Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/15/2026
Item Status: New
From: Tara Hazelbaker, Director of Finance
Submitted by: Katrina Tayor, Grants and Compliance Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP) Homebuyer Housing Support Services Provider Agreement with Family Promise of Baldwin County, Inc. - Amendment No. 1
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP) Homebuyer Housing Support Services Provider with Family Promise of Baldwin County, Inc.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Family Promise of Baldwin County, Inc. (Family Promise), has served as a vital housing instability resource for local families for 18 years. Through its shelter program, transitional housing, and rental assistance services, the organization has helped more than 800 Baldwin County families regain stable housing. As the Homebuyer Housing Support Services Provider, Family Promise will provide administrative support and coordinate services on behalf of the County for the HAP. They will serve as the primary point of contact, managing day to day program operations, providing case management to homebuyers, conducting income eligibility determinations, and coordinating efforts among the County, service providers, lenders, and realtors.
Amendment No. 1 adds federally required Section 3 compliance language to the existing agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and Family Promise for the Homeownership Assistance Program. It formally incorporates HUD’s Section 3 provisions, which require employment, training, and contracting opportunities generated by HUD-funded projects to be directed, as much as possible, to low- and very low-income residents. The amendment states that both parties must follow the regulations in 24 CFR §75, including notifying Section 3 workers and businesses about opportunities, including the Section 3 clause in covered contracts and subcontracts, and ensuring contractors meet their obligations. Other than adding this required compliance section, the original agreement remains unchanged.
Previous Commission action/date:
August 18, 2026 - Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute the Agreement for the CDBG-DR Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP) Homebuyer Housing Support Services Provider with Family Promise of Baldwin County, Inc.
April 21, 2026 - Adopted Resolution #2026-060 which approved the Baldwin County Commission’s Required Activities to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing, and repeals Resolution #2014-035 adopted January 21, 2014.
January 6, 2026 - Approved the submittal of the CDBG-DR Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP) Activity Profile Form, by staff to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) CDBG-DR grant portal; and authorized the Chairman to sign any documents related to this Activity Profile Form.
November 6, 2025 - Awarded the Contract to MB3 Inc. d/b/a Civix in the amount of $2,427,488.00 for the Implementation Phase of the General Grant and Management, Project Management, and Capacity Building for CDBG-DR Subaward and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contract contingent upon County Attorney approval. (The contract is effective on the date of full execution.)
July 1, 2025 - Approved Amendment No. 2 to Subrecipient Agreement Number DR-21-001 between the BCC and the State of Alabama, ADECA, addressing recovery from Hurricanes Sally and Zeta, including unmet housing, infrastructure, economic development, mitigation, and other eligible unmet needs, as described in the BCC’s approved LRP. Amendment No. 2 to Baldwin County’s CDBG-DR Subrecipient Agreement with ADECA establishes the implementation budget allocations of $100,000.00 for Administration, $19,169,010.00 for Housing Recovery Activities, and $24,092,676.00 for Non-Housing Recovery Activities. The amendment also extends the period of performance through October 31, 2028.
September 17, 2024 - Adopted Resolution #2024-168 approving the Baldwin County Commission CDBG-DR Affirmative Action Local Recovery Plan (LRP) Program; and approved Amendment No. 1 to Subrecipient Agreement Number DR-21-001 between the Baldwin County Commission and the State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), addressing recovery from Hurricanes Sally and Zeta, including unmet housing, infrastructure, economic development, mitigation, and other eligible unmet needs, as described in the Baldwin County Commission’s approved Local Recovery Plan (LRP).
September 3, 2024 - Adopted Resolution #2024-155 approving the CDBG-DR Local Recovery Plan (LRP) for DR-4563 and DR-4573.
August 20, 2024 - Adopted Resolution #2024-150 approving the Baldwin County Commission CDBG-DR Language Access Plan for Limited English Proficiency Persons.
December 19, 2023 - Accepted the CDBG-DR sub-award from ADECA in the amount of $1,000,000 for the development of a LRP to identify local unmet needs resulting from Hurricanes Sally and Zeta in 2020 through outreach and coordination with impacted stakeholders; and approved the Subrecipient Agreement No. DR-21-001, with ADECA; and authorized the Chairman to execute the agreement and any related documents..
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Pending review and approval by County Attorney. (KDT)
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration staff obtain Chairman’s signature on Agreement and email to:
Via Email Only - (beth@familypromisebc.org)
Family Promise of Baldwin County, Inc
ATTN: Beth Biggs, Executive Director
20511 County Road 36
Summerdale, Alabama 36580
cc: Tara Hazelbaker, Katrina Taylor, Shelby Middleton, Alivia Wade
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: Admin - append Amendment No. 1 to Agreement approved on 8/18/2026.