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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION R-2016-
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; 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 of new and existing documentary stamp taxes on deeds to
local governments for development of affordable housing through the State Housing
Initiative Partnership ("SHIP") Program; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes 420.9076 requires that in order to receive SHIP
funds, the local government must 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 ("Committee"); and
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WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2008-04 provides that members of the Committee shall
be appointed by resolution; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2012, the City Commission adopted Resolution 2012-
117, authorizing a partial waiver of the appointment process as 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, Florida Statutes 420.9076 (2) expressly requires that at least 8 but not
more than eleven (11) members be appointed to the Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee; and
WHEREAS, the 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
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
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WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development finds that the appointment of
members to the Committee is consistent with the requirements of Florida Statues and
recommends approval of the list of appointees and term of service; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it to be in the best interest of the health,
safety and welfare of the citizens and residents of the City to appoint the following
members to the City's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee with an established term of
service:
Susan Evans - Habitat for Humanity of Broward - a citizen who is actively engaged in
the residential home building industry in connection with affordable housing.
Robin Holley - Florida Community Bank - a citizen who is actively engaged in the
banking or mortgage banking industry in connection with affordable housing.
Marie De La Rosa - Broward County Housing Authority - a citizen who is actively
engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in connection with affordable housing.
Marilyn K. Gallington - Housing Foundation of America - a citizen who is actively
engaged as a not -for- profit provider of affordable housing.
Dawn Williams Bobo-Prag Realty - a citizen who is actively engaged as a real estate
professional in connection with affordable housing.
Pamela Lemell Gray — City of Tamarac Planning Board Member — a citizen who actively
serves on the local planning agency pursuant to s. 163.3174.
Marcia Oban — Resident - a citizen who resides within the jurisdiction of the local
governing body making the appointments.
Sandra Bernard-Bastien — Resident - citizen who resides within the jurisdiction of the
local governing body making the appointments.
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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 individuals to the City's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee:
• Susan Evans - Habitat for Humanity of Broward
• Robin Holley - Florida Community Bank
• Marie De La Rosa - Broward County Housing Authority
• Marilyn K. Gallington - Housing Foundation of America
• Dawn Williams Bobo - Prag Realty
• Pamela Lemell Gray — City of Tamarac Planning Board Member
• Marcia Oban - Resident
• Sandra Bernard-Bastien - Resident
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 the 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.
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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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC,
FLORIDA THIS / 3 DAY OF ;t , 2016.
ATTEST-
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PATRICIA TEUFE CMC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I
have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
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CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
DIANE GLASSER E MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
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