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Board realigns $1 million in federal ERA funds to meet federal deadlines for Columbia Gardens project
Summary
Leon County approved a staff recommendation to realign $1,000,000 in federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) funds so the money will be spent before federal deadlines on the Columbia Gardens housing project. The motion passed unanimously.
The Leon County Board approved staff’s recommendation to realign $1,000,000 in federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) funding previously approved by the board so the funds can be used for the Columbia Gardens project before federal expenditure deadlines.
County Administrator (name not specified) described the item as “quick” and said the realignment would ensure ERA funds will be utilized by the federal spending deadlines for the Columbia Gardens project. Commissioner Maddox moved the staff recommendation and Commissioner Kaman seconded; the board approved options 1 and 2 by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Proctor thanked staff and singled out housing advocates and staff present for their work; he and other commissioners described the action as time‑sensitive and appropriate to keep the Columbia Gardens project on schedule. No speakers from the public addressed the item and staff will implement the realignment under the county’s project management processes.
The board’s authorization allows staff to move federal ERA funds into the project account so the county meets federal expenditure requirements; staff will report back as required by grant conditions.
