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RESOLUTION R2007.I��
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL
OF AN APPLICATION FOR SUPPLEMENTAL DISASTER
RECOVERY INITIATIVE FUNDING TO BROWARD COUNTY
THROUGH THE SUPPLEMENTAL DISASTER RECOVERY
INITIATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
("CDBG") PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS AND
REPRESENTATIVES TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION
TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION; AUTHORIZING CITY
OFFICIALS AND REPRESENTATIVES TO PROVIDE FOR
THE INCREASE OF THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FUNDS
AVAILABLE FOR ANY ONE PROPERTY FROM $15,000 TO
$40,000; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac, Florida (hereinafter referred to as the "City"),
has been advised that Broward County is currently preparing an application for funding
through the Supplemental Disaster Recovery Initiative Community Development Block
Grant Program ("CDBG"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to this CDBG program, the City will be entitled to
Supplemental Disaster Recovery Initiative Funding in the amount of Five Hundred Ninety
Three Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Nine and 51/100 Dollars ($593,339.51); and
WHEREAS, in order to qualify for the CDBG program, the City must submit its
application for the funding to Broward County by September 30, 2007; and
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WHEREAS, the funding will be used to assist property owners with eligible disaster
related activities supporting housing rehabilitation, hardening and infrastructure
repair/improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City's current Local Housing Assistance Plan limits the amount of
funds for any one property to $15,000.00; however, the City desires to provide up to
$40,000.00 per property. Therefore, the City desires to participate in Browand County's
("County") Housing Assistance Plan with respect to these CDBG Program funds, and has
received the County's permission to do so; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it to be in the best interests of the citizens
and residents of the City to submit an application to Broward County for funding through
the Supplemental Disaster Recovery Initiative Community Development Block Grant
Program to provide for Disaster Mitigation Assistance.
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
authorizes City Officials and representatives to take all actions necessary and appropriate
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in order to submit an application to Broward County for funding through the Supplemental
Disaster Recovery Initiative Community Development Block Grant Program ("CDBG")
Section 3. The City Commission hereby authorizes City Officials and
representatives to take all action necessary to enable the City to participate in Broward
County's Housing Assistance Plan so that the maximum amount of funds available to a
property owner under the CDBG Program will be Forty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars
($40,000.00) per property. In the event a property owner qualifies for and receives funding
from another governmental entity for a project, the property owner may receive CDBG
Program Funds from the City for the same project, but only to the extent that the funds
provided by the City will cover additional costs for the same project or be used for an
entirely different project.
Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be, and the
same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. 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, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 44 day of 2007.
ATTEST:
MARION SWENSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
�,4,ts§�MU�Ell- S. GOREN
CITY ATTORNEY
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RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALA
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APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
REHABILITATION, SINGLE & MULTI UNIT RESIDENTIAL
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
2005 SUPPLEMENTAL DISASTER RECOVERY INITIATIVE
Submitted to:
Broward County, Florida
Community Development Division
September, 2007
Table of Contents
Project Information and Certification
Attachment A (1) — Mitigation / Hardening
Attachment (2) - Resolution
Appendices
Appendix 1 — City of Tamarac Service Area Map
Appendix 2 — City of Tamarac FEMA Floodzones Map
Project Information and Certification
COUNTY INFORMATION
County Applicant
Broward County
Jurisdictions to be Served
TAMARAC
Local Contact
Title
Phone Number
FAX Number
Mailing Address
Street Address or Directions
City
Zip Code
E-mail Address
Chief Elected Official
Title
Chief Elected Official's Address (if different)
PROJECT PROPOSAL / PREPARER INFORMATION
Agency or Firm
CITY OF TAMARAC FLORIDA
Address
7525 NW 88 Avenue Tamarac FL 33321
Phone Number
954 597-3539
Contact
Angela Bauldree
Title
Housing Administrator
E-Mail Address
ancielab@taMArac.org
COUNTY INFORMATION
What is your county's total population?
What is your county's LMI population?
Are the jurisdictions to be served covered by the National Flood Insurance Program.?
Y
No
Are the activities consistent with the local comprehensive Ian s ?
No
Are the activities consistent with the Local Mi, ation Strate ?
No
Is a statement of interlocal cooperation (letter) or interlocal agreement (existing) with another
local government necessa in order to apply for administer or carry out the ro ect activities?
