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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-. / / q
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
FIRST AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED
FY2016/2017 THROUGH FY2018/2019 LOCAL
HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN AS REQUIRED BY
THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM ACT, SUBSECTIONS 420.907-420.9079,
FLORIDA STATUTES; AND RULE CHAPTER 67-37,
FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; PROVIDING
FOR THE INCORPORATION OF THE ADOPTED
AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVE STRATEGIES
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AFFORDABLE
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE
AMENDED LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN
(ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A") TO THE
FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 420.9076 (6)
FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida enacted the William E. Sadowski Affordable
Housing Act, Chapter 92-317 of Florida Sessions Laws, allocating a portion of
documentary stamp taxes on deeds to local governments for the development and
maintenance of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2016 the City of Tamarac (hereinafter referred to as the
"City"), pursuant the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Act, ss. 420.907-
420.9079, Florida Statutes (1992), and Rule Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative
Code, adopted Resolution No. 2016-55 approving a one- to three-year Local Housing
Assistance Plan (hereinafter referred to as the "LHAP") outlining how funds will be used,
and which was subsequently submitted to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; and
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WHEREAS, on July 13, 2016 the City, pursuant to SHIP Act, adopted Resolution
No. 2016-69, thereby appointing members to the City's Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee; and
WHEREAS, Section 420.9076(4), Florida Statutes requires that each Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee perform a triennial review of established policies,
procedures, ordinances, land development regulations and the City's adopted
Comprehensive Plan to evaluate the implementation of affordable housing incentives and
submit a report to the Mayor and Commission; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee convened
a public meeting on August 3, 2016 to review the eleven (11) incentive strategies as
detailed by Section 420.9076(4) Florida State Statute; and
WHEREAS, the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee discussed the eleven (11)
incentive strategies outlined in Section 420.9076(4) Florida Statutes and compiled a report
included recommended incentive strategies to be implemented in furtherance of affordable
housing; and
WHEREAS, on September 28, 2016, the City adopted Resolution No. R-2016-
105, thereby receiving and adopting the incentive strategies report and its
recommendations prepared by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, Section 420.9076(6) Florida Statutes requires that within 90 days
after the date of receipt of the report and local housing incentive strategies
recommendations from the AHAC, the City must adopt an amendment to its LHAP to
incorporate the local housing incentive strategies it will implement within its jurisdiction;
and
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WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Director of Community Development
that the City approves the first amendment to the FY2016/2017 through FY2018/2019
Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for the purposes of incorporating the adopted
affordable housing incentive strategies as recommended in the Affordable Housing
Incentive Strategies Report prepared and presented by the Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee.
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. All exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a specific part
hereof.
Section 2. The City Commission approves the first amendment to the
FY2016/2017 through FY2018/2019 Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for the
purposes of incorporating the adopted affordable housing incentive strategies as
recommended in the Affordable Housing Incentive Strategies Report, attached hereto as
"Exhibit A", as prepared by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
Section 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be, and the
same 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
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application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this
Resolution.
Section 5. 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 r)- 6 DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016.
ATTEST
PATRICIA TEUFEL,
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE
APPROVED THIS RESOLUTION
AS TO FORM
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CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
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HARFtYDRESSLER, MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR DRESSLER
DIST 1: COMM. BUSHNELL��
DIST 2: COMM. GOMEZ
DIST 3: VICE MAYOR GLASSER
DIST 4: COMM. PLACKO
Exhibit "A"
SHIP LHAP Template 2009-001
Revised: 7/2015
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CITY OF TAMARAC
STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN (LHAP)
Is'AMENDMENT
FISCAL YEARS COVERED
FY 2016-2017, FY 2017-2018, FY 2018-2019
Submitted October 26, 2016
City of Tamarac
Community Development Department
Housing Division
7525 NW 88 Avenue
Tamarac, FL 33321
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Exhibit "A"
SHIP LHAP Template 2009-001
Revised: 7/2015
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Major and City Commission
Mayor Harry Dressler
Commissioner Pamela Bushnell
Commissioner Michelle Gomez
Vice -Mayor Diane Glasser
Commissioner Debra Placko
City Manager Michael C. Cernech
Our Vision
The City of Tamarac, Our Community of Choice -Leading the nation in
quality of life through safe neighborhoods, a vibrant community,
exceptional customer service and recognized excellence.
