HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2018-133Temp. Reso. No. 13181
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION R-2018- / 313
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
CITY'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 420.9076 (2) FLORIDA
STATUTES AND CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2008-04-1
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPIRATION OF TERMS OF
OFFICE; DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO TAKE ANY AND ALL
ACTION NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF
THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida enacted the State Housing Initiatives
Partnership Act ("Act") also known as the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act,
which allocates a portion a new and existing documentary stamp taxes on deeds to
local governments for development and of affordable housing through the SHIP
Program; and
WHEREAS, the Act requires that in order to receive SHIP funds, the local
government appoint an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to recommend
monetary and non -monetary incentives for the Affordable Housing Incentive Plan and
that its members be appointed-, and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2008 the City of Tamarac (hereinafter referred to as
the "City"), pursuant to State Housing Initiatives Partnership Act ("Act"), adopted
Ordinance No. 2008-04, thereby creating the City's Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee-, and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2008-04, provides that members of the Committee
shall be appointed by resolution; and
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WHEREAS, On October 24, 2012, the City Commission adopted Resolution 2012-
117, authorizing a partial waiver of the appointment process specified in Chapter 2. Article
III, Section 2-58 of the City's Code of Ordinances, allowing staff to solicit members within
the specified disciplines; and
WHEREAS, the Act expressly requires that at least 8 but not more than eleven
(11) members be appointed to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, On June 23, 2016, the City Commission adopted Resolution 2016-69,
appointing 8 members to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, In September of 2018, the City accepted the resignation of Marcia
Oban, a citizen who resides within the jurisdiction, from the Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee; and
WHEREAS, Per Section 3. of Resolution No. R-2016-69, staff is authorized to
appoint new Affordable Housing Advisory Committee until a resolution can be brought
to the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2018, City Staff appointed Carlton Harris, who is
a resident of the City of Tamarac; and
WHEREAS, Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is tasked with the
responsibility of advising the City Commission on matters related to monetary and non -
monetary incentive strategies for the Affordable Housing Incentive Plan and producing a
triennial report; and
WHEREAS, the City, through its Local Housing Assistance Plan, provides for the
housing needs of its citizens, and promotes the efficient location, design, and provision
of affordable housing; and
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WHEREAS, the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is further intended to be
another resource for the City to utilize when examining ways to offer and promote
affordable housing options within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it to be in the best interests of the health,
safety and welfare of the citizens and residents of the City to appoint the following member
to the City's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee:
• Carlton Harris, Resident - a citizen who resides within the jurisdiction of the local
governing body making the appointments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA THAT:
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.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida hereby appoints
the following individual to the City's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee:
• Carlton Harris, Resident
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Section 3. The Advisory Committee shall serve a term of 4 years. If a
vacancy occurs prior to the expiration of any member's full term, Staff will appoint a new
member until a resolution can be brought to City Commission. Any member whose
term has expired may continue in his/her capacity until such time as the City
Commission, by resolution, reappoints that member or appoints a new member to fill
his/her seat.
Section 4. The City Staff is hereby directed to take any and all action necessary
to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
Section 5. All resolutions or parts of resolutions on in conflict herewith be, and
the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. 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.
Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC,
FLORIDA THIS DAY OF OCTOBER, 2018.
ATTEST:
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE
APPROVED THIS RESOLUTION
AS TO FORM:
On
SAMUEL S. GOREN
CITY ATTORNEY
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR DRESSLER
DIST 1: COMM. BOLTON
DIST 2: VICE MAYOR GOMEZ
DIST 3: COMM. FISHMAN
DIST 4: COMM. PLACKO