&es
No
U.S. Congressional District
#19 #20 #23
Florida Senate District(s)
#32
Florida House Districts)
#92 #94 #95 #96
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Will the project or any related activities result in direct physical changes to a structure older than 50
years, such as demolition (partial or complete), rehabilitation, restoration, remodeling, renovation, ex-
pansion, or relocation?
Yes
No
Will the project or any related activities result in direct physical changes to public improvements older
than 50 years, such as stone curbs or brick streets?
Yes
Nod
Will the project or any related activities result in direct physical changes to a planned open space
older than 50 years, such as a ark orplaza?
Yes
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Will any project activities occur within 100 feet of a structure, public improvement, or planned open
space older than 50 ears?
Yes
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Will any project activities occur in a Historic District listed on the National Register?
Yes
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If "yes" was a response to one of the questions above, you must contact the State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO) immediately. Properties that are listed, or eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places
must meet the specifications reflected in the Secretary of the Interiors Standards or Rehabilitation Guidelines for
Rehabilitating Historic Buildin s.
ASSURANCES, CERTIFICATIONS AND SIGNATURES
I, the undersigned chief elected official or authorized representative of the county, certify that this Project Proposal
has been approved by the local governing body and that the county will comply with the following certifications and
assurances as well as applicable federal and state requirements in the administration of any award that is made.
1. Citizen participation requirements will be met.
2. The County will satisfy the Intergovernmental Coordination and Review requirements by submitting required
information to its Regional Planning Council and to the State Clearinghouse.
3. The County will not attempt to recover, through special assessments, capital costs of public improvements
funded in whole or in part with these funds unless otherwise authorized by 24 CFR Section 570.482 and
Section 104(b)(5) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
4. Each housing structure addressed with CDBG funds will, upon completion, meet HUD Section 8 Housing
Quality Standards and the local housing code.
5. The grant will be administered in conformity with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Fair Housing Act; the
County will affirmatively further fair housing and undertake one fair housing activity each year.
6. An Anti -Displacement and Relocation Plan has been adopted (or will be adopted prior to the expenditure of
funds) and displacement of persons will be minimized.
7. The information presented in this application is accurate, and documentation is on file and readily accessible
to Department of Community Affairs staff.
S. Documentation verifying the service area(s) have, if necessary, been properly surveyed using the appropri-
ate HUD Guidelines and that the number of LMI persons residing in the service area(s) are consistent with
the number of beneficiaries claimed in this application.
9. The County will affirmatively further fair housing and undertake one fair housing activity each year.
10. The County has adopted a Community Development Plan or has adopted the Local Comprehensive Plan as
the Community Development Plan.
11. The County has adopted a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within
its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations.
12. The County has adopted a policy of enforcing applicable state and local laws against physically barring en-
trance to or exit from a facility or location that is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations
within its jurisdiction.
13. No other source of federal, state, or local disaster funds is available to meet the need for the activities.
14. Submission of this Project Proposal was authorized by the local governing body.
Signature of Chief Elected Official or
Individual Autho ized bby Resolution of the County
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APPENDIX 2
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The City of Tamarac is located in the FEMA Flood Zones of AE, AH and X. The
City has been a participant of the Community Rating System (CRS) since 1998
to aid in managing flood insurance rates. In 1999, the City received a five
percent (5%) reduction in the mandatory policies and this continued with
reductions in 2000 and 2005. Effective October 1, 2006, the City's CRS will be a
seven (7) with a five percent (5%) reduction in policies for City residents.
Programs, physical structures and public outreach are provided by the City in an
effort to reduce the risk of flooding and increase awareness of the availability of
flood reduction and management.
Ongoing public outreach projects include an annual publication, development
and documentation of flood risk management projects, development of a portion
of the City's Web page that contains flood information, and updates and
maintenance of the flood maps. In addition to these activities, information
regarding flood management is provided to the public via the public library and
City in a variety of medias and formats.
CITY OF TAMARAC
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Fiscal Year 2007 Annual Action M'.