Our Mission
We are: "Committed to Excellence... Always"
It is our job to foster and create an environment that:
Responds to the Customer
Creates and Innovates
Works as a Team
Achieves Results
Makes a Difference
Our Values
As stewards of the public trust, we value:
Vision
Integrity
Efficiency
Quality Service
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Exhibit "A"
SHIP LHAP Template 2009-001
Revised: 7/2015
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Table of Contents
Description
Page #
Section I, Program Details
4
Section II, Housing Strategies
10
A. Purchase Assistance with/without Rehab
10
B. Owner Occupied Rehab
12
C. Emergency Repair
13
D. Disaster Repair/Mitigation
15
Section III, Incentive Strategies
16
A. Expedited Permitting
16
B. Ongoing Review Process
17
C. Zero Lot Line Development
17
Exhibits
18
A. Administrative Budget for each fiscal year covered in the Plan
B. Timeline for Estimated Encumbrance and Expenditure
C. Housing Delivery Goals Chart (HDGC) For Each Fiscal Year
Covered in the plan
D. Signed LHAP Certification
E. Signed, dated, witnessed or attested adopting resolution
F. Ordinance: (If changed from the original creating ordinance)
G. Interlocal Agreement
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Exhibit "A"
SHIP LHAP Template 2009-001
Revised: 7/2015
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SECTION I. PROGRAM DETAILS:
A. Name of the participating local government:
City of Tamarac. Florida
Is there an Interlocal Agreement: Yes No X
B. Purpose of the program:
This Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) sets forth the plans for the City of Tamarac. The
creation of the City, s LHAP is for the purpose of meeting the housing needs of the very
low, low and moderate income households, to expand production of and preserve
affordable housing and to increase the supply and delivery of safe, decent and affordable
housing in Tamarac. Additionally, this Plan is created to further the housing element,
specifically the affordable housing component, of the City's comprehensive plan.
C. Fiscal years covered by the LHAP:
2016-2017
2017-2018
2018-2019
D. Governance:
The SHIP Program is established in accordance with Section 420.907-9079, Florida
Statutes and Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code and furthers the housing element
of the City of Tamarac's Comprehensive Plan. Cities and Counties must be in compliance
with these applicable statutes, rules and any additional requirements as established
through the Legislative process.
E. Local Housing Partnership:
The City's Affordable Housing Programs continue to be carried out through a partnership of
public, private and non-profit organizations, real estate professionals, advocates and
community groups. As a result of these partnerships, the City has demonstrated that
combining available public and private resources to conserve and improve existing housing
most effectively provides affordable housing for very low, low and moderate -income residents.
Through the combination of the public, private and non-profit sectors, the City has realized the
benefits of this cooperative effort by effectively combining all available resources and cost -
savings measures to substantially reduce the cost of housing for income qualified residents.
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Exhibit "A"
F. Leveraging:
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The use of the local SHIP program financial resources allows the City to better leverage funds
from various sources of funding. The City of Tamarac leverages funds from other federal
programs such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment
Partnership Program (HOME), Florida Housing Finance Corporation programs and other
state and local sources whenever possible as funds are available. Additionally SHIP
program funds are used as local match to obtain federal housing grants and State program
funds. The City's SHIP funds are leveraged to increase the availability of affordable residential
units by combining local resources and cost saving measures into the local housing
partnership, thereby reducing the cost of housing.
G. Public Input:
Public input was solicited through face to face meetings with housing providers, social
service providers and local lenders and neighborhood associations. Public input will be
solicited through the City's website, Planning & Zoning Board's Monthly meeting, where
staff presents its recommended activities, and the City Commission meeting advertised
public hearing at which the LHAP is to be considered and approved.
H. Advertising and Outreach:
The City coordinates an advertisement of the notice of funding availability of SHIP funding
in a newspaper of general circulation and periodicals serving ethnic and diverse
neighborhoods, at least 30 days before the beginning of the application period. If no funding
is available due to a waiting list, no notice of funding availability is required and will not be
published.
I. Waiting List/Priorities:
The City of Tamarac does not maintain a traditional "waiting list". Instead, an open
enrollment period is publicly advertised on the City's website and City's publication, so as to
notify residents of the application window. After the application window is closed,
applicants are selected using a lottery system, no more than 25 applicants will be drawn at
any given time. Applicants will be ranked for assistance based on a first -qualified, first -
served basis. Priorities for funding described/listed here apply to all strategies unless
otherwise stated in the strategy.
Ranking Priority For All Strategies:
1. Special Needs Households until 20% set aside has been met
2. Very low until 30% set aside has been met
3. Low until 60% set aside has been met
4. Moderate
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Exhibit "A"
J. Discrimination:
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In accordance with the provisions of Florida Statutes 760.20-760.37, it is unlawful to
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or
marital status in the award application process for eligible housing. The City of
Tamarac adheres to strict policies on flip Conflict of Interest, Fair Housing and Equal
Employment. Further, the City participates in local events to further Fair Housing
awareness.
K. Sunnort Services and Counselin
Support services for Down Payment Assistance are available from various sources.
Available support services may include but are not limited to: Homeownership Counseling
(Pre and Post), Credit Counseling and Foreclosure Counseling through qualified HUD
approved agencies. As a requirement of the Down Payment Assistance strategy for the
City of Tamarac, all program participants are required to attend an 8-hour Pre -Purchase
Housing Counseling course to better educate them on the nuances of homeownership,
better budgeting techniques, maintaining a good credit standing, how to avoid sub -prime
lending and other useful topics
L. Purchase Price Limits:
The sales price or value of new or existing eligible housing may not exceed 90% of the
average area purchase price in the statistical area in which the eligible housing is located.
Such average area purchase price may be calculated for any 12-month period beginning
not earlier than the fourth calendar year prior to the year in which the award occurs. The
sales price of new and existing units, which can be lower but may not exceed 90% of the
median area purchase price established by the U.S. Treasury Department or as described
above.
The methodology used is:
X U.S. Treasury Department
Local HFA Numbers
M. Income Limits, Rent Limits and Affordability:
The Income and Rent Limits used in the SHIP Program are updated annually by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development and posted at www.floridahousing.org.
