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The votes were taken by voice and the chair declared each motion adopted. No roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript; each motion was approved after a motion, a second, and a voice “aye.”

Why it matters: the RFA and fiscal‑agent actions set the procurement path for homelessness services funded by local food‑and‑beverage taxes, state grants and more than $18 million in HUD rental‑assistance funds; the conveyance would transfer a city property for rehabilitation into affordable units targeted to people experiencing homelessness; the youth coordinated entry standards formalize how unaccompanied youth aged 18–24 are assessed and referred under a HUD award.

What the Trust approved

- Food and beverage RFA: Staff reported current provider contracts end Sept. 30 under a three‑year cycle and that the RFA (posted May 12) solicits providers for outreach (including specialized outreach), discharge planning, emergency shelter, rapid re‑housing, permanent housing and homelessness prevention. Applications are due June 16; a selection committee will meet in mid‑June and recommendations will come back to the Trust. The Trust voted to ratify issuance of the RFA.

- Fiscal agent and technical assistance RFA: The Trust said it manages multiple HUD rapid‑rehousing and permanent supportive housing grants and currently uses a mix of subrecipients and county contracts to deliver tenant‑based rental assistance (TBRA) and project‑based rental assistance (PBRA). Staff recommended issuing an RFA to select a single fiscal agent to administer portions of the Trust’s TBRA/PBRA portfolio (grants totaling more than $18,000,000) to better align rents with market levels, reduce subrecipient cash‑flow risk and maximize household coverage. The Trust also ratified a technical assistance contract with Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) for up to $38,000 to support the procurement and implementation. The motion passed.

- City property conveyance: Staff described a two‑story residential building at 60 First Street and 13th Avenue (3,264 sq. ft., six one‑bedroom units on a 5,300 sq. ft. lot, built in 1958) that the City of Miami has approved for conveyance to the Trust and committed $600,000 in CDBG funds for rehabilitation. The Trust voted to approve pursuing the transfer and forwarding the matter to the Miami‑Dade County Board of County Commissioners for final approval.

- Youth coordinated entry standards: The Trust adopted youth‑specific coordinated entry standards of care required by an $8.4 million HUD grant to serve unaccompanied youth and young adults ages 18–24 (a roughly 24–30 month program). The standards set access, assessment, prioritization and referral rules and designate an SSOP provider (Educate Tomorrow) to take calls through the homeless helpline, emphasize diversion where appropriate, and lead by‑name case conferencing.

Process and record: Each motion was moved and seconded on the record; the transcript records voice votes with the chair asking “All in favor signify by saying aye,” followed by “Aye” and “Motion is adopted.” No roll‑call vote or per‑member tallies were included in the meeting transcript.

Next steps: Staff will proceed with the RFAs and procurement steps described, present recommendations to the Trust after the selection committee meets in mid‑June, and transmit the City property transfer request to the Board of County Commissioners for final action.

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Chapman report: Chapman said it was operating at full operational capacity and preparing for extreme summer heat and hurricane season. For April, Chapman reported 199 individuals placed into permanent housing pathways, representing 117 housing units for the month. Chapman said this work is a product of partnerships with Trust programs such as Rent Connect and local groups including Miami Homes for All.

Workforce and apprenticeship initiatives: Chapman reported launching a construction‑focused stewardship program on April 23 in collaboration with the Lennar Foundation and the Underline to provide hands‑on park stewardship and industry training; partners include Miami Dade College and CareerSource. Chapman also reported two new registered apprenticeship programs launched on National Apprenticeship Day under an \"earn‑while‑you‑learn\" model.

Recognition and partnerships: A Chapman Partnership program (Zeta Nu Nu chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated) was featured on CBS Miami for its mentoring work with male clients; Chapman also recognized Lisa Mazum of M Network for marketing and communications contributions.

Economic indicators and hostel update: The Trust's executive director reported April food and beverage receipts of $4.2 million (a 19% year‑over‑year rise) and 2024 fiscal‑year collections of $111.5 million (about $11.4 million over budgeted levels). Unemployment in Miami‑Dade was reported at 2.6% with 37,176 individuals listed by Department of Labor. The Trust also reported a purchase‑and‑sale contract for a local hostel is still in place after a City of Miami Commission meeting deferred action; staff said there are about 16 clients currently at the hostel, with city staff and provider Hermanos de la Calle on site and the Trust exploring alternative placements if relocation becomes necessary.

Why it matters: the operational metrics indicate active housing placements and workforce pathways that aim to move people from shelter into stable work and housing; food‑and‑beverage receipts are a major local funding stream for Trust programs, and the hostel sale poses an immediate placement and continuity question for clients.

Next steps: Chapman will continue program operations and workforce placements; Trust staff said they are monitoring the hostel sale process and are exploring alternative sites if needed. Staff excused the M Network report for the day because the staffer was attending a graduation; Chapman concluded its report and the Trust moved on to other agenda items.