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Prepared by:
City of Tamarac
Community Development Department
7525 NW 88th Avenue
Tamarac, FL 33321
Submitted to:
Broward County, Florida
Community Development Division
and
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The Office of Community Planning and Development
July 2007
Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 4
Community Description.......................................................................................4
CITYMAP..................................................................................................................5
FISCAL YEAR 2007 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN.........................................................6
ACTIVITIES...............................................................................................7
PROPOSED FY 2007 CDBG PROJECTS................................................................8
Residential Rehabilitation.....................................................................................8
Storm Shutters / Impact Resistant Windows....................................................8
DisasterMitigation........................................................................................8
Public Service -Support Groups......................................................................8
Public Service -Temporary Full -Time Social Worker..........................................8
Public Service-Meditation/Arthritis Tai Chi.......................................................9
Public Facilities and Improvements........................................................ 9
Area -Wide Low Moderate Neighborhood Benefit (Sidewalks)..........................9
Program Administration....................................................................................9
ACTIVITY DISTRIBUTION..........................................................................10
Home Investment Partnerships (HOME)..............................................................10
Consistency with Consolidated Plan...................................................................10
Other Actions and Activities.................................................................................11
Barriers to Affordable Housing.........................................................................11
FairHousing........................................................................................................11
LeadBase Paint..................................................................................................12
Citizen Participation Process................................................................................12
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT..............................................................13
Institutional Structure and Coordination.............................................................15
Institutional Structure........................................................................................15
Continuumof Care.............................................................................................15
Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan...........................................................15
CERTIFICATIONS....................................................................................16
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing........................................................ 15
Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan .................................................. 16
DrugFree Workplace........................................................................................16
Anti-Lobbying....................................................................................................17
Authority of Jurisdiction...................................................................................17
Consistency with plan........................................................................................18
Section3.............................................................................................................18
Citizen Participation..........................................................................................19
Community Development Plan.........................................................................19
Followinga Plan.................................................................................................19
Useof Funds...................................................................................................19
Excessive Force.................................................................................................20
Compliance With Anti -discrimination Laws....................................................20
Lead -Based Paint...............................................................................................20
Compliancewith Laws.......................................................................................20
APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS..........................................................................21
Lobbvina Certification.............................................................................21
Drug -Free Workplace Certification.........................................................21
MONITORING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES...............................................23
APPENDIX1............................................................................................................27
PUBLICNOTICE..................................................................................................27
APPENDIX11...........................................................................................................28
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE...................................................28
(COMMUNITY 2020)............................................................................................28
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INTRODUCTION
Community Description
The City of Tamarac is centrally located in the Tri-County areas of Palm Beach,
Broward and Miami -Dade. The City occupies twelve square miles and is easily
accessible from the Sawgrass Expressway and the Florida Turnpike.
Tamarac offers all the delights of the South Florida climate with a highly desirable
business environment. Well -kept homes, lush golf courses, and plentiful modern
recreation facilities make residents happy to call Tamarac "home". From fishing,
hunting and boating in the Everglades on our western boundary, to the Atlantic Ocean
in the east, there are an abundance of water -oriented activities to engage in. Nature
trails and bike paths wind around neighborhoods and public parks adding to the
gracious living in Tamarac. The city has a state of the art Community Center, and new
Aquatic Facility, and Tamarac Elementary School was named a National School of
Excellence. All of this, and Tamarac remains one of Florida's most rapidly growing
cities having surpassed 50,000 in population.
The City of Tamarac has experienced significant growth since its incorporation in 1963.
The population has increase more than ten -fold from 5,078 in 1970 to an estimated
59,259 in 2006. A corresponding change in the demographics of the community has
also been seen. As the population grows younger, different types of services, public
facilities, commercial enterprises, employment opportunities, and educational
institutions are needed. Broward County has responded tot his growth by building a
new elementary and middle school, and a new library in Tamarac. Accompanying this
rapid growth has been a transition to an active business community. Tamarac today
offers an array of employment opportunities and maintains the lowest crime rate of any
City its size in Broward County. More and more young families are moving to Tamarac
to take advantage of the high quality of life offered in the City.
Tamarac operates under a city commission/city manager form of government.
Residents elect their Mayor -at -large and each of four City Commissioners from single -
member electoral districts. Tamarac's customer -first' orientation is a secret to the City's
recent economic and community development successes. The City promises
businesses and residents a professional "customer service that is second to none."
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CITY MAP
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FISCAL YEAR 2007 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
As a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement community, the City of Tamarac submits
this proposed FY 2007 Annual Action Plan to HUD after allowing for public comment
through public notice, public review, and public hearing by the City Commission of the
City of Tamarac, Florida.
