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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2015-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR EXPENDITURE OF THE U.S. HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELEVENTH PROGRAM YEAR
TO PROVIDE FOR REALLOCATION OF FUNDS AND
INCLUSION OF NEW ACTIVITY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2010, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac
("City") adopted Resolution No. 2010-R-103 which approved the inclusion of specific
activities within the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Annual Action Plan for the expenditure of the
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG")
Funds in an amount of $452,940 for the City's Eleventh Program Year; and
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2012, the City Commission adopted Resolution R-
2012-14, and approved the First Amendment to the Fiscal Year r2010/2011 Annual
Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2012, the City Commission adopted Resolution R-2012-
77, and approved the Second Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Annual Action
Plan; and
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WHEREAS, previously, the City of Tamarac adopted the City of Tamarac Five
Year Consolidated Plan for FY 2010-2015 via Resolution No. 2010-R-102 which
established the City's strategic priorities for the CDBG program during this period; and
WHEREAS, funding received for the CDBG program must be utilized for eligible
CDBG activities; and
WHEREAS, each year a new Annual Action Plan is required to detail projects,
activities, and programs to be funded by that year's funding allocation in compliance
with the adopted Consolidated Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to process a third amendment to the Fiscal Year
2010/2011 Annual Action Plan to provide for the re -allocation of CDBG Funds and
allowing for the inclusion of a new activity, as provided in Exhibit 'T' which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that this third amendment to the Fiscal
Year 2010/2011 Annual Action Plan meets one of three national objectives, as defined
by Congress, including benefiting low and moderate income people, helping to eliminate
slum and blight, or addressing existing conditions that pose a serious or immediate
threat to the health and welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director recommends the approval of
the activities contained in this third amendment to the Eleventh Program Year Annual
Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2010/2011; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it to be
in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to approve this
amendment to the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Annual Action Plan for expenditure of the
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant funds
estimated to be $452,940 for the Eleventh Program Year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
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.
SECTION 2:
That the City Commission hereby approves the attached
Third Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Annual Action Plan for expenditure of
the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant funds
estimated to be $452,940 for the Eleventh Program Year, a copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit I " and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 3:
The City Clerk is hereby directed to provide a signed copy of
the Third Amendment to the appropriate Broward County Representative.
SECTION 4:
All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith, are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5:
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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 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND
ADOPTED
BY THE
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TAMARAC,
FLORIDA
THIS Ze
DAY OF
ATTEST:
PAT T
CITY C
HEREBY CERTIFY that
Have approved this
RESOLUTION -as to form.
,CITY ATTORNEY
CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
2015.
RAC, FLORIDA
HARRY DRESSLER, MAYOR
H.
DRESSLER
P.
BUSHNELL
MI.
GOMEZ
D.
GLASSER
D.
PLACKO
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FL
Annual Action Plan
Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program
Fiscal Years 2010/2011
1stAmendment —January2012
2 "a Amendment — June 2012
3`d Amendment — January 2015
Prepared by:
City of Tamarac Community Development Department
Housing Division
Submitted to:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The Office of Community Planning and Development
Miami Field Office
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TABLE OF CONTENTS •
Annual Action Plan
Executive Summary 4
Citizen Participation Plan 91.220 (b) 5
Resources 91.220 (c) (1) and (c) (2) 7
Annual Objectives 91.220 (c) (3) 10
Description of Activities 91.220 (d) and (e) 11
Objectives 15
Performance Measurements 16
Geographic Distribution/Allocation Priorities 91.220 (d) and (f) 17
Annual Affordable Housing Goals 91.220 (g) 17
Public Housing 91.220 (h) 19
Homeless and Special Needs 91.220 (i) 19
Barriers to Affordable Housing 91.220 (j) 20
Other Actions 91.220 (k) 20
Program Specific Requirements
CDBG 91.220 (I) (1) 21
HOME 91.220 (I) (2) 23
HOPWA 91.220 (I) (3) 24
Other Narratives and Attachments
Fair Housing 24
Certifications
Appendix to Certifications
Citizen Participation Plan
CDBG Low -Moderate Area Map
Resolution
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CITY OF TAMARAC
FY 2010/lIAnnual Action Plan
DUNS #077270940
City of Tamarac
Mayor Harry Dressler
Vice -Mayor Pamela Bushnell
Commissioner Michelle Gomez
Commission 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
exceptional customer
neighborhoods, a vibrant community,
service and recognized excellence.
Our Mission
We "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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2010-2011 Annual Action Plan 3rdAmendment 0
The CPMP Annual Action Plan includes the SF 424 and Narrative Responses
to Action Plan questions that CDBG, HOME, HOP WA, and ESG grantees
must respond to each year in order to be compliant with the Consolidated
Planning Regulations.
NAME OF JURISDICTION. -
Annual Action Plan:
Consolidated Plan Time Period:
CITY OF TAMARAC, FL
FY 2010/2011
FY 2010/2011— FY 201412015
Annual Action Plan includes the SF 424 and is due every year no less than 45 days prior to the
start of the grantee's program year start date. HUD does not accept plans between August 15
and November 15.
