Manatee County, FL Draft 2025/26 Annual Action Plan Notice of Plan Availability Notice of Public Hearing Summary of Plan Statement of Proposed Budget and Use of Funds Under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended and the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, Manatee County is required to prepare a plan that describes how the County will allocate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds to meet the needs of low-income and moderate-income persons in Manatee County. The Action Plan is completed annually to describe the activities that will be undertaken to address the priority needs identified in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. It also serves as an application for CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds. This Action Plan describes the activities that will take place during the 2025/26 Program Year (October 1 – September 30). Notice of Plan Availability Manatee County has prepared a draft 2025/26 Annual Action Plan. The Plan has been made available to the public on June 30th, 2025. This notice is being published to remind citizens that a formal 30-day comment period will conclude on July 29th, 2025. Copies of the Plans may be reviewed at the Manatee County Community and Veterans Services Department, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, 5th Floor, Bradenton, the Manatee County website at www.https://mymanatee.org/departments/community-and-veterans-services-department, and the following Manatee County Library locations: • Central Branch 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. W., Bradenton • South County Branch 6081 26th St. W., Bradenton • Palmetto Branch 923 6th St. W., Palmetto Rocky Bluff Library 6750 U.S. Hwy. 301, Ellenton Written comments on Manatee County's draft 2025/26 Annual Action Plan will be accepted through July 29th, 2025. Please address your comments to the contact below or via the QR Code: Julia Vieira, Community Development Project Manager Manatee County Community and Veterans Services Department 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Suite 500 Bradenton, FL 34205 (941) 748-4501, ext. 1266 julia.vieira@mymanatee.org Notice of Public Hearing There will be a public hearing with the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners regarding the draft 2025/26 Annual Action Plan, Proposed Use of Funds, and Proposed Budget on: July 29th, 2025 9:00 AM or as soon thereafter as can be heard. Manatee County Administration Building – 1st Floor Chambers 1112 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 According to Florida Statutes Section 286.0105, a person deciding to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at the above-referenced meeting or hearing, will need a record of the proceedings, and, for such purposes, it may be necessary to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Americans with Disabilities: The Board of County Commissioners does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of the Board's functions including one's access to and participation in public hearings. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation for this meeting as provided for in the ADA, should contact Carmine DeMilio 941-792-8784 ext. 8203 or carmine.demilio@mymanatee.org; or FAX 745-3790. Summary of 2025/26 Annual Action Plan The Action Plan includes an estimate of available resources from private and public sources to address identified needs; a description of the priorities and specific objectives to be addressed in this program year; a summary of the eligible programs or projects that Manatee County will undertake to address the needs; a description of the geographic areas of the County in which assistance will be directed; a description of the projects to address the needs of the homeless, at-risk and special needs populations; the plans to reduce the number of poverty level families; and the standards in which the County will monitor its housing and community development projects. Statement of Proposed Budget and Use of Estimated Funds Sources of Funds 2025/26 Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG) $1,833,537.00 2025/26 Home Investment Partnership (HOME) $ 588,051.16 2025/26 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) $ 157,808.00 Prior Year - HOME Investment Partnership $ 121,836.00 Prior Year - Community Development Block Grant $ 37,814.00 Program Income - HOME Investment Partnership $ 106,230.00 Program Income - Community Development Block Grant $ 39,000.00 Use of Funds Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 1. 23337 AM and FM Enterprise, Inc. - 2025/26 Allean's Loving Care – $65,000.00 Project will provide in-home care and companionship to elderly adults with special needs. 2. 23349 Turning Points - 2025/26 Project Smile – $75,000.00 The project will provide access to uninsured low-income Manatee County residents to high-quality free dental care and oral prosthetics. 3. 23345 Meals on Wheels - 2025/26 Unfunded Senior Meals – $55,000.00 Funding will be provided for meals for eligible elderly residents of unincorporated Manatee County. 4. 23376 The Food Bank of Manatee - Mobile Produce – $20,000.00 Funding will be provided to distribute fresh produce in the Pride Park and Samoset areas of unincorporated Manatee County. 5. 23383 Gulfcoast Legal Services - 2025/26 Housing Legal Services - $60,000.00 The project will provide legal services to low- and moderate-income residents for housing related issues. 6. 23371 The Salvation Army - Shelter Rehabilitation – $100,000.00 The project will rehabilitate the emergency shelter facility. 7. 23364 HOPE Family Services, Inc. - Domestic Violence Survivor Shelter – $318,650.00 Funding will be provided to complete the ongoing rehabilitation of the emergency shelter facility. 8. 23373 The Power of Love Family Services, Inc. – Facility Expansion - $350,000.00 Funding will be provided to purchase a facility that will provide supportive services and economic development activities to low- to moderate-income residents of Manatee County. 9. 23375 Step Up Suncoast, Inc. - Facility Acquisition – $500,000.00 Enhanced code enforcement initiatives on eligible CDBG low- and moderate-income areas. 10. Manatee County Community Development Division (CVS) - 2025/26 CDBG Administration and Planning - $366,700.00 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) 1. 23402 Eagle Village of Tomorrow, Inc. LLC - Eagle Village Rental Construction - $460,000.00 The project will subsidize a portion of the development costs for 100 affordable rental units, located on 1500 46th Ave Dr. W, Bradenton, FL 34207. 2. 23098 / 23359 Manatee County Habitat for Humanity -Kings Cross Place Construction - $210,000.00 The project will subsidize a portion of the development costs of 27 new homeowner houses for income eligible families (up to 80% of AMI), located on 3603 -3678 Kings Cross Place, Bradenton FL 34203. 3. 23356 Turning Points - Rental Assistance Program HOME – $87,300.00 The project will provide Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, rental and utility deposits as needed to low- and moderate-income Manatee County residents. 4. Manatee County Community Development Division (CVS) - 2025/26 HOME Administration and Planning - $58,805.00 Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) 1. 23381 Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc. - Manatee County Rapid Rehousing/Homeless Prevention - $150,180.00 Funding will provide housing relocation, stabilization services, and rental assistance to at-risk citizens of Manatee County. 2. Manatee County Community and Veterans Service -2025/26 ESG Administration and Planning - $12,170.00 Funding will be provided for personnel and related costs for the general oversight and administration of the ESG program. Publication Date: June 29, 2025 IPL0249029 Jun 29 2025