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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO R-2023-_t_qO
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA APPROVING THE
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
REPORT (CAPER FY2022-2023) ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT "A" FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING &
URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)'S COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR
HUD'S FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, as of October 1, 2022, the City of Tamarac has received funding from
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for HUD's Fiscal Year
(FY2022-2023) in the amount of Four Hundred Forty -Three Thousand Four Hundred Sixty
Two ($443,462) for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of each funded year, the City of Tamarac must
prepare a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), which details the
expenditures for its approved projects and programs undertaken during that fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the approved CAPER FY 2022-2023 document will be submitted to
HUD for approval by December 28, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, deems it to be in
the best interests of the residents of the City of Tamarac to approve the Consolidated
Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER FY2022-2023) for submittal to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA.-
SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are HEREBY ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution
upon adoption hereof and all exhibits referenced and attached hereto are incorporated
herein and made a specific part of this resolution.
SECTION 2: That the appropriate City Official is hereby authorized to submit
the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER FY 2022-2023)
(attached hereto as Exhibit "A") to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) consistent with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program requirements.
SECTION 3: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution
is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or
application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this
Resolution.
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passage and adoption.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC,
FLORIDA THIS 13'�' DAY OF ��C-1(3IL_,a3
ATTEST:
KIMBERLY h LLON, CMC
CIT`( CLERK
MICHELLE J. GOMEZ
MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE
MAYOR GOMEZ
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DIST 1:
V/M BOLTON
DIST 2:
COMM. WRIGHT
DIST 3:
COMM. VILLALOBOS
DIST 4:
COMM. DANIEL
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY FOR THE USE AND
RELIAN F THIS CITY OF TAMARAC ONLY.
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CITY ATTORNEY
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT
FY 2022/2023 CAPER
Prepared by:
City of Tamarac Community Development Department
Housing Division
/ 7525 NW 88th Avenue Room 206
Tamarac, FL 33321
Submitted to:
HUD Miami Field Office
Table of Contents
EXECUTIVESUMMARY..............................................................................................................................2
CR-05
- Goals and Outcomes....................................................................................................................
3
CR-10
- Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted......................................................................
6
CR-15
- Resources and Investments 91.520(a).........................................................................................
7
CR-20
- Affordable Housing 91.520(b)...................................................................................................... 9
CR-25
- Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c)................................11
CR-30
- Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(1)...........................................................................................14
CR-35
- Other Actions 91.220(1)-(k); 91.320(i)-(1)....................................................................................15
CR-40
- Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230...................................................................................................
18
CR-45
- CDBG 91.520(c)...........................................................................................................................
20
CR-58
— Section 3....................................................................................................................................
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CAPER 1
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Tamarac receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds each year from
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In addition to CDBG funds, the
City of Tamarac is an entitlement agency of the State Housing Initiative Partnership Program
(SHIP) and is a member of the Broward County Consortium of Home Investment Partnership
Program (HOME). The Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) details the
City's past year performance relative to the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds to accomplish those goals stated in the Five -Year Consolidated Plan and its
corresponding Annual Action Plan.
The October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023 funding period covered by this CAPER reflects
the progress made in achieving the annual funding goals and priorities established by the City of
Tamarac. The twenty third year of grant allocation, totaling $443,462, and federal compliance
actions associated with the receipt of HUD funds is the primary focus of the CAPER. The activities
conducted with CDBG funds consist of affordable housing initiatives and public/social services.
The CAPER also addressed other public and private resources used in accomplishing affordable
housing and social services activities. Of note, Expended amounts are actual costs that the city
has been reimbursed for and is reflected on the Integrated Disbursement Information System
(IDIS) system. Encumbered amounts are amounts that are not yet reimbursed to the city and/or
amounts awarded for work in progress.
In summary, the City of Tamarac accomplished the following
Annual Action Plan Goal for Affordable Housing: The City of Tamarac proposed to provide
assistance to seven (7) households with rehabilitation of owner -occupied housing
Goal Outcome for Affordable Housing: Although we are still experiencing some delay in supply
chains and scarcity of certain construction materials, our program to preserve affordable housing
is successful. Notwithstanding the state of the construction industry and material shortage, seven
(7) households received rehabilitation assistance under the Annual Action Plan during the
2022/2023 program year. We met 100% of our goal, serving 7 households with CDBG funds in
the rehabilitation program. Leveraging SHIP funds allowed us to serve an additional 15
households in the rehabilitation program.