Executive Summary 91.220(b)
1. The Executive Summary is required. Include the objectives and outcomes identified in the •
plan and an evaluation of past performance.
The City of Tamarac participated in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) entitlement allocation formula as a recipient of federal funds for the
first time in Fiscal Year 2000. The City is currently embarking on its second five-year
cycle to receive HUD Federal grant allocations and will provide funds to promote
affordable housing initiatives and socio-economic programs to address identified
community development needs. In Fiscal Year 2010-2011, the City of Tamarac will
receive $452,940.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, to address
identified community development needs. Entitlement allocations from other HUD funds
may become available in future years. To receive CDBG funding, the City must assess
local housing and community development needs and resources, and socioeconomic
impediments toward building viable neighborhoods.
The statutes for the HUD CDBG grant programs set forth three basic goals which are
closely related to the major commitments and priorities of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Each of these goals must primarily benefit
very low, low and moderate income persons within the context described below:
1.
To
provide
suitable living environment
2.
To
provide
decent housing
3.
To
expand
economic opportunities
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This annual action plan incorporates priorities and programs addressing these goals.
EXISTING PROGRAM
The City of Tamarac receives federal funding under both the CDBG and HOME
program. Additional funds are received from the State's, State Housing Initiative
Partnership (SHIP) Program. To date activities approved using these funding sources
focus on housing assistance (home rehabilitation), public service, and public facilities
improvements. These activities benefit residents by direct assistance or indirectly
through area -wide or limited clientele activities based on low -moderate income
determinations.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Over the last year, U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds
(CDBG &HOME) have assisted with the following:
v Provided home rehabilitation for owner -occupied homes.
v Installation and repair sidewalks and accessibility pads.
v Provided afull-time temporary social worker that assisted
referrals, counseling and other social service needs.
v Provided arthritis meditation/tai chi classes to seniors.
v Provided fitness/jazzercise classes for seniors.
v Provided sessions of individual and group counseling.
Citizen Partic'ation 91.220(b)
residents in obtaining
2. Provide a summary of the citizen participation and consultation process (including efforts to
broaden public participation in the development of the plan.
Citizen Participation and Consultation
The Citizen Participation Plan in accordance with the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended and 24 CFR Part 91, Subpart B: Citizen
Participation and Consultation sets forth the citizen participation plan requirements.
This section of the Act provides for and encourages citizen participation with
particular emphasis on persons of low and moderate income, in addition to slum and
blighted areas. Consistent with the Act, the City of Tamarac provides citizens
reasonable and timely access to local meetings, information and records. In
addition, technical assistance is made available to low and moderate income
representative groups. The Citizen Participation Plan details the process to develop
needs, review proposed activities and program performance as well as the manner
in which hearings are advertised and conducted. (See Appendix I for further details)
The City published notice for the 30-day public review period which began June 14,
2010 and ended July 13, 2010 for approval of the original Annual Action Plan. The
first local public hearing was conducted by the City's Planning Board, on June 16,
2010, to receive comments on recommendations for the Consolidated Strategic Plan
and the Annual Action Plan. The City Commission on July 14, 2010 by resolution
adopted the Consolidated Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plan for submission to •
HUD.
A second Public Notice was issued pursuant to the 1 St Amendment from January 8,
2012 to January 25, 2012. No public comments were received.
A Public Notice regarding the approval of the 2"d Amendment was published May
271 2012. The 30-day public hearing period is May 28, 2012 June 27, 2012. No
public comments were received.
A Public Notice regarding the approval of the 3rd Amendment was published
January 18, 2015 in the Sun -Sentinel newspaper. The 10-day public review period
is January 18, 2015 — January 28, 2015. No public comments were received. The
3rd Amendment presented to the City Commission on January 28, 2015. No
comments were received during the public meeting on January 28, 2015.
The citizen participation process provides ample time for written complaints and
grievances. Through the on -going efforts of our Neighborhood Partnership Program,
the City stimulates and enhances neighborhood vitality and customer satisfaction by
addressing the concerns and special needs of neighborhoods through progressive
and collaborative planning. In the spirit of collaboration the City staff serves as
consultants and facilitators. Throughout all stages of the program, the City of
Tamarac Community Development Department staff is responsible for the effective
development and inclusion of citizen comments in all phases of the CDBG Program. •
All projects must be proven feasible prior to receiving HUD funds, as many require
documentation indicating financial feasibility and conformance with applicable
regulations and constraints (i.e. zoning, land use, flood plan, etc.). Projects will not
be funded if the proposed project duplicates an existing program which the public
sector administers.
