provided with natural or mechanical ventilation. Structures must be free ofpollutants in the air at levels that threaten the health of residents. 5. Water Supply: The water supply must be free from contamination at levels that threaten the health of individuals: 6.Sanitary facilities:: Residents must have access to sufficient sanitary facilities that are in proper operating condition, may be used in privacy, and are adequate for personal cleanliness and the disposal of human waste. 7. Thermal environment: The housing must have adequate heating and/or cooling facilities in proper operating condition. 8.I1lumination and electricity: The housing must have adequate natural or artificial illumination to permit normal indoor activities and to support the health and safety ofresidents. Sufficient electrical sources must be provided to permit use of essential electrical appliances while assuring safety from fire; 9.Food preparation and refuse disposal: All food preparation areas trust contain suitable space and equipment to store, prepare, and serve food in a sanitary manner. 10.Sanitary Conditions: The housing; and any equipment must be maintained in sanitary condition. 1 /.Lead -based paint: Ifthe structure was built prior to 1978, and a child under the age of six or a pregnant woman will reside in the property, and the property has a defective paint surface inside or outside the structure, the property cannot be approved until the defective surface is appropriately treated. Defective paint surface means: applicable surface on which paint is cracking, scaling, chipping, peeling or loose. 12.Fire safety. Each unit crust include at least one battery -operated or hard -wired smoke detector, in proper working condition, on each occupied level of the unit. Smoke detectors must be located, to the extent practicable, in a hallway adjacent to a bedroom. lfthe unit is occupied by hearing -impaired persons, smoke detectors must have an alarm system designed for hearing -impaired persons in each bedroom occupied by a hearing -impaired person. Attachment B ESG Habitability Standards Certification (continued) The public areas of all housing must be equipped with a sufficient number, but not less than one for each area, of battery -operated or hard -wired smoke detectors. Public areas include, but are not limited to, laundry rooms, community rooms, day care centers, hallways, stairwells, and other common areas. Note the following to assist in determining if unit can be approved or is deficient: Building built/rehabbed before 1978? Yes No Children under 6 present Yes No Pregnant woman present Yes No CERTIFICATION STATEMENT I certify that I have evaluated the property located at the address below to the best of my ability and find the following: The property meets all of the above standards Yes No Therefore, I make the following determination: The property is approved Yes No Client Name Rental Unit Street Address: Apartment # City, State Zip Evaluator's Signature: Date: Print Name: ATTACHMENT IV The administration of resources awarded by the Department of Children & Families to the provider may be subject to audits as described in this attachment. MONITORING In addition to reviews of audits conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133 and Section 115.97, F.S., as revised, the department may monitor or conduct oversight reviews to evaluate compliance with contract, management and programmatic requirements. Such monitoring or other oversight procedures may include, but not be limited to, on -site visits by department staff, limited scope audits as defined by OMB Circular A-133, as revised, or other procedures. By entering into this agreement, the recipient agrees to comply and cooperate with any monitoring procedures deemed appropriate by the department. In the event the department determines that a limited scope audit of the recipient is appropriate, the recipient agrees to comply with any additional instructions provided by the department regarding such audit. The recipient further agrees to comply and cooperate with any inspections, revie deemed necessary by the department'ws, investigations, or audits s inspector general, the state's Chief Financial Officer or the Auditor General. AUDITS PART I: FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS This part is applicable if the recipient is a State or local government or a non-profit organization as defined in OMB Circular A-133, as revised. In the event the recipient expends $500,000 or more in Federal awards during its fiscal year, the recipient must have a single or program -specific audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133, as revised. The recipient agrees to provide a copy of the single audit to the Department's Single Audit Unit and its contract manager. In the event the recipient expends less than $500,000 in Federal awards during its fiscal year, the recipient agrees to provide certification to the Department's Single Audit Unit and its contract manager that a single audit was not required. In determining the Federal awards expended during its fiscal year, the recipient shall consider all sources of