Annual Action Plan Goal for Public/Social Services: The City of Tamarac proposed to provide
public service assistance to 150 LMI persons/households through its public service program.
Goal Outcome for Public/Social Services: One hundred forty-seven (147) households received
public/social service assistance during the 2022/2023 program year, achieving 98% of the goal.
These services include youth intervention, feeding seniors, essential services for victims of
domestic violence, and home maintenance counseling to rehabilitation program participants.
CAPER 2
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan.
91.520(a)
This could be an overview that includes major initiatives and highlights that were proposed and
executed throughout the program year.
The City of Tamarac has prepared the FY 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) which describes the use of CDBG funds during the first program year of the
2020-2024 Consolidated Plan period. All activities undertaken by the city benefit very low (below
30% AMI), low (below 50% AMI), and moderate (below 80%) income persons.
The 2020-2024 Five (5) Year Consolidated Plan addressed the City's needs via the following goals
and related corresponding priorities summarized below:
• Provide funding assistance to maintain the supply of affordable housing through
rehabilitation of older units especially that available to low and moderate income persons
within the City.
• Preserve existing housing stock through assistance by the Code Enforcement Division and
Building Department.
• Encourage the construction of high -quality affordable rental and owner -occupied
housing.
• Provide first-time homeownership opportunities, which include down payment and or
closing costs for low and moderate income residents.
• On -going coordination for services and housing for the homeless.
• Provide public services based on the demand and needs of the residents
CAPER
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
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Assess how the jurisdiction's use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and
specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority
activities identified.
The City of Tamarac continues to promote high quality housing development, as well as quality
maintenance of the City's existing housing stock by residents. Table 1 details the progress made
by the City towards achieving and addressing all priority objectives as identified in the 2020-2024
five (5) year Consolidated Plan. Both the City's owner -occupied housing rehabilitation program
and the Purchase Assistance program are designed to address these needs, increasing the
affordability of safe and decent housing, while maintaining the City's affordable housing
stock. Table 1 also shows that the city has already met and exceeded the 5-year public service
strategic goal (750 persons) by providing support services to 840 persons by year 3.
Detailed Accomplishments
The information provided in this CAPER provides a review of the uses and accomplishments
associated with FY 2022/2023. Below is a brief summary of the accomplishments. For FY
2022/2023, the City of Tamarac's Public Services program assisted 147 persons: (1). Senior
Feeding Program provides funding for a local organization to provide home delivered meals to
identified seniors in the City of Tamarac. Thirteen (13) seniors were served; (2). Preventive
Services/Intervention Services for Youths partners with an organization that currently provide
services to youths living in the City of Tamarac, who are deemed homeless, or currently receiving
free and reduced lunches in the Broward County School system, and who are deemed abused,
neglected, and abandoned with an open active dependency case in Broward County. We served
seventy-two (72) children; and (3). Women in Distress partnered with the city to provide an array
of services to fifty-five (55) victims of domestic violence. For FY 2022/2023, the City of Tamarac
assisted 7 households under Minor Home Rehabilitation. The 7 households that received
rehabilitation assistance also received home maintenance information as a public service.
CAPER
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
5
CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted
Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted).
91.520(a)
CDBG
White
80
Black or African American
59
Asian
0
American Indian or American Native
0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
Total
139
Hispanic
38
Not Hispanic
101
Table 2 — Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds
Narrative
The racial/ethnic composition of those assisted through CDBG in FY 2022/2023 are as follows: 80
White and 59 Black. Of the 139 households served, 38 households were of Hispanic ethnicity and
19 household were classified as elderly (13 in the senior feeding program and 6 in the rehab
program). In the Minor Home Repair or rehab program, the City assisted four (4) resident
classified as special needs. There were also 7 households in the rehab program that received
housing information as a public service not reflected in the table above.
CAPER
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
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CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a)
Identify the resources made available
Source of Funds
Source
Resources Made
Available
Amount Expended
During Program Year
CDBG
public - federal
443,462
555,890
Table 3 - Resources Made Available
Narrative
The CDBG resources available for the implementation of projects for FY2022/2023 is
$443,462. The city has expended $555,890.00; this total includes draws made from activities
under prior fiscal years.
The HOME resources available for the implementation of projects was $181,040. The City has
not expended any funds, as the agreement from the consortium lead (Broward County) is still
pending as of today 11/27/2023.
The SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) and the Local Affordable Housing Trust fund also
provided resources for the implementation of projects. The City leveraged $1,072,272 with
CDBG funds to preserve affordable units and expand homeownership of affordable units.
Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments
Target Area
Planned Percentage of
Allocation
Actual Percentage of
Allocation
Narrative Description
City Wide Low -Mod
100
100
City -Wide Low Mod
Table 4 — Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments
Narrative
All of the City's allocation benefit low -moderate income persons citywide.
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Leveraging
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state and local funds),
including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any
publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the
needs identified in the plan.
Leveraging is utilized by the city as an excellent tool to better meet the needs of its low and
moderate income persons by increasing the total number of dollars available per
person. Broward County has been designated as a HOME Consortium by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and receives an annual allocation of HOME funds on
behalf of the thirteen (13) participating Consortium cities. These funds have enabled members
of the consortium to expand their initiatives and resources to provide safe, decent, and
affordable housing to the residents of the participating cities. The City of Tamarac is a part of the
Consortium, with the leveraging of HOME funds, the City can increase the financial resources
available for specific housing needs.
As a SHIP grantee, the City of Tamarac has been successful in leveraging CDBG dollars with SHIP
dollars to not only increase the total dollars available to the applicant, but to assist certain
moderate income persons' not eligible under CDBG income criteria. The City has also established
an affordable housing trust fund, which is funded with developer contributions in lieu of an
affordable component within a development.
Although the grant funds fluctuate and have been limited over the past few years, the following
FY 2022/2023 funds were made available to benefit low/moderate income households. It is
important to note that HOME funds were available, but the city elected not to utilize it in this
funding cycle due to the status of reimbursements and the pending agreement with Broward
County HOME Consortium.
• CDBG funds: $443,462
• HOME funds: $181,040
• SHIP funds: $694,665
• Affordable Trust: $190,505
The city currently does not have any funding source that requires matching. The city has assessed
its inventory of publicly owned land, and a determination was made that the city does not
currently own land that is suitable for use as affordable housing. Should the City purchase
residential land in the future, the city will maintain a current list showing locations and zoning.
CAPER 8
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the number
and types of families served, the number of extremely low-income, low-income, moderate -
income, and middle -income persons served.
One -Year Goal
Actual
Number of Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units
0
0
Number of Non -Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units
7
3
Number of Special -Needs households to be
provided affordable housing units
0
4
Total
17
7
Table 5 — Number of Households
One -Year Goal
Actual
Number of households supported through
Rental Assistance
0
0
Number of households supported through
The Production of New Units
0
0
Number of households supported through
Rehab of Existing Units
7
7
Number of households supported through
Acquisition of Existing Units
0
0
Total
7
7
Table 6 — Number of Households Supported
Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting
these goals.
During FY 2022/2023, the City of Tamarac proposed 7 units in the Annual Action Plan. Although
we are still experiencing some delay in supply chains with the scarcity of construction materials,
we met our goal and assisted 7 households. The city will continue to monitor its programs to
ensure that the priority needs of increasing the supply of affordable housing units and preserving
the current affordable housing stock is continuously met. The owner -occupied rehabilitation
CAPER
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program targeted current low and moderate income homeowners in an effort to improve the
condition of their dwelling units while maintaining their unit's affordability.
Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.
Based on the results obtained in FY 2022/2023 and prior years success, the city is on track to
meeting the goals stipulated in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The city will continue to
evaluate its program designs to ensure that the maximum number of households are assisted
with the limited funding received. The City will continue to work in partnership with the various
private and non-profit entities to promote affordable housing through the City. The city foresees
that as housing stock ages, the preservation of these homes become more important.
Include the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate -income persons
served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to determine
the eligibility of the activity.
Number of Households Served
CDBG Actual
HOME Actual
Extremely Low-income
2
0
Low-income
3
0
Moderate -income
2
0
Total
7
0
Table 7 — Number of Households Served
Narrative Information
Of the households assisted with CDBG funding, two (2) were in the moderate -income (51-80%
AMI) category, three (3) in the low-income (31-50% AMI) category and two (2) in the extremely
low (30% and below) category.
CAPER 10
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c)
Evaluate the jurisdiction's progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending
homelessness through:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The city is a member of the Broward County Homeless Partnership Initiative, which is the lead
agency for the regional (Broward County) Continuum of Care. The city supports the Initiative and
its efforts to end homelessness. Through regular meetings and reports provided by Broward
County, the city is kept up to date with Tamarac's homeless population. While the City of
Tamarac does not have an initiative in place for homelessness, the city continues to work with
Broward County's Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Program. The Continuum of Care Program
is a comprehensive management concept that requires a combination of services to be brought
together in a coordinated effort to help move a family or individual from homelessness to self-
sufficiency. The city works with non-profit organizations to provide shelter and transitional
housing to the County's homeless, including those who live in Tamarac. In an effort to better
serve the needs of the Continuum of Care for the Homeless and local agencies participation,
HOME Consortium meetings began incorporating Homeless activities and topics of discussion
into its monthly HOME meeting agenda. This allows for an ongoing partnership with the cities
and Broward County to address homelessness.