Community Development/Housing to solicit project March 11, 2010
recommendations from Department heads
Advertisement for Public Hearing with City Planning Board June 13, 2010
Public Hearing at the Planning Board for input June 16, 2010
of activity proposals
Advertisement for 30-day review period and Public June 13, 2010
Hearing on proposed FY 10/11 Annual Action Plan & Con Plan
Beginning of 30-day review period June 14, 2010
Advertisement for Public Hearing with City Commission July 11, 2010
for final approval
End of 30-day review period July 13, 2010
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• Commission approval and review/public hearing of July 14, 2010
recommended activities for final approval
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Prepare and publish FONSI/RROF
Send HUD RROF Form 7015.15
Wait for HUD Clearance to commit funds
Funding Agreement from HUD issued
Advertisement for 1st Amendment & Public Hearing
Commission approval & Public Hearing of 1 St Amendment
Advertisement for 2nd Amendment & Public Hearing
Commission approval & Public Hearing of 2"d Amendment
AdvertisementofPublic Hearing and 10-day review
period for 3rd Amendment
Commission approval & Public Hearing of 3rd Amendment
3. Provide a summary of citizen comments or views on the plan.
No comments were received on the Annual Action Plan.
No comments were received regarding the 1st Amendment.
No comments were received regarding the 2"d Amendment.
No comments were received regarding the 3rd Amendment.
Sept. 1, 2010
Sept. 30, 2010
October 7, 2010
January 8, 2012
January 25, 2012
May 27, 2012
June 27, 2012
January 18, 2015
January 28, 2015
4. Provide a written explanation of comments not accepted and the reasons why these
comments were not accepted.
Had any comments been received, the City would have responded. No comments
were received.
Resources 91.220(c)(1)) and (c)(2)
5. Identify the federal, state, and local resources (including program income) the jurisdiction
expects to receive to address the needs identified in the plan. Federal resources should
include Section 8 funds made available to the jurisdiction, Low -Income Housing Tax Credits,
and competitive McKinney-Yento Homeless Assistance Act funds expected to be available to
address priority needs and specific objectives identified in the strategic plan.
As a recipient of CDBG, HOME and SHIP funds, the City intendeds to allocate
according to priority need. For the next year, the City expects the housing market to
change from the drastic slump it has been in since 2005. The appropriate federal
and state resources described below will be utilized and applications will be
submitted and or supported in achieving the City's listed projects and actions
outlined in this section.
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FEDERAL RESOURCES •
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) was first authorized by the U.S.
Congress in 1974, by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
(HCDA), with subsequent amendments. The primary purpose of the HCDA is the
development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a
suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for
persons of low and moderate income. At least 70% of all CDBG funds must be
spent on activities which benefit low or moderate income persons. Funds are used
for housing to benefit low and moderate income persons, public facilities and
improvements, expanded public services that include employment training, child
care, fair housing counseling or recreational needs; rehabilitation of private or
publicly owned buildings; economic development activities that create or retain jobs
for low and moderate income persons.
Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
In FY 2002, the City of Tamarac became a member of the Broward County HOME
Consortium along with the Entitlement Cities of Tamarac, Margate, Deerfield Beach,
Sunrise, Lauderhill, Plantation, Davie, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, and Coconut
Creek was recently added. The United States Congress passed the National
Affordable Housing Act In 1990. This Act created a variety of affordable housing
programs, including the Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME).
The City of Tamarac receives an allocation of these funds as a member of the
Consortium. The purpose of the HOME program is to provide funds to local
jurisdictions to strengthen public -private partnerships to provide more affordable
housing through acquisition, rehabilitation, and new construction of housing, and
tenant based rental assistance. In addition, HUD rules require that at least 15% of
HOME funds be set aside for community housing development organizations to
develop affordable housing. HOME funds may be used to provide: affordable
renter/owner occupied units; tenant based rental assistance; administrative and
planning costs; and payment of operating expenses of community housing
development organizations. Housing development costs include acquisition, new
construction, re -construction, pre -development and financing costs.
STATE RESOURCES
State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program
The City of Tamarac receives an annual allocation under this program. Florida
Housing administers the State Housing Initiatives Partnership program (SHIP),
which provides funds to local governments as an incentive to create partnerships
that produce and preserve affordable homeownership and multifamily housing. The
program was designed to serve very low, low and moderate income families.
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SHIP funds are distributed on an entitlement basis to all 67 counties and 53
Community Development Block Grant entitlement cities in Florida. The minimum
allocation is $350,000 and the maximum allocation is over $8.8 million. In order to
participate, local governments must establish a local housing assistance program by
ordinance; develop a local housing assistance plan and housing incentive strategy;
amend land development regulations or establish local policies to implement the
incentive strategies; form partnerships and combine resources in order to reduce
housing costs; and ensure that rent or mortgage payments within the targeted areas
do not exceed 30 percent of the area median income limits, unless authorized by the
mortgage lender.
SHIP dollars may be used to fund emergency repairs, new construction,
rehabilitation, down payment and closing cost assistance, impact fees, construction
and gap financing, mortgage buy -downs, acquisition of property for affordable
housing, matching dollars for federal housing grants and programs, and
homeownership counseling. SHIP funds may be used to assist units that meet the
standards of chapter 553; SHIP funds may also be used to assist manufactured
housing constructed after June 1994 in accordance with the installation standards
defined in the rules of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
A minimum of 65 percent of the funds must be spent on eligible homeownership
activities; a minimum of 75 percent of funds must be spent on eligible construction
activities; at least 30 percent of the funds must be reserved for very -low income
households (up to 50 percent of the area median income or AMI); an additional 30
percent may be reserved for low income households (up to 80 percent of AMI); and
the remaining funds may be reserved for moderate -income households (up to 120
percent of AMI.). it is important to note that no more than 5 percent of SHIP funds
may be used for administrative expenses. However, if a local government makes a
finding of need by resolution, a local government may use up to 10 percent for
administrative expenses. Funding for this program was established by the passage
of the 1992 William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act. Funds are allocated to
local governments each month on a population -based formula. These funds are
derived from the collection of documentary stamp tax revenues, which are deposited
into the Local Government Housing Trust Fund. Total actual disbursements are
dependent upon these documentary stamp collections.
