CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM

Items Types:
Housing 		For Meeting of:
December 12, 2016
District: ALL From:
Contract ID: Document Number:
Exhibits: Yes On File (City Clerk) : Yes Draft Only: No
Grant Received by City?: No
Subject:
Funding Agreement between the City of Orlando and Housing and Neighborhood Development of Central Florida, Inc. (HANDS)
Summary:

Housing and Neighborhood Development Services of Central Florida, Inc. (HANDS) provides housing counseling services to residents of the City of Orlando to help prepare them for home ownership. The City has previously funded these services with HANDS under our Community Development Block Grant program as a public service. Staff is requesting approval to provide $75,000 through our State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) funding. Under terms of our 2015-2018 Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP), pre-purchase counseling is an eligible activity and funds have been set aside for this purpose. The agreement will provide funding for twelve (12) Seminars with an average of 25 city residents each (total of 300), as well as approximately 552 hours of individual counseling.

Fiscal & Efficiency Data: See Fiscal Impact Statement Attached
Recommended Action:
Staff requests the City Council approve the SHIP agreement with HANDS and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
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: David E Medley, Housing and Community Development, x2395
Approved By:

Department Date and Time
Budget Outside Routing Approval 12/1/2016 9:15 AM
Grants 12/1/2016 11:32 AM
City Clerk 12/2/2016 9:15 AM
ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
HANDS_-_SHIP_Housing_Counseling_Agrmt.docx HANDS - SHIP Housing Counseling Agreement Backup Material
FY16-17HANDS_Fiscal_Impact_Stmt.docx Fiscal Impact Statement Fiscal Impact Statement
"Enhance the quality of life in the City by delivering public services in a knowledgeable, responsive and financially responsible manner."