Affordable means that monthly rents or mortgage payments including taxes and insurance
do not exceed 30 percent of that amount which represents the percentage of the median
annual gross income for the households as indicated in Sections 420.9071, F.S. However,
it is not the intent to limit an individual household's ability to devote more than 30% of its
income for housing, and housing for which a household devotes more than 30% of its
income shall be deemed Affordable if the first institutional mortgage lender is satisfied that
the household can afford mortgage payments in excess of the 30% benchmark and in the
case of rental housing does not exceed those rental limits adjusted for bedroom size. As
part of the City's Financing Guidelines associated with the Down Payment Assistance
strategy, applicants may not purchase properties in which their monthly housing expenses
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Exhibit "A"
SHIP LHAP Template 2009-001
Revised: 7/2015
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exceed a front end ration of 35% and a back end ration of 45%. This amount consists of
their first mortgage, insurance and taxes.
N. Welfare Transition Program:
Should an eligible sponsor be used, a qualification system and selection criteria for
applications for Awards to eligible sponsors shall be developed, which includes a
description that demonstrates how eligible sponsors that employ personnel from the
Welfare Transition Program will be given preference in the selection process. The City of
Tamarac does not utilize sponsors.
O. Monitorina and First Riaht of Refusal:
In the case of rental housing, the staff and any entity that has administrative authority for
implementing the local housing assistance plan assisting rental developments
shall annually monitor and determine tenant eligibility or, to the extent another
governmental entity provides periodic monitoring and determination, a municipality, county
or local housing financing authority may rely on such monitoring and determination of
tenant eligibility. However, any loan or grant in the original amount of $10,000 or less shall
not be subject to these annual monitoring and determination of tenant eligibility
requirements. Tenant eligibility will be monitored annually for no less than 15 years or the
term of assistance whichever is longer unless as specified above.
Eligible sponsors that offer rental housing for sale before 15 years or that have remaining
mortgages funded under this program must give a first right of refusal to eligible nonprofit
organizations for purchase at the current market value for continued occupancy by eligible
persons.
The City of Tamarac does not have any rental strategies as part of this 2016-2019 LHAP.
P. Administrative Budget:
A line -item budget of proposed Administrative Expenditures is attached as Exhibit A.
The City of Tamarac finds that the moneys deposited in the local housing assistance trust
fund shall be used to administer and implement the local housing assistance plan.
Section 420.9075 Florida Statute and Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code,
states: "A county or an eligible municipality may not exceed the 5 percent limitation on
administrative costs, unless its governing body finds, by resolution, that 5 percent of the
local housing distribution plus 5 percent of program income is insufficient to adequately pay
the necessary costs of administering the local housing assistance plan."
Section 420.9075 Florida Statute and Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code,
further states: "The cost of administering the program may not exceed 10 percent of the
local housing distribution plus 5 percent of program income deposited into the trust fund,
except that small counties, as defined in s. 120.52(19), and eligible municipalities receiving
a local housing distribution of up to $350,000 may use up to 10 percent of program income
for administrative costs." The applicable local jurisdiction has adopted the above findings in
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Exhibit "A"
SHIP LHAP Template 2009-001
Revised: 7/2015
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the resolution attached as Exhibit E.
Q. Program Administration:
Administration of the local housing assistance plan will be wholly performed and
maintained by the City of Tamarac. The SHIP administration for the City of Tamarac is
currently budgeted at 10%, however City will follow maximum program limits for
Administrative costs per State regulation/rules. In addition to salary and benefits,
administrative costs will include equipment, supplies, travel, training, supplies and
membership expenses related to SHIP.
R. Project Delivery Costs:
In addition to the administrative costs listed above the City will charge a reasonable
project delivery cost to cover rehabilitation tasks to include inspections, work write-ups,
change orders, pre -bid meetings, project bidding and other work as outlined in the
agreement with the Consultant procured by the City of Tamarac. Delivery cost is
currently budgeted at 5% of the total grant allocation. All, project delivery costs will be
included as a part of the award for all strategies.
S. Essential Service Personnel Definition:
Essential Service Personnel as evaluated and determined by the City of Tamarac to
include firefighters, police officers, educators, health care professionals, skilled building
tradesman, emergency management personnel and other job categories required to
meet the needs of the community depending on need and/or emergency.
T. Describe efforts to incorporate Green Building and Energy Saving products and
processes:
The City will, when economically feasible, employ the following Green Building
requirements in all strategies
1. Low or No-VOC paint for all interior walls (Low-VOC means 50 grams per
liter or less for flat paint; 150 grams per liter or less for non -flat paint)
2. Low -flow water fixtures in bath roo ms—WaterSense labeled products or the
following specifications:
i. Toilets: 1.6 gallons/flush or less,
ii. Faucets: 1.5 gallons/minute or less
3. Showerheads: 2.2 gallons/minute or less
4. Energy Star qualified refrigerator
5. Energy Star qualified dishwasher, if provided
6. Energy Star qualified washing machine, if provided in units
7. Energy Star qualified exhaust fans in all bathrooms
8. Air conditioning: Minimum SEER of 14. Packaged units are allowed in
studios and one bedroom units with a minimum of 11.7 SEER.