6. Explain
sources.
how federal funds will leverage resources from private and non-federal public
To the extent of the activities described in this Annual Action Plan, private or non-
federal leveraging is not likely. Most of the leveraging comes from private sources
under the State SHIP Program under the Down Payment Assistance Program.
Annual Objectives 91.220(c)(3)
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Complete and submit Table 3A.
*If using the CPMP Tool: Complete and submit the Summary of Specific Annual Objectives
Worksheets or Summaries.xls
Goals and objectives to be carried out during the action plan period are indicated by
placing a check in the following boxes.
assisting homeless
persons obtain
affordable housing
assisting persons at
risk of becoming
homeless
improving the safety
and livability of
neighborhoods
eliminating blighting
influences and the
deterioration of
property and facilities
job creation and
retention
establishment,
stabilization and
expansion of small
business (including
micro -businesses)
retaining the affordable Z increasing the access U the provision of public
housing stock to qualitypublic and services concerned
private facilities with emvlovment
increasing the
availability of
affordable permanent
housing in standard
condition to low-
income and moderate -
income families,
particularly to
members of
disadvantaged
minorities without
discrimination on the
basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national
origin, familial status,
or disability
increasing the supply of
supportive housing
which includes
structural features and
services to enable
reducing the isolation
of income groups
within areas through
spatial
deconcentration of
housing opportunities
for lower income
persons and the
revitalization of
deteriorating
neighborhoods
restoring and
preserving properties
of special historic,
architectural, or
aesthetic value
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the provision of jobs
to low-income persons
living in areas
affected by those
programs and
activities under
programs covered by
the plan
availability of
mortgage financing
for low income
persons at reasonable
rates using non-
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persons with special
discriminatory lending
needs (including
practices
persons with
HIV/AIDS) to live in
dignity and
inde endence
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providing affordable
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conserving energy
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access to capital and
housing that is
resources and use of
credit for development
accessible to job
renewable energy
activities that promote
opportunities
sources
the long-term
economic social
viability of the
community
Provide a summary of specific objectives that will be addressed during the program year.
Description o,� f"Activities 91..220(d) and (e)
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Complete and submit Table 3C
*If using the CPMP Tool: Complete and submit the Projects Worksheets and the Summaries
Table.
8. Provide a summary of the eligible programs or activities that will take place during the
program year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the strategic
plan.
CDBG FY 2010-2011 PROPOSED PROJECTS DESCRIPTIONS
Eight (8) activities were proposed by City departments. All eight activities were
eligible and were recommended for funding. Four (4) Public Service activities, (1)
Community Development activity, one (1) Public Facilities/Low-Mod Area activity
and, two (2) administrative activities.
Public Service (Counseling) $ 13,515.00
This activity will include funding for support groups to individuals, families, and single
mothers as a result of continuing family issues (bereavement, mental health,
parenting skills). Approximately 50 hours of individual counseling and 55 hours of
women's counseling will be provided this fiscal year. These activities are eligible
under 24 CFR section 570.201(e), and will benefit low and moderate income
persons as qualified under 570.208(a)(2), limited clientele.
1 St Amendment, January 2012
This activity's funding increased with funds re -allocated from the English Language
class activity.
Public Service (Full -Time Social Worker) $ 44,025.00
This activity will include funding for afull-time social worker to provide information
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and referral services to elderly residents, ongoing case management, •
implementation of the Senior Program and the Volunteer Program, addressing an
average of 93 calls a month and managing a caseload of about 25 a week.
Approximately one hundred -forty (140) unduplicated clients will be served by the
Social Worker this fiscal year. These activities are eligible under 24 CFR section
570.201(e), and will benefit low and moderate income persons as qualified under
570.208(a)(2), limited clientele.
Public Service (Fit 4 U Jazzercise) $ 10,400.00
This activity will include funding for Jazzercise which is a blend of jazz dance and
easy -to -follow exercise movements set to various music including pop, jazz, country,
funk, and classics. Each 60 minute class includes a gentle warm up, a 30 minute
aerobic workout, a muscle toning and strengthening session which may be done
with weights and a stretch finale or warm down. Approximately seventy-five (75)
clients per class will be served by the Fit 4 U Jazzercise this fiscal year with 4
classes available per week. These activities are eligible under 24 CFR section
570.201(e), and will benefit low and moderate income persons as qualified under
570.208(a)(2), limited clientele.
Public Service (English Language Class) � $ 0.00
This activity will include funding for English as a second language course that will be
offered to adult and elderly residents. Approximately 12 residents will participate in
the English Language class per week as qualified under 570.201(e) Public Services.
