HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-099AMemorandum of Understanding
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been created and entered into on July 1,
2021 between the Indian .River County Board of Commissioners -Rental Assistance-HCV/VASH
Voucher Program 1801 27th Avenue, Building B, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 and the Treasure
Coast Homeless Services Council - Continuum of Care, 2525 St Lucie Avenue, Vero Beach,
Florida 32960
Abbreviations used in this MOU will include:
HCV/VASH — Housing Choice Voucher/Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program
PHA — Public Housing Agency - Indian River County
EHV — Emergency Housing Vouchers
CoC — Continuum of Care — Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council
I. Introduction and Goals (the following elements, listed in a. — c., are required elements of
the MOU):
a. PHA and CoC's commitment to administering the EHVs in accordance with all program
requirements.
b. PHA goals and standards of success in administering the program.
c. Identification of staff position at the PHA and CoC who will serve as the lead EHV
liaisons.
Lead HCV Liaisons:
PHA: Robin Miller, Programs Director
CoC: Louise Hubbard, Executive Director
II. Define the populations eligible for EHV assistance to be referred by CoC
III. Services to be provided to eligible EHV families
1. List the services to be provided to assist individuals and families so they have success in
the program and who will provide the services to them.
2. Partnering service providers will support individuals and families in completing
applications and obtaining necessary supporting documentation to support referrals and
applications for assistance; while aiding households in addressing barriers.
3. Partnering service providers will support PHAs in ensuring appointment notifications to
eligible individuals and families and will assist eligible households in getting to meetings
with the PHA.
4. PHAs will establish windows of time for EHV applicants to complete intake interviews
for EHV.
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5. Partnering service providers will provide housing search assistance for eligible
individuals and families, as needed.
6. Partnering service providers will provide counseling on compliance with rental lease
requirements.
7. Partnering service providers will assess individuals and families who may require referrals
for assistance on security deposits, utility hook-up fees, and utility deposits.
8. Partnering service providers will assess and refer individuals and families to benefits and
supportive services, where applicable.
IV. PHA Roles and Responsibilities
1. Coordinate and consult with the CoC in developing the services and assistance to be
offered under the EHV services fee, as needed.
2. Accept direct referrals for eligible individuals and families through the CoC Coordinated
Entry System.
3. Commit a sufficient number of staff and necessary resources to ensure that the application,
certification, and voucher issuance processes are completed in a timely manner.
4. Commit a sufficient number of staff and resources to ensure that inspections of units are
completed in a timely manner.
5. Designate a staff to serve as the lead EHV liaison.
6. Comply with the provisions of this MOU.
V. CoC Roles and Responsibilities
1. Designate and maintain a lead EHV liaison to communicate with the PHA.
2. Refer eligible individuals and families to PHA using the community's coordinated entry
system.
3. Support eligible individuals and households in completing and applying for supportive
documentation to accompany admissions application to the PHA (i.e. self -certifications,
birth certificate, social security card, etc.), as needed.
4. Attend EHV participant briefings when needed.
5. Assess all households referred for EHV for mainstream benefits and supportive services
available to support eligible individuals and families through their transition.
6. Identify and provide supportive services to EHV families. (While EHV participants are
not required to participate in services, the CoC should assure that services are available
and accessible.)
7. Comply with the provisions of this MOU.
VI. Third Party ntity Roles Responsibilities
1. Describe how the State, local, philanthropic, faith -based organizations, Victim Service
Providers or CoC recipients it designates will fulfill each of the following responsibilities:
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a. State, local, philanthropic, faith -based organizations. Victim Service Providers
will provide all referrals to the COC.
VII. Program Evaluation:
The PEA, and CoC; or designated CoC recipient agree to cooperate with HUD; providerequested
data to HUD or HUD -approved contractor delegated the responsibility of program evaluation
protocols established by HUD or I. -IM -approved contractor, Including, possible randoib
assi , gnment procedures,
Signed acid dated. by the official i s of.the CoC and the PHA.
Signed by
1Zol�irt ]Miller
Executive Director, PHA
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COC Executive Director
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board has executed this Memorandum of Understanding as of the
date approved below.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONP"..M1
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDX*-" ss,,.=
By:
Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman
BCC Approved: July 13, 2021
Attest: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Court and
Comptroller
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By:
Deputy Clerk
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency
By:
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William K. DeBraal
Deputy County Attorney
Approved:
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