In addition to the afore mentioned, established partnership with the regional Continuum of Care
(CoC), the City of Tamarac launched a new initiative in January 2021 to provide housing stability
and other essential services to persons experiencing homelessness. The Tamarac Interagency
Committee to End Homelessness (The Committee) had several meetings and made significant
progress to negotiate a contract for services with The Caring Place at Broward Outreach Centers.
Although the contract period will be the next fiscal year, the Committee will focus on facilitating,
strengthening, and coordinating existing efforts made by the CoC and the hosts of agencies
providing supportive services. Members of the Committee will maintain communication with the
CoC and service providers and attend meetings with partner organizations whenever possible
and vigilantly seek out new ways and funding streams to eradicate homelessness.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The city is a member of the Broward County Homeless Partnership Initiative, which is the lead
agency for the regional (Broward County) Continuum of Care. The city supports the Initiative and
its efforts to end homelessness. Through regular meetings and reports provided by Broward
County, the city is kept up to date with Tamarac's homeless population. While the City of
CAPER 11
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Tamarac does not have an initiative in place for homelessness, the city continues to work with
Broward County's Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Program. The Continuum of Care Program
is a comprehensive management concept that requires a combination of services to be brought
together in a coordinated effort to help move a family or individual from homelessness to self-
sufficiency. The city works with non-profit organizations to provide shelter and transitional
housing to the County's homeless, including those who live in Tamarac. In an effort to better
serve the needs of the Continuum of Care for the Homeless and local agencies participation,
HOME Consortium meetings began incorporating Homeless activities and topics of discussion
into its monthly HOME meeting agenda. This allows for an ongoing partnership with the cities
and Broward County to address homelessness.
In addition to the afore mentioned, established partnership with the regional Continuum of Care
(CoC), the City of Tamarac launched a new initiative in January 2021 to provide housing stability
and other essential services to persons experiencing homelessness. The Tamarac Interagency
Committee to End Homelessness (The Committee) had several meetings and made significant
progress to negotiate a contract for services with The Caring Place at Broward Outreach Centers.
Although the contract period will be the next fiscal year, the Committee will focus on facilitating,
strengthening, and coordinating existing efforts made by the CoC and the hosts of agencies
providing supportive services. Members of the Committee will maintain communication with the
CoC and service providers and attend meetings with partner organizations whenever possible
and vigilantly seek out new ways and funding streams to eradicate homelessness.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after being
discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities,
mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and
institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing,
health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
As a member of the CoC, the city supports the County's Strategic Plan to End Homelessness. As
such, the city through its Public Service Social Services program, assists low-income individuals
and families avoid becoming homeless through the information and referral services to other
community partners. The City's Information and Referral program ensures that persons who are
homeless or in jeopardy of becoming homeless are pointed in the right direction of available
resources and provided with appropriate linkages. In addition to the referral services, beginning
in the 2018-2019 fiscal year, the city has partnered an agency to help youth that have been at
risk of becoming homeless and in the child welfare or foster care system. This support program
provided intervention and preventive services to 72 youth this program year.
CAPER
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
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Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
As a member of the CoC, the city supports the County's Strategic Plan to End Homelessness. As
such, the city, through its Public Service Social Services program assists low-income individuals
and families avoid becoming homeless through the information and referral services to other
community partners. The City's Information and Referral program ensures that persons who are
homeless or families in jeopardy of becoming homeless, are pointed in the right direction of
available resources and provided with appropriate linkages.
CAPER 13
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
The City of Tamarac does not have a PHA but continues to disseminate information regarding
public housing options to clients who inquire about Public Housing.
Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management
and participate in homeownership
The City of Tamarac funds a purchase assistance program, which provides zero interest deferred
loans to income eligible first-time homebuyers. The city also refers residents to home ownership
counseling and lender's program as a way to negate predatory lending.
Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs
Not Applicable
CAPER
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
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CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as
barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment. 91.220 (j); 91.320 (i)
The primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs of low to moderate -income persons remains
the lack of available funding from federal, state, and local resources and the high cost of
housing. As such, the city continues to support affordable housing efforts by focusing on the
grants available through the CDBG, SHIP and HOME programs. The City funds programs such as
purchase assistance funds to foster new affordable housing units throughout the City. The City
also funds a residential rehabilitation program to address code violations, health, and safety
related repairs, as well as energy efficiency improvements.
Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs of low to moderate -income persons remains
the lack of available funding from federal, state, and local resources and the high cost of
housing. As such, the city continues to support affordable housing efforts by focusing on the
grants available through the CDBG, SHIP and HOME programs. The City funds programs such as
purchase assistance funds to foster new affordable housing units throughout the City. The City
also funds a residential rehabilitation program to address code violations, health, and safety
related repairs, as well as energy efficiency improvements.
Actions taken to reduce lead -based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City's approach to Lead -Based Paint compliance is to identify the presence of hazards
through inspections as part of the Homeowner Rehabilitation. For homes built pre-1978
participating in CDBG program, HOME program and SHIP program, the EPA's Protect Your Home
pamphlets are provided to the homeowner. Inspections by a certified professional are provided
and inspection reports are documented and kept in each client's file. Depending upon the results
of the lead base testing, appropriate remediation and abatement are performed.
Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty -level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
As established in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, the City through its CDBG, HOME, SHIP
activities support initiatives that preserve the supply of decent housing that is affordable to low -
and moderate -income households; as well as initiatives that and expand the supply of housing
that is affordable to low- and moderate -income households Through its Public Service
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programs, the City also support initiatives that benefit community's seniors, youth, families and
those with special needs. The City's established housing activities focused on reducing housing
cost burden for low-income households within the City. Where City resources are unable to
assist, the City continues to utilize the referral process and coordination with area public and
private entities with available programs and resources.
Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
All direct Housing Assistance Program funds are administered in-house by City staff. Since 2007
the city has provided the services necessary to carry out the intent of each funding source such
as: monitor the distributions, provide income certification, prepare reports, and offer direct
assistance to the residents of Tamarac. Additionally, the city is a part of the HOME Consortium
through Broward County, the administering agency; however, all delivery of service is completed
by the City's Housing Division.
The Housing Division reports to the Director of Community Development. The Community
Development Department consists of four Divisions: Housing, Planning and Zoning, Code
Compliance, and Business Revenue.
Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service
agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City of Tamarac participates and attends several meetings coordinated between public,
private and social services agencies. These relationships assist the city in properly assessing some
of the needs of our special needs' population. They also provide for better coordination and
cooperation in finding common grounds and opportunities to collaborate and bring the necessary
services to the community. Additionally, the city continues to work with the County, and local
non-profit social service and housing providers to fully support the countywide Continuum of
Care system to assist homeless families and individuals.
Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the
jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a)
The city has recently updated the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. As a result,
the city has placed fair housing information on its website. This includes contact information for
Broward County Civil Rights Division and the HUD -Miami office- Fair Housing and Equal
Opportunity for residents to utilize. Fair housing information is also made available to residents
at the quarterly HOA liaison meetings. The city also displayed Fair Housing posters in visible public
places through the City of Tamarac, such as the Tamarac Branch Library, City of Tamarac
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Community Development Department, City of Tamarac Parks and Recreation Department and
the City of Tamarac Building Department.
The City has contracted with HOPE Inc., a fair housing services provider, to assist the city in
meeting the requirement to affirmatively further fair housing. A representative from HOPE
attended our purchase assistance workshop on March 29, 2023, with 189 in attendance, and
made a presentation on fair housing. The HELPLINE that was publicized and made available to
provided residents of the City of Tamarac with: (1) fair housing counseling, (2) predatory lending
and (3) affordable housing and housing related referrals. Eleven (11) households were
assisted. Additionally, four (4) editions of the Hope Inc. Forum Newsletter were distributed at
various location throughout the city. Additionally, in honor of National Fair Housing Month
(April), HOPE Inc. hosted an event in partnership with multiple jurisdictions in Broward
County. Held on April 25, 2023, the theme was "Choices for All Voices" Building an Equitable
Future". Participants were provided information such as fair housing updates, recent cases,
appraisal bias, and the disparate impact rule (PAVE).