1St Amendment, January 2012 •
This activity is cancelled, funds re -allocated to the Counseling activity.
Residential Rehabilitation (Minor Home Repair)$1. 6.4;412. AA $229y412.00
This activity will provide minor home repairs to a minimum of eight (8) low to
moderate -income households who are experiencing conditions in and around the
home that pose a threat to health, safety, and welfare of the household occupants.
This project will be carried out on a citywide basis. This activity is eligible under 24
CFR Section 570.202(a) and will benefit low and moderate -income households on
an area -wide basis.
1 St Amendment, January 2012
This activity's funding increased with funds re -allocated from the Installation of
Sidewalks activity.
Rehabilitation Services $ 0.00 $ 82,007.23
This program activity includes marketing, application in -take and review and
verification for eligibility, communication with general contractors, specification
review and on site problem solving inspections and other services related to the
completion of residential rehabilitation projects.
2nd Amendment, June 2012
This new activity's funding provided with funds re -allocated from the Program
Administration activity.
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Area -Wide Low -Moderate Neighborhood Benefit $ 39,083.36
(Installation of Sidewalks)
The activity will provide for installation of sidewalks in low -moderate income
neighborhoods. There are no existing sidewalks at these locations and the
installation will improve accessibility and allow for area -wide benefit. This activity is
eligible under 24 CFR Section 570.208 (a) (1)
1 St Amendment, January 2012
This activity's funding decreased, funds re -allocated to the Home Rehabilitation
Auditing Services $ 59500.00
Since the FY 2010 CDBG program is an expenditure driven program that may result
in total federal expenditures exceeding $500,000, the City is required under the U.S.
Single Audit Act and the OMB Circular A-133 to have an annual compliance audit
conducted. These activities are presumed to benefit low and moderate -income
persons and are eligible under 24 CFR 570.206(a).
Program Administration $ 3,080.77
This activity will provide general management, oversight, and coordination of the
programs. Also, this activity will provide for an annual grant audit, and provide
provision of fair housing services designed to further the fair housing objectives of
the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.C.C. 3601-20. These activities are presumed to benefit
low and moderate -income persons and are eligible under 24 CFR 570.206(a).
2nd Amendment, June 2012
This activity's funding decreased,
funds re -allocated to the Rehabilitation Services activity.
Minor Home Repair -Toilet Rebate $--A:A9 $ 25,916.64
This activity will provide minor home repairs in the form of a $100 toilet rebate with
an additional $150 match rebate from the City's Public Services Department to
improve water consumption in homes with existing high usage toilets. Maximum 2
toilets replaced per household. Proposed assistance to 250 residents. This project
will be carried out on a citywide basis. Recipients funded by CDBG dollars will be
limited to seniors with presumed income eligibly. This activity is eligible under 24
CFR Section 570.202(a) and will benefit low and moderate -income households on
an city-wide basis.
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FY 2010 Activity Distribution
Allocation: $452,940.00
�R ;Rn 77 $13,515.00
$25,91
■ Counseling
■ Fit 4U Jazzercise
■ Temporary Social Worker
0 Home Rehabilitation
N Rehabilitaiton Services
■ Minor Home Repair -Toilet Rebate
m Installation of Sidewalks
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HOME FY 2010-2011 PROPOSED PROJECTS DESCRIPTIONS
(Broward County Consortium Member)
Home Rehabilitation Minimum of 5 recipients
SHIP FY 2010-2011 PROPOSED PROJECTS DESCRIPTIONS
Down Payment Assistance Minimum of 4 recipients
Home Rehabilitation Minimum of 8 recipients
Minor Home Rehabilitation
Roof Repair
Storm Shutters/Impact Resistant Windows
Emergency Repair
Disaster Relief (As needed)
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Describe the outcome measures for activities in accordance with Federal Register Notice dated
March 7, 2006, i.e., general objective category (decent housing, suitable living environment,
economic opportunity) and general outcome category (availability/accessibility, affordability,
sustainability).
The City plans to fund the above activities to produce outcomes that fulfill HUD's
objectives as follows:
Accessibility, Affordability, and Sustainability for the purpose of creating
suitable living environments.
Project: Public Service (Support Groups, Social Worker, Fitness class and
Public Facilities/Low-Mod Area wide Benefit (Sidewalks)
Accessibility, Affordability, and Sustainability for the purpose providing
decent affordable housing.
Project: Residential Rehabilitation
Minor Home Repair -Toilet Rebate Program
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PERFORMANCE
MEASUREMENTS FY 2010-2011
8 -CDBG
PER YEAR
Minor Home
CDBG, SHIP,
Number of homes
5 — HOME
1
Rehabilitation
HOME
assisted
PER YEAR
DH-3
Application intake,
Rehab
review and processing
Services
CDBG
for above homes
Minor Home
Repair -Toilet
Number of residents
250 residents
2
Rebate
CDBG & CITY
assisted.
