9A1 - Approve $3.5m Project Dads Grant Funding

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RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE'S APPLICATION FOR, ACCEPTANCE, AND RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF FAMILY ASSISTANCE, IN AN AMOUNT OF $3,516,715.00 OVER A FIVE-YEAR GRANT PERIOD, FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF β€” PROJECT DADS β€” ; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO EXPEND THE GRANT FUNDS FOR PROJECT DADS; AUTHORIZING A NON-COMPETITIVE DESIGNATED PURCHASE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1(B)(3) OF THE COUNTY CODE BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT FOR SUB-GRANT AWARDS TO TWO PROVIDERS FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR PROJECT DADS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO: (I) APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND FUTURE FUNDING FOR PROJECT DADS FOR UP TO TEN YEARS; (II) EXECUTE AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF GRANT FUNDS; AND (III) EXERCISE PROVISIONS IN SUCH AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AND REQUIRING ANNUAL IMPACT REPORTS FROM THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 260107](Community Services Department)

April 21, 2026
Sponsors
Commissioner Marleine Bastien (D2)
Commissioner Marleine Bastien (D2)
Commissioner Juan Carlos
Commissioner Juan Carlos "JC" Bermudez (D12)
Commissioner RenΓ© Garcia (D13)
Commissioner RenΓ© Garcia (D13)
Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez (D11)
Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez (D11)
Commissioner Vicki L. Lopez (D5)
Commissioner Vicki L. Lopez (D5)
Vice-Chairman Kionne L. McGhee (D9)
Vice-Chairman Kionne L. McGhee (D9)

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