These requirements may be adjusted if the requirements of other construction funding
sources requires a more prescriptive list.
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Exhibit "A"
SHIP LHAP Template 2009-001
Revised: 7/2015
Florid ousing
U. Describe efforts to meet the 20% Special Needs set -aside:
Persons with special needs, as defined in F.S. 420.0004 (13) means an adult requiring
independent living services in order to maintain housing or development independent living
skills and who has a disabling condition, a young adult formerly in foster care who is eligible
for services under F.S. 409.1451(5); a survivor of domestic violence as defined in F.S.
741.28; or a person receiving benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
program or the supplemental Security Income (SSI) program or from veterans disability
benefits. The City of Tamarac will give first priority, in all housing strategies, to serving
persons with special needs with an emphasis on home modifications, including
technological enhancements and devices, which allow the homeowner to remain
independent in their own homes and maintain homeownership.
Additionally, in order to readily identify and serve persons with special needs, The City of
Tamarac has revised the program application to add questions regarding the disability
status of the applicant and their household members.
V. Describe efforts to reduce homelessness:
Homelessness is a priority throughout the City of Tamarac and supports all efforts to end
homelessness. 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 such Broward County's Point in Time Report which provides a
breakdown of homeless counted by categories such as: veterans, youth, and families; as
provided by Broward County, the City is kept up to date with Tamarac's homeless
population. Typically less than 1 % of the County's homeless population is reported as
being from Tamarac. Based on these reports both the County and the City of Tamarac will
be able to re -assess its current services and programs to accommodate the current
homeless population.
Broward's Continuum of Care addresses all aspects of homelessness including prevention,
outreach, emergency shelter, transitional and permanent affordable housing, and
supportive services. This work includes:
1. Facilitating community, business and governmental involvement in the homeless
continuum of care
2. Direct oversight of the County's three regional Homeless Assistance Centers
3. Creating new and innovative programs to serve Broward's homeless population
(such as the County's first homeless medical respite care facility)
4. Participation in the creation of applications and requests for proposals
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Exhibit "A"
SECTION II. LHAP STRATEGIES:
SHIP LHAP Template 2009-001
Revised: 7/2015
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PURCHASE ASSISTANCE WITHIWITHOUT REHAB Code 01/02
a. Summary of Strategy: SHIP funds will be awarded for down payment and closing costs to
households to purchase eligible housing to include a single family home, townhouse or
condominium. If it is determined by City staff to be necessary, eligible household will
receive minor home repair to include installation of impact resistant windows, impact
resistant shutters, doors and garage doors only.
Prospective homebuyers must qualify as a First Time Homebuyer under the HUD definition:
An individual who has had no ownership in a principal residence during the 3-year period
ending on the date of purchase of the property. This includes a spouse (if either meets the
above test, they are considered first-time homebuyers). A single parent who has only
owned with a former spouse while married. An individual who is a displaced homemaker
and has only owned with a spouse. An individual who has only owned a principal residence
not permanently affixed to a permanent foundation in accordance with applicable
regulations. An individual who has only owned a property that was not in compliance with
state, local or model building codes and which cannot be brought into compliance for less
than the cost of constructing a permanent structure.
b. Fiscal Years Covered: 2016-2017, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019
c. Income Categories to be served: Very Low, Low and Moderate
d. Maximum Down Payment Award without Minor Home Repair: $40,000
e. Maximum Down Payment Award with Minor Home Repair: $55,000
f. Terms:
1. Maximum funding will be awarding under the following categories
a. Maximum Down Payment Award: $40,000
b. Maximum Minor Home Repair Award: $15,000
1. Loan/Deferred Loan/Grant: Deferred Loan, funds will be awarded as a
deferred subordinate loan secured by a recorded subordinate mortgage and
note.
2. Interest Rate: 0%
3. Term: 15 years
4. Forgiveness/Repayment: Principal reduction of 20% beginning in year eleven.
5. Default/Recapture: The loan will be determined to be in default if any of the
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Exhibit "A"
SHIP LHAP Template 2009-001
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following occurs during the loan term: sale, transfer, or conveyance of property;
conversion to a rental property; loss of homestead exemption status; or failure to
occupy the home as primary residence. If any of these occur, the outstanding
balance will be due and payable.
If the home is foreclosed on by a superior mortgage holder, the City will make an
effort to recapture funds through the legal process if it is determined that
adequate funds may be available to justify pursuing a repayment.
g. Recipient Selection Criteria: Program participants must secure a pre -qualification
commitment letter by an approved lender. After which, program participants must secure a
first mortgage with a fixed interest rate for the entire term of the loan. Assistance will
only be provided for the purchase of homes that will be owner -occupied and used as
the primary residence. Mobile and manufactured homes are not eligible for assistance.
Program participants must not own any other property used for residential purposes.
Program participant must be a first-time homebuyer. Program participant must contribute a
minimum of one (1) percent of the purchase price (including pre-paids) towards the
purchase of the home.