PER YEAR
DH-3
Installation of
Sidewalk
sidewalks in low -mod
3
Installation
CDBG
areas
2 Sidewalks
SL-1
Number of
Support
unduplicated residents
30 residents
4
Groups
CDBG & CITY
attending
PER YEAR
SL-1
Number of
Fitness 4 U
unduplicated residents
75 residents
5
Class
CDBG & CITY
participants
per Class
SL-1
140
Number of
unduplicated
Full -Time
unduplicated
residents
6
Social Worker
CDBG & CITY
clients/cases
PER YEAR
SLA
85
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0Geographic DistributionlAllocution Priorities 91.220(d) and �
9. Describe the geographic areas of the jurisdiction (including areas of low income families
and/or racial/minority concentration) in which assistance will be directed during the next
year. Where appropriate, the jurisdiction should estimate the percentage of funds the
jurisdiction plans to dedicate to target areas.
The City utilizes data from the 2000 Census to create a low -moderate income map
for the City. All projects proposed take place within those designated areas.
See Appendix V.
10. Describe the reasons for the allocation priorities, the rationale for allocating investments
geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) during the next
year, and identify any obstacles to addressing underserved needs.
The main focus is maintaining affordable housing and public services to all low -
moderate income residents of Tamarac, including those with special needs.
The major obstacle is funding, or lack thereof. Both federal and state allocations
fluctuate and are often decreased from year to year making planning for the future
and meeting the needs of the underserved difficult.
Another obstacle may be the lack of data to justify allocating funds to what may
• appear to be an unmet need. The 2000 Census is out dated, the 2010 Census is
not available yet, and local resources may be unavailable to confirm an unmet need.
Annual Affordable Housing Goals 91.220(g)
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Complete and submit Table 3B Annual Housing Completion
Goals. *If using the CPMP Tool: Complete and submit the Table 3B Annual Housing
Completion Goals.
11. Describe the one-year goals for the number of homeless, non -homeless, and special -needs
households to be provided affordable housing using funds made available to the jurisdiction
and one-year goals for the number of households to be provided affordable housing through
activities that provide rental assistance, production of new units, rehabilitation of existing
units, or acquisition of existing units using funds made available to the jurisdiction. The
term affordable housing shall be defined in 24 CFR 92.252 for rental housing and 24 CFR
92.254 for homeownership.
Home Rehabilitation will be #die-e* affordable housing activity in the FY 2010/2011
Annual Action Plan. It is anticipated that a minimum of 5 to 10 dwelling units for FY
2010/2011 will receive assistance under this program.
The Minor Home Repair -Toilet Rebate Program created under the 3rd Amendment
is the City's second affordable housing activity for FY 2010/2011. This activity is
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expected to assist 250 senior residents with rebates for the installation of low -flow,
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The City of Tamarac intends to allocate funds to sustaining the existing housing
stock, making funds available for barrier free accessibility, and preserving homes
through strengthening and mitigation, and ensuring there is affordability in
homeownership. In conjunction with the City's HOME and SHIP program funds, the
City will provide funding for Home Rehabilitation, including Disaster Mitigation, Barrie
Free Accessibility, Code Correction, and Emergency Repairs, as well as Down
Payment Assistance to low -moderate income households.
The total rehabilitation cost may be limited to a minimum of five hundred dollars
($500) to a high of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000). The program will target low
income households. However, moderate -income households will also be eligible to
participate.
The housing units that are considered for rehabilitation will be classified in one of
three groups. The categories are:
(i) Standard Condition
(ii) Substandard Condition, or
(iii) Dilapidated Condition
Typically, most units will be classified as "standard condition" indicating that they do
not have major physical damage. Repair work will include fagade treatment,
painting, minor exterior wood and/or masonry repairs, and energy efficiency
improvements.
Units that are classified as "Substandard" will typically require repairs in the frame,
foundation, roof or superstructure of the unit. Additionally, improvements may
include repair and/or replacement of exterior doors and windows. Lastly, a unit may
be determined to be "substandard" if it is missing some or all of the plumbing
facilities.
As part of the Home Rehabilitation activity, the City will provide inspections, bid write-
up, financial counseling for the homeowner and underwriting for each rehab job. All
work will be based on a competitive bid process from a pre -approved list of
participating contractors. All participating contractors will be State licensed
contractors with the necessary bonding (if required) and insurance. The contractors
will be paid directly from CDBG funds.
The housing rehabilitation will be in the form of a deferred loan grant to eligible low
and moderate income homeowners.
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Public Housing 91.220(h)
The service provider for public and rental subsidy housing for the City of Tamarac is the
Broward County Housing Authority (BCHA). This agency receives referrals via the
North County Satellite office of the Broward County Bureau of Family and Children
Services. Families renting in Tamarac, and in need of public housing, can receive
assistance from the County's North Satellite office. To date, there is no public housing
sites located in the city's jurisdiction. However, there is one HUD housing project that
was built in 1974 in the adjacent City of Coral Springs; a majority of the units are for the
elderly.
12. Describe the manner in which the plan of the jurisdiction will help address the needs of
public housing and activities it will undertake during the next year to encourage public
housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in
homeownership.
13. If the public housing agency is designated as "troubled" by HUD or otherwise is performing
poorly, the jurisdiction shall describe the manner in which it will provide financial or other
assistance in improving its operations to remove such designation during the next year.
