PURPOSE: DEO is seeking a nonprofit organization to administer the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program in Glades County. Entities interested in contracting with DEO to provide these services should be present at this public meeting in ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Division of Community Development

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, September 25, 2014, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: University of Florida/IFAS Extension, Glades County, 900 U.S. Highway 27 SW, Moore Haven, FL 33471

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Purpose: DEO is seeking a nonprofit organization to administer the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program in Glades County. Entities interested in contracting with DEO to provide these services should be present at this public meeting in order to be informed of the qualifications and application requirements.

Selection of an entity will be based on the entity’s experience and performance in a broad range of services designed to eliminate poverty and foster self-sufficiency. The entity must be interested in becoming a CSBG-eligible entity and must be willing to meet the requirements of 42 U. S. C. 9901, Section 676 A and 676 B concerning the structure and operations of the CSBG board. Special consideration will be given to any community action agency or other public or nonprofit entity which has demonstrated effectiveness in providing services consistent with the goals and purposes of CSBG.

The following qualities will be reviewed: (1) the extent to which the entity’s past or current programs achieved or are achieving the stated goals in a timely fashion; (2) the quality of work performed by the entity; (3) the number, qualifications, and experience of the staff members of the entity; (4) the ability of the entity to secure and train volunteers; and (5) maintain compliance with administrative, program, and financial management requirements.

Only one entity will be funded. The entity must be capable and willing to provide services to all eligible low-income citizens in Glades County.

Actions to be taken: DEO will review the submitted applications, and make a decision regarding each applicant’s eligibility to provide CSBG services to Glades County. DEO staff will prepare a recommendation for the selected entity for subsequent consideration and approval or disapproval by DEO’s Executive Director.

Requests for a copy of the agenda for this meeting and additional information or questions may be addressed to Ms. Jean Amison, Manager, Community Services Block Grant, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, 107 East Madison Street, MSC #400, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone], fax: [phone], email: [e-mail].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: DEO at [phone] at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact DEO using the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.

For more information, you may contact: Ms. Jean Amison.