The City of Tamarac does not maintain a traditional "waiting list". Instead, an open
enrollment period is publicly advertised on the City's website and City's publication so as to
notify residents of the application window. After the application window is closed,
applicants are selected using a lottery system. Applicants will be ranked for assistance
based on a first -qualified, first -served basis. Priorities for funding as described in section I
(1) of this plan apply to all strategies unless otherwise stated in the strategy.
h. Sponsor/Developer Selection Criteria: N /A
Additional Information:
Program Participant will be required to participate in an 8 hour pre -purchase homebuyer
education workshop. Program participants will be given a list of HUD approved
homeownership counseling agencies and will be required to provide a Certification of
Completion prior to loan closing. The purchase price of the home may not exceed the
maximum sales price allowed in the SHIP program as updated each year. Purchase
Assistance funds cannot be utilized if the sale price of the property exceeds the appraisal
value of the property. Purchase Assistance funds cannot be utilized when the seller of the
property provides financing for the mortgage.
Program participants who participate in the Purchase Assistance with/without
Rehabilitation strategy will not be eligible for any other City of Tamarac Housing
Assistance programs, to include but not limited to, programs funded by SHIP, CDBG,
HOME or any other state or local program for a period of fifteen years, except following
a disaster as declared by an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States
or the Governor of the State of Florida.
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Exhibit "A"
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B.
OWNER OCCUPIED REHABILITATION Code 03
a. Summary of Strategy: Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation strategy provides for the substantial
rehabilitation of substandard owner -occupied housing units in need of repairs to correct code
violations, health and safety issues, electrical, plumbing, roofing, windows and other structural
items. Rehabilitation may include, but not limited to, mitigation improvements such as
replacement of roof sheathing, replacement of roof covering, installation of secondary water
barrier, installations of hurricane straps, installation of impact resistant shutters or impact
resistant windows doors and garage doors. Additionally, this strategy provides for installation
of non -luxury general property improvements to provide basic amenities and to bring units into
conformity with applicable housing standards. All rehabilitation work is required to include
initiatives for green building design and techniques.
b. Fiscal Years Covered: 2016-2017, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019
c. Income Categories to be served: Very Low, Low and Moderate
d. Maximum award: $40,000
e. Terms:
1. Loan/Deferred Loan/Grant: Deferred Loan, funds will be awarded as a
deferred subordinate loan secured by a recorded subordinate mortgage and
note.
2. Interest Rate: 0%
3. Term: 15 Years
4. Forgiveness/Repayment: Principal reduction of 20% beginning in year eleven.
At the end of the fifteenth year the loan is forgiven.
Default/Recapture: The loan will be determined to be in default if any of the
following occurs during the Loan term: sale, transfer, or conveyance of property;
conversion to a rental property; loss of homestead exemption status; or failure to
occupy the home as primary residence. If any of these occur, the outstanding
balance will be due and payable. If the home is foreclosed on by a superior
mortgage holder, the City will make an effort to recapture funds through the legal
process if it is determined that adequate funds may be available to justify
pursuing a repayment.
Recipient Selection Criteria: The City of Tamarac does not maintain a traditional "waiting
list". Instead, an open enrollment period is publicly advertised on the City's website and
City's publication so as to notify residents of the application window. After the application
window is closed, applicants are selected using a lottery system. Applicants will be ranked
for assistance based on a first -qualified, first -served basis. Priorities for funding as
described in section 1 (1) of this plan apply to all strategies unless otherwise stated in the
strategy.
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Exhibit "A"
SHIP LHAP Template 2009-001
Revised: 7/2015
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g. Sponsor/Developer Selection Criteria: N/A
h. Additional Information: Assistance will only be provided for homes that are owner -
occupied and used as the primary residence. Proof of Homestead Exemption is required.
Applicants will be assisted on a first -qualified, first -served basis. Applicants must provide
proof of homeowner's insurance. All property taxes must be current. If applicable, the
mortgage must be current. Mobile and manufactured homes are not eligible for assistance.
If the home has a second mortgage, the home will not qualify for assistance. All work will
be performed according to the work write-up specifications prepared by housing staff or its
designee. Rehabilitation work will be performed by contractors on the City's approved
contractors list. Rehabilitation assistance will not include relocation costs.
If all bids exceed the maximum allowable subsidy the SHIP Administrator or his/her
designee will delete some line items from the bid until a bid is within the allowable award
amount. After such deletion, the lowest bidder will be awarded the contract. If it has
been determined that all line items are code related, then all bids will be rejected and
the applicant will be deemed ineligible due to excessive cost of the rehabilitation. A
written letter will be sent to the homeowner within ten (10) days stating the reason for
denial.
Program participants who participate in the Owner Occupied Rehabilitation strategy will
not be eligible for any other City of Tamarac Housing Assistance programs, to include
but not limited to, programs funded by SHIP, CDBG, HOME or any other state or local
program for a period of fifteen years, except following a disaster as declared by an
Executive Order issued by the President of the United States or the Governor of the State
of Florida.
C.
EMERGENCY REPAIR Code: 06
a. Summary of Strategy: Funds will be awarded to applicants in need of emergency
rehabilitation of their home related to a dire situation that needs to be mitigated
immediately. This may include, but not limited to: damaged roofing that is leaking, damaged
windows causing exposure to the elements, or electrical or plumbing problems that could
cause damage (fire) to the home or is determined to be an immediate health hazard to the
occupants.