Federal awards, including Federal resources received from the Department of Children & Families, Federal government (direct), other state agencies. and other non -state entities. The determination of amounts of Federal awards expended should be in accordance with guidelines established by OMB Circular A-133, as revised. An audit of the recipient conducted by the Auditor General in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133, as revised, will meet the requirements of this part. In connection with the above audit requirements, the recipient shall fulfill the requirements relative to auditee responsibilities as provided in Subpart C of OMB Circular A- 133, as revised. The schedule of expenditures should disclose the expenditures by contract number for each contract with the department in effect during the audit period. The financial statements should disclose whether or not the matching requirement was met for each applicable contract. All questioned costs and liabilities due the department shall be fully disclosed in the audit report package with reference to the specific contract number. Single Audit Information for Recipients of Recovery Act Funds: (a)TO maximize the transparency and accountability of funds authorized under the .American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009 (Pub. L, 1 1 1--5) (Recovery Act) as required by Congress and in accordance with 2 CFR 215,21 "1!niform Administrative Requirements for Grants and AjTreements" and OMB Circular A— CF 1120 02/14/2011) 102 Common Rules provisions, recipients agree to maintain records that identify adequately the source and application of Recovery Act funds. OMB Circular A- 102 is available at http::iwww.whitehouse.gov/omblcirctilars/a102" 102.html. t (b) For recipients covered by the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations,.' recipients agree to separately identify the expenditures for Federal awards under the Recovery Act on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (-SEFA) and the Data Collection Form (SF —SAC) required by OMB Circular A—I33. OMB Circular A-133 is available at http:!Pwww.whitehouse.gov!'Omb/circularslal33'a 133_1tml. This shall be accomplished by identifying expenditures for Federal awards made under the Recovery Act separately on the SEFA, and as separate rows under Item 9 of Part III on the SF —SAC by CFDA number, and inclusion of the prefix "ARRA-" in identifying the name of the Federal program on the SEFA and as the first characters in Item 9d of Part III on the SF —SAC. (c) Recipients agree to separately identify to each subrecipient, and document at the time of subaward and at the time of disbursement of funds, the Federal award number, CFDA number, and amount of Recovery Act funds. When a recipient awards Recovery Act funds for an existing program, the information furnished to subrecipients shall distinguish the subawards of incremental Recovery Act funds from regular subawards under the existing program. (d)_Recipients agree to require their subrecipients to include on their SEFA information to specifically identify Recovery Act funding similar to the requirements for the recipient SEFA described above. This information is needed to allow the recipient to properly monitor subrecipient expenditure of ARRA funds as well as oversight by the Federal awarding agencies, Offices of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office. PART II: STATE REQUIREMENTS This part is applicable if the recipient is a nonstate entity as defined by Section 215.97(2), Florida Statutes. In the event the recipient expends $500,000 or more in state financial assistance during its fiscal year, the recipient must have a State single or project -specific audit conducted in accordance with Section 215.97. Florida Statutes; applicable rules of the Department of Financial Services; and Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for -profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General. The recipient agrees to provide a copy of the single audit to the Department's Single Audit Unit and its contract manager. In the event the recipient expends less than $500,000 in State financial assistance during its fiscal year, the recipient agrees to provide certification to the Department's Single Audit Unit and its contract manager that a single audit was not required. In determining the state financial assistance expended during its fiscal year, the recipient shall consider all sources of state financial assistance, including state financial assistance received from the Department of Children & Families, other state agencies, and other nonstate entities. State financial assistance does not include Federal direct or pass -through awards and resources received by a nonstate entity for Federal program matching requirements. In connection with the audit requirements addressed in the preceding paragraph, the recipient shall ensure that the audit complies with the requirements of Section 215.97(8), Florida Statutes. This includes submission of a financial reporting package as defined by Section 215.97(2), Florida Statutes, and Chapters 10.550 or 10.650. Rules