Homeless and special Needs 91.220(i)
The City of Tamarac does not currently fund any homeless or homeless prevention
strategies. Any homeless identified within the City are assisted through HIP. The City of
Tamarac's Social Service Division is also available to assist residents with resources
within the County.
A survey conducted in 2009 found that there were 4,154 homeless persons in Broward
County. Although dispersed throughout the entire county, the vast majority of homeless
persons were concentrated within the older communities of Pompano Beach, Fort
Lauderdale, and Hollywood, where the majority of services to the homeless are
provided.
14. Describe, briefly, the jurisdiction's plan for the investment and use of available resources
and describe the specific planned action steps it will take over the next year aimed at
eliminating chronic homelessness.
15. Describe specific action steps to address the needs of persons that are not homeless
identified in accordance with 91.21 S(e).
16. Homelessness Prevention —Describe planned action steps over the next year to address the
individual and families with children at imminent risk of becoming homeless.
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Barriers to Affordable Housing 91.220(j) •
17. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to remove barriers to
affordable housing.
The City continues to support affordable housing efforts by focusing on the grants
available through the CDBG, SHIP and HOME programs. By partnering with
Broward County Home Consortium and Florida Housing Finance Authority, the City
is able to refer residents for home ownership counseling and lender's programs as a
way to negate predatory lending. The City also has lender requirements which must
be met in order to fund individual requests for assistance to ensure fair housing
practices.
The City of Tamarac is a participating member of the Broward Housing and
Community Development Task Force which allows for participating agencies to
share commons barriers to affordable housing and important resources to
overcoming them. The Task Force addresses foreclosure prevention, fair housing,
incentives, and any other topics related to housing and community development.
The City currently has several incentive strategies for builders and developers
working with affordable housing programs that target very low, low and moderate
households.
Incentive Strategies:
• Permits, as defined in s. 163.3164(7) and (8), for affordable housing
projects are expedited to a greater degree than other projects.
• The City expedites the processing of affordable housing permits through a
pre -application conference.
• Affordable housing projects are identified by sales price consistent with
the SHIP program's housing value limits.
• The building and Community Development Departments have employees
that serve as liaisons with developers of affordable housing to assist in the
permit process.
• Affordable housing projects are stamped "EXPEDITED."
Other Actions 91.220(k)
18. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to address obstacles to meeting
underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, evaluate and reduce the number
of housing units containing lead -based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty -level
families develop institutional structure, enhance coordination between public and private
agencies (see 91.21 S(a), (b), (1), 0), (k), and (1)).
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The City has been working with Broward County to create an Affordable Housing
Policy. This policy will lay out the City's plans to foster and maintain affordable
housing, ensure future housing needs are met and development is in coordination
with the City's Comprehensive and Consolidated Plans. In addition to the long-term
goals of the policy, the Housing Division will continue to provide lead -based paint
assessments and abatement on properties identified and containing hazards.
19. Describe the actions to coordinate its housing strategy with local and regional
transportation planning strategies to ensure to the extent practicable that residents of
affordable housing have access to public transportation.
Throughout the year, City staff participate in several community events, outreach
efforts, educational workshops, public service announcements, and invitational guest
speaking opportunities at various communities, boards, organizations, non -profits,
and for -profits to assess the needs of the community and share information with the
residents of Tamarac as to the availability of funds
Several members of City staff are members of general local government planning
boards, committees and sub -committees at which county -wide coordination is
reached on issues pertaining to planning, transportation, housing, community
development and neighborhood revitalization.
CDBG 91.22Q(I) (1)
1. Identify program income expected to be received during the program year, including:
• amount expected to be generated by and deposited to revolving loan funds;
• total amount expected to be received from each new float -funded activity included in this
plan; and
• amount expected to be received during the current program year from a float -funded
activity described in a prior statement or plan.
Program Income is only generated when a previous recipient of CDBG funds breaks
the terms of their deferred loan and repayment is due to the City. The City's Home
Rehabilitation activity is the only activity in which funds are issued as a deferred
loan.
Recapture Terms/Affordability Period for the Housing activities are as such:
Deferred loan secured by a lien against the property for a period of ten (10) years
with zero (0) percent interest with a principal reduction of twenty (20) percent
beginning in year six. At the end of the tenth year, the loan is forgiven. The pro-
rated repayment is due upon the sale or transfer of the property or if cash equity
is taken out within the ten (10) year loan term.
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The City's loan documents provide that the obligation for repayment shall
continue for the entire recapture terms even in the event of the death of the
homeowner. The obligation to repay funds during the recapture period in the
event of the sale of the property, or due to failure to comply with the obligations
as stated in the loan document shall transfer to any heir or beneficiary of the
deceased property owner.
The sale, transfer of ownership of the Property, refinancing of the Property with a
cash payment to the Owner -Occupant, or the Owner -Occupant's vacation of the
property as a primary residence during the ten (10) year term of the Agreement
shall constitute a default. The prorated amount of the principal balance of the
Deferred Payment Loan that is remaining to be paid at the time of the default
shall be payable, in full, to the City of Tamarac.