The SHIP Administrator or his/her designee will inspect the residence and will determine if
an emergency exists. The City of Tamarac will limit Emergency Repair to two (2)
households for each distribution year. Program participants will be limited to a one-time,
life -time assistance under the Emergency Repair strategy. However, program participants
who have received assistance under the Emergency Repair Strategy will be eligible to
apply for assistance under the Owner Occupied Rehabilitation strategy only. Except for
the Emergency Repair strategy, all other housing strategies require a lottery selection
process. Therefore, program participants who have been assisted under the Emergency
Repair strategy will be required to submit an application and enter the lottery selection
process if they wish to be considered under the Owner Occupied Rehabilitation strategy.
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Exhibit "A"
SHIP LHAP Template 2009-001
Revised: 7/2015
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Florida ousing
b. Fiscal Years Covered: 2016-2017, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019
c. Income Categories to be served: Very Low, Low and Moderate
d. Maximum award: $15,000
e. Terms:
1. Loan/Deferred Loan/Grant: Deferred Loan
2. Interest Rate: 0%
3. Term: 15 years
4. Forgiveness/Repayment: Principal reduction of 20% beginning in year
eleven.
5. Default/Recapture: The loan will be determined to be in default if any of the
following occurs during the Loan term: sale, transfer, or conveyance of
property; conversion to a rental property; loss of homestead exemption
status; or failure to occupy the home as primary residence. If any of these
occur, the outstanding balance will be due and payable.
If the home is foreclosed on by a superior mortgage holder, the City will
make an effort to recapture funds through the legal process if it is
determined that adequate funds may be available to justify pursuing a
repayment.
f. Recipient Selection Criteria: Applicant will be selected based on the priority of the
emergency need as determined by the SHIP Administrator or his/her designee.
This strategy is exempt from the lottery system. If more than one application is received at
any given time, applicants will be ranked for assistance based on a first -qualified, first -
served basis. Assistance will only be provided for homes that are owner- occupied and used
as the primary residence. Proof of Homestead Exemption is required... Applicants must
provide proof of homeowner's insurance All property taxes must be current. If applicable,
the mortgage must be current. Mobile and manufactured homes are not eligible for
assistance.
If the home has a second mortgage, the home will not qualify for assistance. All work will
be performed according to the work write-up specifications prepared by housing staff or its
designee. Emergency Repair work will be performed by contractors on the City's approved
contractors list. Emergency Repair will not include relocation costs.
g. Sponsor/Developer Selection Criteria: N/A
Additional Information: If all bids exceed the maximum SHIP award, the SHIP
Administrator or his/her designee, will reject all bids and the applicant will be deemed
ineligible due to excessive cost of the emergency repair. A written letter will be sent to the
homeowner within ten (10) days stating the reason for denial.
Program participants who participate in the Emergency Repair strategy will be eligible
for program participation under the Owner Occupied Rehabilitation strategy only, except
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Exhibit "A"
SHIP LHAP Template 2009-001
Revised: 7/2015
Florida gust F'g
following a disaster as declared by an Executive Order issued by the President of the
United States or the Governor of the State of Florida.
D.
DISASTER REPAIR/MITIGATION Code: 05
a. Summary of Strategy: Funds will be awarded to applicants in need of home repairs
directly caused by a disaster that is declared by an Executive Order of the President of the
United States or Governor of the State of Florida. Funds may be used for items such as,
but not limited to, purchase of emergency supplies for eligible households to weatherproof
damaged homes, interim repairs to avoid further damage, tree and debris removal required
to make the housing unit habitable, post disaster assistance with non-insured repairs,
payment of insurance deductibles for rehabilitation of homes covered under homeowner's
insurance policies; and soft costs required to process assistance applications. This
strategy will only be implemented in the event of a disaster using funds that have not yet
been encumbered or additional disaster funds issued by Florida Housing Finance
Corporation
Repairs will be prioritized as follows:
1. Immediate threats to health and life safety (sewage, damaged windows, roofing) in
cases where the home is still habitable.
2. Imminent residual damage to the home (such as damage caused by a leaking roof)
in cases where the home is still habitable.
3. Repairs necessary to make the home habitable.
4. Repairs to mitigate dangerous situations (exposed wires)
b. Fiscal Years Covered: 2016-2017, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019
c. Income Categories to be served: Very Low, Low and Moderate
d. Maximum Award: $20,000
e. Terms:
1. Loan/deferred loan/grant: Deferred Loan
2. Interest Rate: 0%
3. Term: 15 years
4. Forgiveness/Repayment: Principal reduction of 20% beginning in year eleven.
5. Default/Recapture: The loan will be determined to be in default if any of the
following occurs during the Loan term: sale, transfer, or conveyance of property;
conversion to a rental property; loss of homestead exemption status; or failure to
occupy the home as primary residence. If any of these occur, the outstanding
balance will be due and payable.
If the home is foreclosed on by a superior mortgage holder, the City will make an
effort to recapture funds through the legal process if it is determined that adequate
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Exhibit "A"
funds may be available to justify pursuing a repayment.
SHIP LHAP Template 2009-001
Revised: 7/2015
Florida ousing
f. Recipient Selection Criteria: Applicants will be assisted on a first -qualified, first -served
basis. Applicants must provide proof of homeowner's insurance. Applicants must file for
and use proceeds from insurance as first option.
