FIRST AMENDMENT TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENTFIRST AMENDMENT TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA AND
METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES, INC.
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO CDBG PROGRAM AGREEMENT (this "Amendment") is
made and entered into by and between the City of Clearwater, Florida, a Florida municipal
corporation, with a principal address of P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, Florida 33758, (the "City"), and
Metropolitan Ministries, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, with a principal address of 2002
North Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602 ("Metropolitan Ministries" or "Subrecipient"). (The City
and Subrecipient shall be referred to collectively as the "Parties").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the City administers the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG")
Public Services Program (the "Program") funded by the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development ("HUD"); and
WHERAS, the City is an entitlement community that receives CDBG funds awarded under
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, in furtherance of its goal of promoting
community development and improvement of public facilities, as further detailed in the
Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs 2020/2021-2024/2025;
and
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Ministries is a not-for-profit corporation that provides
comprehensive services for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in
underserved and impoverished communities; and
WHEREAS, the Parties entered into that certain CDBG Program Agreement dated
December 2, 2024 (the "Agreement") to utilize Forty -Seven Thousand Twenty -Four Dollars
and 00/100 Cents ($47,024.00) in FY 2024-2025 CDBG funds for Salary Support Benefits to
enable Metropolitan Ministries to deliver the NeighborHOPE North Greenwood Program; and
WHEREAS, these services are an eligible activity under the CDBG program in
accordance with 24 CFR §570.201(e). It is a limited clientele activity and meets a national
objective as required under 24 CFR §570.208(a)(2); and
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Ministries has available the necessary qualified personnel,
facilities, materials, and supplies to perform such services and/or carry out such programs
for these residents, who are eligible and qualified to received said services and are within
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the income limits for low -and moderate -income persons as defined by HUD and adjusted
annually, and which current income levels are attached as Exhibit "A" and incorporated here
in reference; and
WHEREAS, the Parties now wish to amend the statement of work to allowgrantfunds
to be used for Fringe Benefits; and
WHEREAS, salary support shall be for the salaries and wages of staff for hours
worked towards activity delivery Pursuant to 2 § CFR 200.431, fringe benefits are
allowances and services employers provide to their employees as compensation in
addition to regular salaries and wages. Fringe benefits include, but are not limited to social
security, employee life, health, unemployment, and worker's compensation insurance
(except as indicated in § 200.447 ) holidays and sick leave.
WITNESSETH:
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt
whereof being hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows.
1. Recitals. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated
herein and made a part of this Amendment.
2. Amended and Restated Sections. Secti on I, Paragraph 4. of the Agreement is hereby
amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
"4. Statement of Work/Program and Project Description. Subrecipient provides
comprehensive services for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in
underserved and impoverished communities. The subrecipient will deliver the
NeighborHOPE North Greenwood Program. The project will benefit 89 low- to
moderate -income City of Clearwater residents according to HUD income guidelines
attached as Exhibit "A" (the "Project"). Additional requirements for the Project are
attached as Exhibit"C" and made a part hereof by this reference. The budget for this
Project (the "Budget") is attached as Exhibit "D" and made a part hereof by this
reference. Funds are provided for salary support and fringe benefits for a full-time
Case Managerforthe NeighborHOPE North Greenwood Program. The NeighborHOPE
North Greenwood Program addresses the needs of households experiencing poverty
and family homelessness in Clearwater. The Case Manager (CM) will provide housing
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services and community resources to families in North Greenwood who are at risk of
becoming homeless. The CM assesses the strengths and opportunities of each family
and works with households to develop self-sufficiency goals and create a self-
sufficiency plan. The CM connects participants to community resources to address
employment, education, health, mental health, childcare, financial wellness, and
any other needs related to family wellbeing. When necessary, housing search
assistance and referrals to community housing programs are provided to prevent
homelessness. Metropolitan Ministries (MM) will provide community navigation,
resources, and case management to job seekers who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness. MM is an active member of the Pinellas Homeless Leadership
Alliance (HLA) and is experienced in using the Pinellas Homeless Management
Information System (HMIS) to document client services and assess project
outcomes. The project supports the HLA Continuum of Care's Housing First service
delivery model.
3. Amended and Restated Exhibits. Exhibit "D" of the Agreement is hereby amended
and restated in its entirety as follows:
"Exhibit "D"
Budget
Metropolitan Ministries, Inc.
FY 2024-2025
Project Type: CDBG
Amount of Funding: $47,024.00
Services Funded
Category
CDBG Portion
Public Services
Funds provided for salarysupport and fringe benefits for a full-
time Case Manager for the NeighborHOPE North Greenwood
$47,024.00
Program. The NeighborHOPE North Greenwood Program
addresses the needs of households experiencing poverty and
family homelessness in Clearwater. The Case Manager (CM)
will provide housing services and community resources to
families in North Greenwood who are at risk of becoming
homeless. The CM assesses the strengths and opportunities
of each family and works with households to develop self-
sufficiency goals and create a self-sufficiency plan. The CM
connects participants to community resources to address
employment, education, health, mental health, childcare,
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financial wellness, and any other needs related to family
wellbeing. When necessary, housing search assistance and
referrals to community housing programs are provided to
prevent homelessness. Metropolitan Ministries (MM) will
provide community navigation, resources, and case
management to job seekers who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness. MM is an active member of the Pinellas
Homeless Leadership Alliance (HLA) and is experienced in
using the Pinellas Homeless Management Information System
(HMIS) to document client services and assess project
outcomes. The project supports the HLA Continuum of Care's
Housing First service delivery model.
Benefit - 89
Beneficiaries assisted must reside within City of Clearwater
limits (Tax District CW, CWD, or CWDO) and household
income must be at or below 80% AMI based on the CDBG
income limits in effect at the time assistance is provided.
Total
$47,024.00"
4. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between the terms and provisions of this First
Amendment and the Agreement, the terms and provisions of this First Amendment
shall control the extent of any such conflict or ambiguity.
5. All provisions of the Agreement not expressly amended herein shall remain in full
force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Amendment on this 17 r day of
, 2025
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(CITY OF CLEARWATER SIGNATURE PAGE)
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a Florida municipal corporation.
Approve as to form:
Matthew J. Mytych, Esq.
Assistant City Attorney
Date:
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By:
Jennifer Poirrier
City Manager
Date: QUA [ % a V.
Attest:
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Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
Date: Ctt-e- t? Jig
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(SUBRECIPIENT SIGNATURE PAGE)
Metropolitan Ministries, Inc.,
a Florida not-for-profit
corporation.
By:
Print Name: Tim Marks
Title: President and CEO
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PINELLAS )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means Physical presence or Elonline notarization, this 19 day of MX , 2025 by 1 M M/-12/<-3 , as
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