of the Auditor General. The schedule of expenditures should disclose the expenditures by contract number for each contract with the department in effect during the audit period. The financial statements should disclose whether or not the matching requirement was met for each applicable contract. All questioned costs and liabilities due the department shall be fully disclosed in the audit report package with reference to the specific contract number. CF 1120 (12/14/2011) PART III. REPORT SUBMISSION Any reports, management letters, or other information required to be submitted to the department pursuant to this agreement shall be submitted within 180 days after the end of the provider's fiscal year or within 30 days of the recipient's receipt of the audit report, whichever occurs first, directly to each of the following unless otherwise required by Florida Statutes: i A. Contract manager for this contract (I copy) B. Department of Children & Families ( i electronic copy and management letter, if issued Office of the Inspector General Single Audit Unit Building 5, Room 237 1317 Winewood Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700 Email address: ,in,,Ie audrt,ii'dcf.state.fl.us C. Reporting packages for audits conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, asrevised,and required by Part l of this agreement shall be submitted, when required by Section .320(d), OMB Circular A-133, as revised, by or on behalf of the recipient directly to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse using the Federal Audit Clearinghouse's Internet Data Entry System at: 1:ttp harw_ c:4ter.cetrsu5�orvitacicollect ddeindex.htinI and other Federal agencies and pass -through entities in accordance with Sections .320(e) and (f), OMB Circular A-133, as revised. D. Copies of reporting packages required by Part 11 of this agreement shall be submitted by or on behalf of the recipient directly to the following address: Auditor General Local Government Audits/342 Claude Pepper Building, Room 401 111 West Madison Street Tallahassee, Florida 32 99-1450 Email address: flaudgen—localgovt@aud. state. fl.us Providers, when submitting audit report packages to the department for audits done in accordance with OMB Circular A-133 or Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit or for -profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General, should include, when available. correspondence from the auditor indicating the date the audit report package was delivered to them. When such correspondence is not available, the date that the audit report package was delivered by the auditor to the provider must be indicated in correspondence submitted to the department in accordance with Chapter 10.558(3) or Chapter 10.657(2). Rules of the Auditor General. The recipient shall retain sufficient records demonstrating its compliance with the terms of this agreement for a period of six years from the date the audit report is issued and shall allow the department or its designee, Chief Financial Officer or Auditor General access to such records upon request. The recipient shall ensure that audit working papers are made available to the department or its designee, Chief Financial Officer or Auditor General upon request for a period of three years from the date the audit report is issued. unless extended in writing by the department. C" F 1120 (12/14/2011) � 1 �: u REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT ATTACHMENT V Agency: MONROE COUNTY 500 Whitehead Street Key West, FL 33040 Grant Period: 12/01/2012 6/30/2014 Reimbursement Period: DESCRIPTION S 'PT'O CONTRACT CONTRACT CURRENT YTD [RAPICD FUNDING EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES BALANCE P RE -HOUSING Rental Assistance $ 1,000.00 $ 1'000.00 Financial Assistance Costs $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 Services Costs $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000,00 HOMELESS PREVENTION Rental Assistance 79,650.00 $ 79,650.00 Financial Assistance Costs $ 6,750.00 $ 6,750.00 Services Costs $ 3,600.00 $ 3,600.00 HMIS $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS $ 2,500.00 $ 2.500.00 TOTAL $ 1.00'000.00 100'000.00 By signing below, I certify this to be true and correct as reflected in our books and records. Prepared by: Approved by: W ` Attachment V1 Emergency Solutions Grant Budget Form 2011 ____-___- -I'g_ible � Grant-,-$ Match� � 1 B. Housing Relocation and Stabilization i. Financial Assistance Costs 581.00 Homeless Prevention A, Rental Assistance B. Housing RWJo�kion and Stabilization I. Financial Assistance Costs 6,750.00 .00 ii Services Costs A Cost of contributing data to HMIS for Continuum of Care $ 1,600.00 i B. i HM IS Lead Agency Costs for hostin-g"' aindi­ ------ maintaining system $ C. Victim Services provider costs for compara Is i database 4t Administrative Costs [Cap 2,5%] Local government d Private non-profit organization Not Allowed To: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 9:19 AM Cc: Wilkes -Kim Subject: Graham -Sheryl; steckley-marlene Re: ESG agreement Line 3 is referring to the solicitation document which is what you used to develop the application you submitted - the � , Your agreement will beKPZO6-just acoincidence that they are snsimilar. Onthe other documents, / have the Civil Rights form and the debarment hzmn ijust need the Execut�e[n rorrnandthatdoesnotnecessah/ymeedtobeindudedinyourrevievv'|just' need �th mpeosathzn ' signature. submit e8/entforDCF Thanks ,.