Alachua County Agreement for Administrative Services for CDBG 25DB-H07

Alachua County has been selected to participate in the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program. Subgrant Contract Number: 25DB-H07; FLAIR Contract Number: H2595; CFDA Number: 14.228; FFY 2023 Funding Cycle.

The program is requesting management services to assist residents throughout the County with necessary repairs that may be provided in the form of renovation or demolition and replacement of existing housing units. At a minimum, 11 housing units whose occupants qualify as low- to moderate-income (LMI) households will be rehabilitated and brought into compliance with the local housing code and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (“HUD”) Section 8 requirements. Four (4) of the eleven (11) households served will be occupied by persons who qualify as “low-income;” another four (4) of the eleven (11) households served will be occupied by persons who qualify as “very low-income.” Additional LMI housing units may be served if adequate funds remain in the budget after the eleven (11) contracted housing units are completed. Temporary relocation assistance will be provided to residents that are unable to remain in the home during construction.

Location: Alachua County is located in North Central Florida. The County government seat is situated in Gainesville. Gainesville is located 70 miles southwest of Jacksonville, 129 miles southeast of Tallahassee, 140 miles northeast of Tampa - St. Petersburg and 109 miles northwest of Orlando. Alachua County has a population of over 250,000 and a regional airport. The County itself consists of a total area of 969 square miles.

Form of Government: Alachua County is governed by a Board of five (5) elected County Commissioners and operates under the established County Manager Charter form of government. In addition to the five County Commissioners, there are five elected Constitutional Officers: Supervisor of Elections, Sheriff, Clerk of the Court, Tax Collector, and the Property Appraiser. The Alachua County Attorney also reports to the Board.