Priority to be given to special needs groups including, but not limited to the elderly and
disabled. This strategy is exempt from the lottery system. Applicants will be ranked for
assistance based on a first -qualified, first -served basis. Assistance will only be provided for
homes that are owner- occupied and used as the primary residence. Proof of Homestead
Exemption is required. All property taxes must be current. If applicable, the mortgage must
be current. Mobile and manufactured homes are not eligible for assistance.
If the home has a second mortgage, the home will not qualify for assistance. All work will
be performed according to the work write-up specifications prepared by housing staff or its
designee. Disaster Repair/Mitigation work will be performed by City approved contractor.
Disaster Repair/Mitigation will not include relocation costs.
g. Sponsor/Developer Selection Criteria: N/A
h. Additional Information: Funds for disaster mitigation will only be allocated from
unencumbered funds or additional funds awarded through Florida Housing Finance
Corporation for the disaster.
SECTION III. LHAP INCENTIVE STRATEGIES
In addition to the required Incentive Strategy A and Strategy B, include all adopted
incentives with the policies and procedures used for implementation as provided in Section
420.9076, F.S.:
A. Name of the Strategy: Expedited Permitting
1. Permits as defined in s. 163.3177 (6) (f) (3) for affordable housing projects
are expedited to a greater degree than other projects.
Provide a description of the procedures used to implement this strategy:
1. The City expedites the processing of affordable housing permits through a
pre -application conference and screening.
2. Affordable housing projects are identified by sales price consistent with the
SHIP program's housing value limits.
3. The Building and Community Development Departments have employees
that serve as liaisons with developers of affordable housing to assist in the
permit process. All denoted "Expedited" permits are processed through one
central designee to route accordingly
4. Affordable housing projects are denoted "Expedited".
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Exhibit "A"
SHIP LHAP Template 2009-001
Revised: 7/2015
Florida� Housing
B. Name of the Strategy: Ongoing Review Process
1. An ongoing process for review of local policies, ordinances, regulations and
plan provisions that increase the cost of housing prior to their adoption.
Provide a description of the procedures used to implement this strategy:
1. The City has developed a process to consider the impact of policies,
procedures, ordinances, regulations, or plan revisions on affordable
housing and housing costs prior to adoption by the City Commission.
2. The City employs a public participation process with the City
Commission and other advisory groups and committees to consider
impacts of decisions on affordable housing and housing costs.
3. The City Commission meets twice per month during which the public's
input is sought on issues that have an impact on the cost of housing.
4. All housing assistance programs are available via website for residents
to obtain qualifying information as well as applications when programs
are open.
5. A member from the Housing staff will attend at least one training session
per year relevant to the programs administered by the City.
6. Program of Policy audit findings will result in an immediate review of the
policy in question for revisions or necessary changes.
C. Other Incentive Strategies Adopted: Zero Lot Line Development
1. The City allows zero lot line development.
2. Zero lot lines maximize available land for affordable housing and helps
maintain affordable housing costs within the City.
D. Other Incentive Strategies Adopted: The support of development near
transportation hubs and maior employment centers and mixed -use developments
1. This incentive is currently in practice by the City of Tamarac.
2. The Planning and Zoning Division currently facilities the process for
new developments to maximize use of public transportation options.
3. The new Land Development Regulations will support and encourage
development near transportation hubs, major employment centers
and mixed -use developments.
4. Several focus areas within the city are slated to be rezoned "mixed
use" in order to encourage and facilitate a multi -model community,
maximizing the use of public transportation.
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Exhibit "A"
SECTION IV. EXHIBITS:
SHIP LHAP Template 2009-001
Revised: 7/2015
F'I ri a Housing
A. Administrative Budget for each fiscal year covered in the Plan, Exhibit A
B. Timeline for Estimated Encumbrance and Expenditure, Exhibit B
C. Housing Delivery Goals Chart (HDGC) For Each Fiscal Year Covered in the plan, Exhibit C
D. Signed LHAP Certification, Exhibit D
E. Signed, dated, witnessed or attested adopting resolution, Exhibit E
F. Ordinance: (If changed from the original creating ordinance). N/A
G. Interlocal Agreement. N/A
H. Other Documents Incorporated by Reference. N/A
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Exhibit "A"
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR EACH FISCAL YEAR
LHAP 2009-001
Exhibit A
Revised: 6/2015
City of Tamarac
Fiscal Year: 2016-2017
Estimated Allcoation for Calculating:
$
393,753.00
Salaries and Benefits
$
34,725.00
Office Supplies and Equipment
$
1,500.00
Travel Per diem Workshops, etc.
$
2,300.00
Advertising
$
850.00
Other*
$
Total
$
39,375.00
Fiscal Year: 2017-2018
Estimated Allcoation for Calculating:
$
393,753.00
Salaries and Benefits
$
34,725.00
Office Supplies and Equipment
$
1,500.00
Travel Per diem Workshops, etc.
$
2,300.00
Advertising
$
850.00
Other*
$
Total
$
39,375.00
Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Estimated Allcoation for Calculating:
$
393,753.00
Salaries and Benefits
$
34,725.00
Office Supplies and Equipment
$
1,500.00
Travel Per diem Workshops, etc.
