Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: November 18, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
FROM: Carrie Mathes, FNIGP, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., Manager II, Procurement Division
CONTACT: Isabelle Klier-Graham, Manager, Mental Health and Homelessness Division
PHONE: 407-836-3187
SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment No. 7, Contract Y23-2206, The Homeless Services Drop-in Center
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval of Amendment No. 7, Contract Y23-2206, The Homeless Services Drop-in Center, with Samaritan Resource Center, Inc., in the amount of $335,500, for a revised total contract amount of $1,456,458.96. ([Community and Family Services Department Mental Health and Homelessness Division] Procurement Division)
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PROCUREMENT:
This amendment will enable more families to access bridge housing and receive the critical support needed for successful transitions into permanent housing and long-term sustainability. Currently, due to budget restrictions, the agency has been limited to placing approximately 20 families for an average period of 90-120 days in bridge housing. With additional funding, the agency will be able to utilize all 30 units, increasing the number of families served to approximately 100 families in crisis per year and provide the necessary financial assistance and support to achieve housing. During the bridge housing period, case managers often identify areas where additional funding and resources are essential such as basic daily necessities, childcare expenses to help parents maintain employment, health and wellness, transportation, job training, and costly move in costs due to past barriers, among others. With the funding increase, Samaritan Resource Center can address these critical needs and barriers, helping families move from instability to stability and reducing the risk of reverting back to homelessness.
FUNDING:
Funding is available in account number 0001-062-2501-8610.
APPROVALS:
The Mental Health and Homelessness Division c...
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