CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM

Items Types:
Housing 		For Meeting of:
November 17, 2014
District: ALL From:
Contract ID: Document Number:
Exhibits: Yes On File (City Clerk) : Yes Draft Only: No
Grant Received by City?: Yes
Subject:
FY 2014-2015 HUD-Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant agreement between the City of Orlando and Aspire Health Partners, Inc. d/b/a The Center for Drug-Free Living, Inc., 5151 Adanson Street, Orlando, Florida 32804.
Summary:

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has designated the City of Orlando to act as recipient and administrator of HOPWA funding for the area of Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Lake Counties, which is referred to as the Orlando Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (EMSA).  The City of Orlando administers the HOPWA Program, which contracts with eligible service providers for the distribution of funds according to HUD regulations.

On October 20, 2014, Council approved a HOPWA Agreement under the name of The Center for Drug-Free Living, Inc. d/b/a CENTAUR.  Because of a recent merger, this agency is now operating under the name Aspire Health Partners, Inc. d/b/a The Center for Drug-Free Living, Inc.  The Agreement has been revised accordingly and requires approval from Council.  All provisions and terms in the Agreement, including the funding amount, remains the same.  
Fiscal & Efficiency Data: PY2014 HUD-Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant was approved on 07/28/2014 as part of the Annual Action Plan.
Recommended Action:
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with Aspire Health Partners, Inc. d/b/a The Center for Drug-Free Living, Inc. in the amount of $1,039,194.00 after review of the documents by the City Attorney's office.
Agenda Item attachment(s) on file in the City Clerks Office.
Note: All agenda items must be in the City Clerk's office by Noon Friday, six(6) business days prior to the regular Monday City Council meeting.
Contact: Dr. Scharlene Ahmed
Approved By:

Department Date and Time
Budget Outside Routing Approval 11/6/2014 9:29 AM
Grants 11/6/2014 12:09 PM
City Clerk 11/6/2014 12:16 PM
ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
CFDFL_(HOPWA)_Agreement_PY2014.docx The Center for Drug-Free Living (Aspire) PY2014 Agreement Backup Material
CFDFL_-_HOPWA_Fiscal_Impact_(PY2014).doc The Center for Drug -Free Living, Inc. (Fiscal Impact Statement) Fiscal Impact Statement
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