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MOTION TO APPROVE A GRANT ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES OF FLORIDA INCORPORATED FOR HOUSING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SERVICES.
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. On June 17, 2020, the City advertised its notice to bidders of the City's desire to hire a firm to supply grant management, administration and implementation for community redevelopment projects (PL-20-01 - Grant Administration for Community Redevelopment Projects) .
2. On July 28, 2020, the bids were opened at the offices of the City Clerk.
3. On October 7, 2020, the City awarded the bid to Community Redevelopment Associates of Florida, Inc. and authorized the City Manager to negotiate a contract for housing administration services.
4. For any Federal or State funded program for which Community Redevelopment Associates of Florida, Inc will provide services to the City, a separate written amendment to the agreement shall be executed by both parties which shall specify the terms and amount of compensation to be paid.
5. Community Redevelopment Associates of Florida, Inc will be compensated through grant administration fees. Below are the program administrative fees as a percentage of total award:
Program - General Administration
CDBG 15% (Represents a 2.5% reduction in administration fees from previous contract)
CDBG-CV 14% (Coronavirus Allocation - Microenterprise Grants - Represents 1% reduction from typical CDBG admin percentage)
SHIP 10% (Consistent administration percentage from last contract)
HOME 12% (Consistent administration percentage from last contract)
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