� ZrixiePhelan Department of Children and Families 111I12thStreet, #3O4 Key West, Florida 33040 Wilkes -Kim <0Wlke*Khn@knonno ecounty-O.gov> To TrixiePhe/an/D11/D[F@DCP 11/02/20I211:26 cc AM stecWey'nnadene xsteck|ey-nmadene@mnnroecounty-O.8 nv>,Gnsharn-Shery| < > Subject ESGagneennent 1 HiTrixie, We are reviewing the ES6agreement and iammpreparing itfor the county attorney today, just acouple nf ' Wanted toconfirm the agreement #, page one, Line three shows LPZO6 but the rest ofthe agreement shows KPZO6?� And additionally, the three other documents: Certification ofExecutive Compensation Civil rights Certification ofdebarment Should all ofthis be added tothe agreement before /submit to the O\for review? Thanks have agreat FrklavM Kim Wilkes Wean Social Services Sr. Grants Coordinator Historic GatoBuilding 11OQSimonton Street ` Key West, Florida ]3O4O . 305'292-4588'phune 305-295-4376-fam ``. HELP UGHELP YOU! Please take amoment tocomplete our Customer Satisfaction Survey: ",tti?;//monroecofi.virtualtownhall.net/"""PE_eSZMonroeCoFL WebDocs/css Your feedback is important to us! Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from the � subject`Count' _'_-are public record, uvaxaoerothe public and n�ed�upon request. Your County regarding topub/�dbdnsure. ' connnnun�at�nmaybe IN From: Trixie Phelan [Trixie Phelan @dcfstate.flus] To: Wilkes -Kim Cc: Graham -Sheryl; steckley-marlene Subject: Re: ESG agreement Line is referring to the solicitation document which is what you used to develoo �h application you submitted - the RFP. ' e | ` ,our agreement will be KPZ06 - just a coincidence that they are so similar. Onthe other documents, I have the Civil Rights form and the debarment form I ust d th Executive Compensation form and that does not necessarily need to be i l 'J »ee e - Z just need it when I submit the grant for D[F signature. nc uded i n your review Thanks ' Trixie Phelan Department of Children and Families 1111 1Ith Street, #304 Kay West, Florida 33040 305 / 292-6810 Wilkes -Kim <WiIkes-K ro ecounty-fl.gov> 11/02/I012 11:26 AM Trixie Phelan/D11/D[F@D[F To uteckIev-marIune cc <steckley-marlene@monroecounty-fI.g ov^, Graham -Sheryl < x ESG agreement Subject H± Trixie, We are reviewing the ESG agreement and I am preparing it for the county attorney today, just a couple of questions: Wanted to confirm pthe?agreement #, page one. Line three shows LPZ06, but the rest of the agreement shows K 0 And additionally, the three other documents: Certification of Executive Compensation Civil rights Certification of debarment Should all of this be added to the agreement before I submit to the CA for review? Thanks, have a great Friday!!! Kim Wilkes Wean Social Services Sr. Grants Coordinator Historic Gato Building 1100 Simonton Street Suite 190 Key West, Florida 33040 305-292-4588-phone 305-295-4376-fax wilkes-kin*monroecounty-fl.gov HELP US HELP YOU! Please take a moment to complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey: http://monroecofl.virtualtownhall.net/PagesZMonroeCoFL WebDocs/css Your feedback is important to us! Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from the County regarding County business are public record, available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail communication may be subject to public disclosure. N State of Florida Rick Scott Department of Children and Families Govemp David E.Nilkins Secretaty MEMORANDUM OFNEGOTIATION —KPZ0G/Monroe Couniv EnmngenoyShe�erGrant (E8G)Grant —� L Introduction A. : Sheryl Graham, Social Services Director Kim Wean, Grants Coordinator Theresa Phelan, DCFContract Manager @. Meeting Date: October 3.2O128D1O:UUA/M ' C.k�mtinQLoo��n: DCFO�oe.111I~2m—~Street, Key West, Florida 33U4O&via telephone U. Procurement x .`. This ESGgrant isawarded through acompetitive process that the DCF Office on Homelessness. Applications were reviewed, scores collected and averaged and then the final ranking was determined by the Office on Homelessness. Agreements are then managed at the regional level. Narrative Summary of the Negotiations �^These funds are awarded through agrant agreement. The agreement will becomprised odthe grant agreement, Department's Substantial Amendment mthe u.S. Department VfHousing and Urban Deve~p"e'"/Hv ', the provider's approved Written Standards, osummary of project activities, the uur Audit Attachment, aRequest for Reimbursement hn andthe provider's budget. The provider intends house the grant funds to assist eligible families and individuals /n both Rapid Ra4ouaiand Preventionscenarios. ng The method ofpayment will becost mimbmsemen Rx�� 8�pmv�rw0submit � approval Of �'�'�� � ,tifyinginformation for all assistance ` ll data for case management. There �ema�hmq�mnnan of10O%wh�hwjUbe --`---~'~pr°" ^ �����m�o�e»�p��n��pmv ed�E8G��� ��m ��U�»��� invoicing. The provider will submit ' ^ individualsreporting will quarterly, due by the 15t' of the month following the report period. A monthly activity report may also be necessary for d � Ondh�5mbuu�en� the --''~^/summary 'epm`w/aoms�noeK)deaf ovhood��headng (. "" _maykVUuvMngthenspurtingmunMh. . The provider agrees hoparticipate hlthe homeless ona|itionSn�bemmmoa Homeless Assistance (8HAL)which o�omeans pe�nipaUon/nSHAL.g Homeless —` mS sa��nmaLe ug Wanagement/n�on��nSyn�m(HM—" Ill, Conclusion — This prevention grant will cover the period from Douembor1 2O12UhmughJune 3O 2O�4 Total $40,000 `hurFT7O13-2O14. ' � grant VI. S Provider Signature Department Signature Title: Title: Contract Manager Date: Date:__ Mission: Protect the Vulnerable, Promote Strong and Economically Self -Sufficient Families, and Appeal of Monroe County Board of County Commissioners/ Monroe County Social Services 2011 Emergency Shelter Grant/Prevention Grant Grant Solicitation # LPZ06 FORMAL APPEAL AND PETITION HEARING Monroe County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services hereby appeals the grant award determinations resulting from the 2011 Emergency Shelter Grant/Prevention Grant, Grant Solicitation #LPZ06 and states as follows: I. That affected agency is Monroe County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services, 1100 Simonton Street, #2-257, Key West, Florida, 33040. The Tax Identification Number is 59-6000749. 2. The petitioner is the Director of Social Services, Ms. Sheryl Graham, 1100 Simonton Street, #2-257, Key West, Florida, 33040, (305) 292-45 10. 3. The petitioner's representative is the Monroe County Attorney's office, Pedro J. Mercado, Esq., 1111 12'h St., Suite 408, Key West, Florida, 33040, (305) 292-3470. 4. The petitioner's substantial interests are adversely affected by its loss of rant funding for petitioner's emergency shelter/homelessness prevention program. gran S. The petitioner received notice of the agency's decision from Tom Pierce via e- mail dated December 1, 2011. 6. Petitioner avers that the disputed issues of material fact are: the petitioner provided evidence of written arrangements in place to link clients to other assistance and; petitioner provided evidence of unmet demand for service. 7. Petitioner avers the following: The grant application instructs the applicant to complete the scoring criteria (appendix III of the application form) and submit supporting documentation in accordance with the criteria set forth in the grant application. Under scoring criteria item # 4 entitled "Formal Arrangements for Linking Clients with Other Assistance" the application instructs the petitioner to check the response that describes "their formal written arrangements to refer and link the households seeking assistance with other critical services and benefits" and instructs the applicant to attach a "Copy of the applicant's written agreement or Arr an to refer clients for financial counseling services". The criteria is clear and unambiguous in that an applicant can satisfy the criteria set forth in item # 4 by submitting proof of one of two alternatatives, either proof of a written agreement or proof of an AEqW ,ement to refer clients. The petitioner was not awarded any points on the scoring form prepared by "TP". It is important to note tke that "TP" noted "No written Agreements" to justify the withholding of points; however, the petitioner would respectfully submit that "TP" incorrectly withheld points on this basis. A fundamental tenet of law is that the words written in a document should be given their plain meaning and not be disturbed unless found to be ambiguous or in need of clarification, modification, or interpretation. By use of the word "arrangement" and the instruction allowing for use of either alternate the intent of the instruction here is clear and unambiguous and grants an applicant 1 point each if the applicant submits proof of an "arrangement", which the applicant did. With regard to scoring criteria item # 7 entitled "Unmet Client Demand for Year Ending June 30, 2010", the application instructs the petitioner to "check the response that describes the level of need for homeless prevention services that the agency could not address, based upon the resources available for the year ending June 30, 2010" and instructs the applicant to attach a "copy of the report or documentation generated by the Applicant's data collection and reporting system, or HMIS system". The criteria is clear and unambiguous in that an applicant can satisfy the criteria set forth in item #7 by submitting proof of one of two documents, either the applicants data collection and reporting system documentation or documentation generated by HMIS. The applicant submitted proof of its use of its own data collection and reporting system documenting that 211 clients had not received funding. Under the scoring form prepared by "TP", the applicant is only granted 1 point and a notation is made that "applicant had funds during denial period". It is clear that "TP" used criteria outside of that provided for in the application and the petitioner respectfully submits that it is inappropriate for "T?' to evaluate the petitioner using criteria that has not been set forth in the gr ant application. Petitioner would also note that, as with scoring criteria item # 4, "TP" did not check any of the boxes to indicate which criterion was applicable to applicant. Instead, "TP" appears to use her first-hand knowledge and familiarity with applicants operations to set an arbitrary criterion to the disadvantage of the applicant. 