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The memo staff distributed summarizes January point‑in‑time decreases, lists mayoral memos issued after the law, and outlines operational responses. Staff said the Trust has scaled up outreach and short‑ and long‑term capacity, created a homeless reporting tool that has logged about 170 records (20–25 remain open), and recorded two formal complaints that staff said were mitigated in a timely manner.

Staff also reported continued client movement into a hotel‑to‑housing project operated under the New Hope Core model, ongoing capital improvements at an eight‑unit Wynwood acquisition (design is complete and permitting is underway) and progress on the Blue Village project. The Trust also reported a commitment tied to the county mental health center for some permanent housing developments.

Why it matters: HB 1365 changes how jurisdictions may address unsheltered camping and sleeping; the Trust’s operational changes, reporting tools and housing projects are the local responses to meet legal requirements while providing alternatives to unsheltered living.

Board discussion and next steps: staff presented the memo as an informational item and did not seek a vote. Board members asked clarifying questions about complaint handling and outreach; staff said they would not read the memo point‑by‑point but that it was available in the meeting packet.","Staff reported on actions after Florida's public‑camping ban (HB 1365), changes in outreach and sheltering capacity, a new homeless reporting tool and several housing projects in progress.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6540081,"Homeless Trust hears federal and state funding uncertainty, urges outreach to lawmakers",173,1223000,1396000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3466317-05a6ec70851daf6c9ed58f927caddae7&start=1223&end=1396","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3466317-05a6ec70851daf6c9ed58f927caddae7/thumbnail_1223000.jpg","/articles/6540081/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Homeless-Trust-hears-federal-and-state-funding-uncertainty-urges-outreach-to-lawmakers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540081-629ffd7ca8a5daaef13125a7147b4d4b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440212&Signature=n5l3dsRcP2BCTkRz5fJc7Df23opPOy3nJ8Bw3lIVXG3-vczKoiHjkVx6PClgbYe-~Y0p0MpdYy7E2SeDfu8s8M9UCDjNB46Az8fBoc4hl0pkOlzW1JnsbknDofdIcHw2P1JGXQCjYwBUTD~Shma5oe4mLQKOWZFbXDfQEaa660tOmF7tnSAxbMlaR947twGm4sqhOywsTscXMAlSW6Ji2gEG5oIdbl2w8E5FFdpnm-GJCFJl0ccJ3kwBYOwr0ohdDZTUCVqlEdrdMOydv867jOzNqnL4vy~LnZ-0WXj57Aztx4wxFKhiDgPOek~PTpvpomIr2EgTtuuYWu0idRMbQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trust staff briefed the Miami‑Dade County Homeless Trust on multiple federal and state developments that could materially affect homelessness funding and program operations, and asked board members to contact congressional and state delegations.

Staff described a range of federal actions under discussion: proposed changes in HUD grant language being scrutinized by several large continuums; a White House “skinny” budget that proposes eliminating or restructuring programs such as CDBG and HOME and consolidating Continuum of Care (CoC) and HOPWA into a block grant; proposals affecting LIHEAP and Emergency Food and Shelter Program funding; and concern that emergency housing voucher and Section 8 supports could face funding gaps, with some programs at risk of running out in 2026. Staff also reported discussions about new grant conditions that would restrict content involving gender identity and language that could require use of immigration data systems for benefit eligibility assessments. Staff emphasized uncertainty pending final appropriations and HUD guidance.

At the state level, staff summarized recent Florida legislative activity: House Bill 1221 (which would have required local‑option taxes to be subject to voter reauthorization in general elections) appeared to be inactive, while House Bill 7033 (a tax package still active in committee) contains a provision tying tourist development tax (TDT) revenue to millage reduction and periodic ballot reauthorization that could shrink funds available for local programs if adopted. Staff said the senate was largely opposed to portions of HB 7033, but the landscape remained uncertain.

Why it matters: proposed federal and state changes could reduce or reorganize funding streams the Trust and local providers rely on — including federal homeless assistance grants, HOME, CDBG, LIHEAP and other programs — and might impose new compliance or eligibility requirements.

What the Trust discussed

- Federal concerns: staff said some CoCs have sued the federal government over new grant language and described proposal elements that could remove Housing‑First language, limit non‑discrimination language, and add immigration‑checks for benefit eligibility. The Trust noted that a House appropriations bill under discussion would increase homeless assistance but the president’s recommended (skinny) budget would reduce or eliminate certain programs.

- Local advocacy: staff and board members discussed circulating sign‑on letters to congressional representatives, arranging site visits to show program operations, and potentially traveling to Washington, D.C., to meet with federal officials. Staff offered to prepare talking points for board members who want to contact lawmakers.

- Program impacts: staff highlighted that emergency housing vouchers issued during ARP were time‑limited and that funding for more than 700 clients may be at risk in 2026 if appropriations lapse; VASH and Section 8 funding trajectories are also uncertain.

Board guidance and next steps: board members were encouraged to contact members of the Miami‑Dade delegation — staff specifically suggested starting with Representative Carlos Gimenez and not excluding others — and staff said it would circulate talking points and coordinate sign‑on letters. The chair and staff said they were engaging with HUD regional contacts and tracking appropriations activity.

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