2. Program income received in the preceding program year that has not been included in a
statement or plan.
3. Proceeds from Section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the
priority needs and specific objectives .identified in its strategic plan.
4. Surplus funds from any urban renewal settlement for community development and housing
activities.
5. Any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been
included in a prior statement or plan.
6. Income from float -funded activities.
7. Urgent need activities, only if the jurisdiction certifies.
8. Estimated amount of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low -
and moderate income.
The City of Tamarac proposes to fund $I1 $229,412 to Home Rehabilitation
for low -moderate income households. This amount is expected to assist 5 to 10
households.
Additionally, the City will allocate $130, $65,000 to Sidewalk Installation for FY
2010.
As part of the 3rd Amendment, $25,916.64 was reallocated from the Installation of
Sidewalks activity to Minor Home Repair -Toilet Rebate activity to assist the City's
senior residents with low flow toilet rebates.
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• HOME 91.220(1)(2)
In FY 2002, the City of Tamarac became a member of the Broward County HOME
Consortium along with the Entitlement Cities of Tamarac, Margate, Deerfield Beach,
Sunrise, Lauderhill, Plantation, Davie, Pembroke Pines and Miramar. The United
States Congress passed the National Affordable Housing Act In 1990. This Act
created a variety of affordable housing programs, including the Home Investment
Partnerships Act (HOME).
With the additional HOME funds, the City can increase the resources available for
home rehabilitation. An additional 4 to 6 homeowners can be assisted with the
receipt of HOME funds.
Participation in the Broward County HOME Consortium also provides advantages
beyond additional funding. The consortium allows the cities to collaborate on best
practices, share knowledge, leverage resources, and exchange technology on the
provision of affordable housing. The ultimate and cumulative advantage of
participating in the consortium is the enhanced capacity of the consortium members
to provide their residents with affordable housing. The added values of quality
housing in these cities include the ability to attract new businesses and working
families and a reduction in code compliance issues that can translate into reduced
crime and vandalism.
• City Staff is able to provide the residents with direct access and assistance in the
applying for, and processing of HOME funds.
In May 2009, the City of Tamarac renewed their commitment to the Broward County
HOME Consortium by entering into a new three year Interlocal Agreement.
1. Describe other forms of investment. (See Section 92.205)
If grantee (PJ) plans to use HOME funds for homebuyers, did they state the guidelines of
resale or recapture, as required in 92.254.
2. If grantee (PJ) plans to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily
housing that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds, state its refinancing guidelines
required under 24 CFR 92.206(b).
3. Resale Provisions -- For homeownership activities, describe its resale or recapture
guidelines that ensure the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR
92.254(a)(4).
4. HOME Tenant -Based Rental Assistance -- Describe the local market conditions that led to
the use of a HOME funds for tenant based rental assistance program.
If the tenant based rental assistance program is targeted to or provides a preference for a
special needs group, that group must be identified in the Consolidated Plan as having an
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unmet need and show the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services •
received by this population.
5. If a participating jurisdiction intends to use forms of investment other than those described in
24 CFR 92.205(b), describe these forms of investment.
6. Describe the policy and procedures it will follow to affirmatively market housing containing
five or more HOME -assisted units.
7. Describe actions taken to establish and oversee a minority outreach program within its
jurisdiction to ensure inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minority and women, and
entities owned by minorities and women, including without limitation, real estate firms,
construction firms., appraisal firms, management firms, financial institutions, investment
banking firms, underwriters, accountants, and providers of legal services, in all contracts,
entered into by the participating jurisdiction with such persons or entities, public and
private, in order to facilitate the activities of the participating jurisdiction to provide
affordable housing under the HOME program or any other Federal housing law applicable
to such jurisdiction.
8. If a jurisdiction intends to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily
housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds, state itsfinancing guidelines required under
24 CFR 92.206(b).
HOPWA 91.220(l)(3) •
The City of Tamarac is not a recipient of HOPWA funds.
1. One year goals for the number of households to be provided housing through the use of
HOPWA activities for: short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to prevent
homelessness of the individual or family, tenant -based rental assistance, units provided in
housing facilities that are being developed, leased, or operated.
Include any action plan information that was not covered by a narrative in any other section. If
optional tables are not used, provide comparable information that is required by consolidated
plan regulations.
Fair Housing
Fair Housing in the City of Tamarac is promoted during community events,
workshops, and as part of the one-on-one housing counseling at the staff level.
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. The City maintains a Scope of Work with H.O.P.E Inc. for all its Fair Housing
initiatives and needs.
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The Fair Housing Action Plan consists of updating the City's Analysis of
Impediments, conducting Fair Housing educational outreach sessions, distributing
Fair Housing and Predatory Lending educational materials, conducting in
partnership with other jurisdictions a National Fair Housing Month event, and
publishing several Public Service Announcements. The last update to the City's
Analysis of Impediments was completed in 2008.
Additionally, the H.O.P.E, Inc. Discrimination Hotline phone number has been added
the City's website and it published in the City's Tam -A -Gram newsletter once per
year.
See Appendix V for the City's Updated Analysis of Impediments prepared by
H.O.P.E Inc. in 2008.
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