$
2,300.00
Advertising
$
850.00
Other*
$
Total
$
39,375.00
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0.10
0.10
*All 'other" items need to be detailed here and are subject to review and
approval by the SHIP review committee. Project Delivery Costs that are
outside of adminsitrative costs are not to be included here, but must be
detailed in the LHAP main document.
Details:
Exhibit B
Timeline for SHIP Expenditures
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA affirms that funds allocated for these fiscal years will
(local government)
meet the following deadlines:
Fiscal Year
Encumbered
Expended
1' Year AR
2"d Year AR
Closeout AR
2016-2017
6/30/2018
6/30/2019
9/15/2017
9/15/2018
9/15/2019
2017-2018
6/30/2019
6/30/2020
9/15/2018
9/15/2019
9/15/2020
2018-2019
6/30/2020
6/30/2021
9/15/2019
9/15/2020
9/15/2021
If funds allocated for these fiscal years is not anticipated to meet any of the deadlines in the table above,
Florida Housing Finance Corporation will be notified according to the following chart:
Fiscal Year
Funds Not
Encumbered
Funds Not
Expended
1st Year AR
Not
Submitted
2"d Year AR
Not
Submitted
Closeout AR
Not
Submitted
2016-2017
3/30/2018
3/30/2019
6/15/2017
6/15/2018
6/15/2019
2017-2018
3/30/2019
3/30/2020
6/15/2018
6/15/2019
6/15/2020
2018-2019
3/30/2020
3/30/2021
6/15/2019
6/15/2020
6/15/2021
Requests for Expenditure Extensions (close-out year ONLY) must be received by FHFC by June 15 of the
year in which funds are required to be expended. The extension request shall be emailed to
robert.dearduff@floridahousing.org and terry.auringer_@floridahousing.org and include:
1. A statement that "(city/county) requests an extension to the expenditure deadline for fiscal
year
2. The amount of funds that is not expended.
3. The amount of funds that is not encumbered or has been recaptured.
4. A detailed plan of how/when the money will be expended.
Note: an extension to the expenditure deadline (June 30) does not relieve the requirement to submit
(September 15) the annual report online detailing all funds that have been expended. Please email
terry.auriager@floridahousing.org when you are ready to "submit" the AR.
Other Key Deadlines:
AHAC reports are due for each local government by December 31 of the year prior to the local
government's LHAP being submitted. Local governments receiving the minimum or less allocation are not
required to report.
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Exhibit D
67-37.005(1), F.A.C.
Effective Date: 05/2016
CERTIFICATION TO
FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
Local Government or Interlocal Entity: CITY OF TAMARAC
Certifies that-
(1) The availability of SHIP funds will be advertised pursuant to program requirements in
420907-420.9079, Florida Statutes.
(2) All SHIP funds will be expended in a manner which will insure that there will be no
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, familial status, or
religion.
(3) A process to determine eligibility and for selection of recipients for funds has been
developed.
(4) Recipients of funds will be required to contractually commit to program guidelines and loan
terms.
(5) Florida Housing will be notified promptly if the local government /interlocal entity will be
unable to comply with any provision of the local housing assistance plan (LHAP).
(6) The LHAP provides a plan for the expenditure of SHIP funds including allocation, program
income and recaptured funds within 24 months following the end of the State fiscal year in
which they are received.
(7) The LHAP conforms to the Local Government Comprehensive Plan, or that an amendment to
the Local Government Comprehensive Plan will be initiated at the next available opportunity to
insure conformance with the LHAP.
(8) Amendments to the approved LHAP shall be provided to the Florida Housing for review and/or
approval within 21 days after adoption.
(9) The trust fund exists with a qualified depository for all SHIP funds as well as program
income or recaptured funds.
(I0) Amounts on deposit in the local housing assistance trust fund shall be invested as permitted by
law.
(11) The local housing assistance trust fund shall be separately stated as a special revenue fund in
the local governments audited financial statements (CAFR). An electronic copy of the CAFR or
a hyperlink to the document shall be provided to Florida Housing by June 30 of the applicable
year.
Exhibit D
67-37.005(l), F.A.C.
Effective Date: 05/2016
(12) Evidence of compliance with the Florida Single Audit Act, as referenced in Section 215.97, F.S.
shall be provided to Florida Housing by June 30 of the applicable year.
(13) SHIP funds will not be pledged for debt service on bonds.
(14) Developers receiving assistance from both SHIP and the Low Income Housing Tax
Credit (LIHTC) Program shall comply with the income, affordability and other LIHTC
requirements, similarly, any units receiving assistance from other federal programs shall
comply with all Federal and SHIP program requirements.
(15) Loans shall be provided for periods not exceeding 30 years, except for deferred payment
loans or loans that extend beyond 30 years which continue to serve eligible persons.
(16) Rental Units constructed or rehabilitated with SHIP funds shall be monitored for
compliance with tenant income requirements and affordability requirements or as required
in Section 420.9075 (3)(e). To the extent another governmental entity provides periodic
monitoring and determination, a municipality, county or local housing financing authority
may rely on such monitoring and determination of tenant eligibility.
(17) The LHAP meets the requirements of Section 420-907-9079 FS, and Rule Chapter 67-37
FAC,
(18) The provisions of Chapter 83-220, Laws of Florida have not been implemented (except for
Miami -Dade County).
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