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CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of
the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs
involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
The City of Tamarac CDBG program is subject to monitoring by the US Department of Housing
and Urban Development as well as Broward County Housing Finance and Community
Development Department. The City of Tamarac uses the HUD's monitoring guide as a standard
for implementing and monitoring the Housing programs. The City accomplishes its monitoring
standard by performing ongoing program reviews, on -site monitoring, and financial
reviews. These reviews include but are not limited to the monitoring of actual performance
versus proposed performance, ensure that proper paperwork and documentation are retained,
ensure timely use of funds, review of client files for eligibility and continuous review of request
for reimbursement packages. In addition, the City ensures that all applicable regulation and
policies from various Federal and State agencies such as labor standards, environmental
standards, and fair housing, as applicable to the programs, are incorporated in the monitoring of
the Housing programs. The City also monitors timeliness of expenditures of program funds as
well as to ensure that accurate information is reported in the IDIS system. The City has
consistently met timeliness standards for expenditure of funds and, through monitoring, has
been able to reprogram funds where needs are greatest.
Additional monitoring procedures and standards are outlined in the sub -recipient funding
agreement between the City of Tamarac and Broward County. These monitoring standards and
procedures include a timetable/schedule for projects, specific work tasks, a start-up date, and a
completion date. Sub -recipients are also required to submit Monthly Progress Reports,
chronologically detailing the steps taken to meet the quantifiable objectives enumerated.
Monthly Progress Reports are intended to provide an update on a sub -recipient's progress in
meeting agreed upon objectives; they should include federally mandated reporting information.
The city also monitors its sub -recipients for public services, Meals on Wheels South Florida who
facilitates the Feeding Seniors Program, Voices for Children of Broward who facilitates the
Preventive and Intervention Services for Youth and Women in Distress who provides services for
victims of domestic violence. Through desk audits, Housing staff reviews the back-up
documentation provided by these agencies to ensure compliance is being met.
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Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment
on performance reports.
In accordance with the City's adopted Citizen Participation Plan, a public notice was published on
the City's website November 27, 2023, until December 13, 2023 notifying the public of the
availability of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report thereby meeting the
required public review and comment period. The public notice was also published in the Sun
Sentinal on November 27, 2023. A Public Hearing for the CAPER took place on Wednesday,
December 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the regular City Commission meeting.
The draft CAPER was made available for public review and comments commencing November
27, 2023 and ending December 13, 2023 at the following location: www.tamarac.org/housing
No citizen comments have been received to date.
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CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction's program objectives and
indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.
There were no significant changes in the City's program objectives during FY2022/2O23.
Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI)
grants?
No
[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year.
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CR-58 — Section 3
Identify the number of individuals assisted and the types of assistance provided
Total Labor Hours
CDBG
HOME
ESG
HOPWA
HTF
Total Number of Activities
0
0
0
0
0
Total Labor Hours
0
Total Section 3 Worker Hours
0
Total Targeted Section 3 Worker Hours
0
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Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program
CDBG
HOME
ESG
HOPWA
HTF
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Public Housing
Targeted Workers
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Other Funding
Targeted Workers.
Direct, on -the job training (including apprenticeships).
Indirect training such as arranging for, contracting for, or paying tuition
for, off -site training.
Technical assistance to help Section 3 workers compete for jobs (e.g.,
resume assistance, coaching).
Outreach efforts to identify and secure bids from Section 3 business
concerns.
Technical assistance to help Section 3 business concerns understand
and bid on contracts.
Division of contracts into smallerjobs to facilitate participation by Section
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3 business concerns.
Provided or connected residents with assistance in seeking employment
including: drafting resumes, preparing for interviews, finding job
opportunities, connecting residents to job placement services.
Held one or more job fairs.
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that can
provide direct services or referrals.
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that provide
one or more of the following: work readiness health screenings, interview
clothing, uniforms, test fees, transportation.
Assisted residents with finding child care.
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend community college or a four year
educational institution.
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend vocational/technical training.
Assisted residents to obtain financial literacy training and/or coaching.
Bonding assistance, guaranties, or other efforts to support viable bids
from Section 3 business concerns.
Provided or connected residents with training on computer use or online
technologies.
Promoting the use of a business registry designed to create opportunities
for disadvantaged and small businesses.
Outreach, engagement, or referrals with the state one -stop system, as
designed in Section 121(e)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act.
Other.
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Narrative
In an effort to include small businesses, we have divided some rehab contracts, separating the
exterior and interior scopes of work. To that end, we have invited roofers, not just general
contractors, to participate. In some cases, a roofer will be awarded the roof portion of the
projects, and the remaining interior work will be awarded to a general contractor. Our efforts
also include encouraging our contractors to become Section 3 certified at our annual contractors
meeting on April 17, 2023, and to hire sections 3 residents whenever possible.
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