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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2016-069Temp. Reso. #12804 Page 1 of 5 June 23, 2016 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 Page 1 of 5 Temp. Reso. #12804 Page 2 of 5 June 23, 2016 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 1 Page 2 of 5 F Temp. Reso. #12804 Page 3 of 5 June 23, 2016 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. Page 3 of 5 Temp. Reso. #12804 Page 4 of 5 June 23, 2016 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. 1 Page 4 of 5 E Temp. Reso. #12804 Page 5 of 5 June 23, 2016 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- 1 4 PATRICIA TEUFE CMC CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved this RESOLUTION as to form. �mI4A00 S' UEL-S. GO N, CITY ATTORNEY CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA DIANE GLASSER E MAYOR RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: MAYOR DRESSLER__ DIST. 1 COMM. BUSHNELL_c<� DIST. 2 COMM. GOMEZ DIST. 3 VICE MAYOR GLASSERZ4Z,y DIST. 4 COMM. PLACKO_ Page 5 of 5