Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with 1DivineLine2Health in an amount up to $146,000.00 for the purpose of rehabbing a facility to be used as a drop-in center, food pantry and supportive office space for participants served by 1DivineLine 2Health. Approval is also requested to advance funding per a pre-determined schedule to be included in the agreement and to allow for expenses incurred prior to purchase order creation, starting June 1, 2025. Prior expenses include design and project planning costs.
1DivineLine2Health is a nonprofit organization that provides services to pregnant woman, transwomen and runaway youth. Currently, it operates two safe houses, a community garden and a drop-in center. The mission of the organization is to provide services to people in need including the homeless and destitute.
Emergency action is needed to meet committed project timelines for funding to ensure the project stays on planned deadline.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding in the amount of $146,000.00 is available within the Development Taxable Bonds fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: The vendor’s contract compliance number is pending.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with 1DiVineLine2Health for the purpose of rehabbing a facility for a drop-in center, food pantry and supportive office space for participants served in the program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $146,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($146,000.00)
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WHEREAS, 1DivineLine2Health is a nonprofit organization that provides services to pregnant woman, transwomen and runaway youth; and
WHEREAS, 1DivineLine2Health’s mission is to provide services to people in need including the homeless and destitute; and
WHEREAS,...
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