8. The scoring evaluation criteria is set forth in sections 3.2.1 and 3.2.3 of the 2011 Emergency Shelter Grant/Prevention Grant, Grant Solicitation #LPZ06 in conjunction with the application form scoring criteria requirements. The applicant contends that "TP" failed to apply the correct scoring criteria and that the criteria employed by "TP", as detailed in the facts averred in #7 above, were arbitrary and capricious. The petitioner contends that all of the above set forth reasons mandate modification of the agency action. Wherefore, petitioner, Monroe County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services, respectfully requests the scoring form prepared by "TV' be corrected to provide the petitioner with 2 points under criteria item #4, and 2 points under criteria item # 7, and petitioner be awarded $ 100,000 in grant funds. C UNTYMONROE KEY wsT qorUDA 33040 saris aw-rsar Sn:snne A. Hatton, County Attorneys Robert B. Shilliager, Chat Asdstw County Atteney •• Pedro I. Metrado, Assistant County Attorney e• Susan M. Gritaeley, Assistant County Attorney •• Natilmne W. Castel, Assimm County Amy Cynthia L. Hs11, Asdstwt County Attorney •* Christine Umbert Barrows, Astistw County Attorney Derek V. Howard, Assistant County Attorney Lisa Grange. Assistant County Mooney ** Hoard Catifled in City, County & Local Conn. Law Mayor David Rice, District 4 Mayor Pro Tern Kim wigington, District 2 George Neugent, District 2 Heather Carruthers, District 3 Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5 ' Office of the County Attorney 1111 126 Street, Strict 4W Key west, FL 33040 (305) 292-3470 — Phone (305) 292-3516 — Fax To: Greg Vertu Date January 1-0, 2D12 From: Pedro Mercado RE: 2011 Emergency Shelter Grant/Prevention Grant, Grant Solicitation #LPZ06 Petition for Hearing Dear Mr. Venz, Pursuant to our conversation of Friday January 6, 2012, I am submitting this letter requesting that the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services appeal and petition for hearing be held in abeyance for 45 days. As discussed, Monroe County timely filed its petition and this request for abeyance does not and will not affect Monroe County's right of appeal if the County is required to go forward with the hearing. As discussed, DCF staff believes that federal funding for phase 2 of the grant is imminent. Phase 2 funding will permit DCF to fund the grant applicants who were not initially funded in the base grant. Contingent upon the release of phase 2 of the federal funding, Monroe County will be fully funded per its September 2011 response to grant solicitation #LPZ 06. There will be no further action required by Monroe County in order to receive the grant funding once the funding has been released by the federal government- Monroe County will be able to use the funds for the purposes set forth in its September 2011 grant application. Based on the above stated, Monroe County would request that is petition for hearing be held in abeyance for 45 days or not later than February Z4, 2012. State of Florida Department of Children and Families August 31, 2012 Ms. Sheryl Graham Monroe County 1100 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040 Dear Ms. Graham: Rick Scott Governor David E. Wilkins Secretary The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded to the Department the 2011 Emergency Solutions Grant. Based on the Department's approved Action Plan, it is my pleasure to announce the award of a grant to your organization in the amount of $100,000. On behalf of Secretary Wilkins, thank you for your willingness to use the Emergency Solutions Grant to provide homeless prevention and/or rent assistance to enable the homeless to transition into permanent housing. The Department's contract manager will be contacting you shortly to begin the process to execute a grant agreement with your organization. The term of your grant will end June 30, 2014. This office has approved your written policies and procedures to be used in carrying out the grant. This approval must be received before your grant agreement can be executed. Likewise, this office has approved your final budget, on the form provided to you. This office is prepared to assist you, as needed, to successfully carry out your grant program. Please contact me at (850) 922-9850 if you have questions or concerns with the grant, or the new federal rules. Sincerely, Thomas Pierce Director Office on Homelessness Cc: Trixie Phelan, Contract Manager 1317 Wnewood Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700 Mission: Protect the Vulnerable, Promote Strong and Economically Self -Sufficient Families, and Advance Personsf and Farnfly Recovery-and-Resiffency-