Resources for FY 2007
Federal Community Development Block Grant $434,054
Home Initiatives Partnership (HOME) $129,377
Other State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) $532,727
The FY 2007 Program Year includes an estimated $434,054 in CDBG funds, and
$129,377 in HOME funds. There is no program income from these funds. Other non-
federal sources of funding include approximately $532,727 from the State Housing
Initiative (SHIP) program and an estimated $60,000 in program income for that
program. SHIP funds are allocated to housing in accordance with the Local Housing
Assistance Plan (LHAP) adopted by the City Commission.
The City of Tamarac has also received $723,804.00 for 2005 Disaster Recovery
Initiative Program funds. These funds are intended to assist residents whose properties
were damaged during the 2005 Hurricane season, specifically those "red -tagged" after
Hurricane Wilma. The City will address residential rehabilitation of multi -family and
single-family properties.
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ACTIVITIES
Fourteen (14) activities were proposed by the various City departments. Eleven
activities were eligible and nine were recommended for funding. The FY 2007 Annual
Action Plan addresses the City's priorities of Maintenance of the Affordable Housing
Stock and Public Services in the following activities:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG):
Home Rehabilitation
$
85,174.00
Storm Shutter/Impact Resistant
$
15,000.00
Disaster Mitigation
$
45,000.00
Meditation/Tai Chi
$
5,400.00
Counseling
$
9,540.00
Social Worker
$
50,280.00
Public Facilities Improvements
$
6,860.00
Sidewalks
$130,000.00
Program Administration
$
86,800.00
State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP):
Residential Rehabilitation
$151,727.00
Storm Shutter/Impact Resistant
$ 30,000.00
Disaster Mitigation
$ 75,000.00
Code Correction
$ 40,000.00
Purchase Assistance
$190,000.00
Program Administration
$ 46,000.00
Home Investments Partnership (HOME):
Residential Rehabilitation $129,377.00
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FY 2007-2008 PROPOSED PROJECTS DESCRIPTIONS
Residential Rehabilitation (Minor Home Repair) $ 85,174
This activity will provide minor home repairs to a minimum of three 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.
Storm Shutter / Impact Resistant Windows $ 15,000
This activity will provide funding for the installation of storm shutters to protect
properties from severe weather for two households. Impact resistant windows may be
approved for eligible disabled applicants who may not be able to carry out the labor
related activities associated with storm shutters. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR
Section 570.202 (a) (1) and will benefit low and moderate income households on an
area -wide basis.
Disaster Mitigation $45,000
This activity will assist single-family homeowners with hurricane resistant retrofitting
improvements to reduce potential future hurricane related damages to a minimum of
three households. Eligible activities may include: improving the strength of the roof
deck attachment and any related roof enforcements, creating a secondary barrier to
prevent water intrusion, reinforcing wall -to -door connections and upgrading of exterior
protections and doors. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR Section 570.202 (a) (1)
and will benefit low and moderate income households on an area -wide basis.
Public Service (Support Group) $9,540
This activity will include funding for support groups to individual's, families, and single
mothers. As a result of continuing family issues derived from the 2005 Hurricane
season and the increased number of families displaced, counseling services have been
in increased demand. Another increasing need is those of single mothers trying to cope
and maintain a positive home environment. 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 (Temporary Full -Time Social Worker) $50,280
This activity will include funding for a temporary full-time social worker to provide
information and referral services to elderly residents, ongoing case management,
implementation of the Senior Program and the Volunteer Program, addressing an
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average of 60 calls a month and managing a caseload of about 35 a 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 (Meditation and Arthritis Tai Chi) $5,400
This activity will include funding for classes that will be offered to elderly residents
providing exercise and meditation to assist those coping with stress. Approximately 25
elderly residents will participate in the Arthritis Tai Chi classes and 15 elderly residents
will participate in the one half hour Meditation classes as qualified under 570.201(e)
Public Services.
Public Facilities and Improvements (Automatic Doors $6,860
for Handicapped)
This activity will provide for automatic door openers to be installed at the remaining
restrooms without automatic doors at the Tamarac Community Center for easier access
for seniors to utilize the bathroom facilities as qualified under 570.201(c) Public
Facilities and Improvements.
Area -Wide Low -Moderate Neighborhood Benefit $130,000
(Installation of Sidewalks)
The activity will provide for installation of sidewalks in two 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)
Program Administration $86,800
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).
PROJECT DISTRIBUTION
In accordance with the Consolidated Plan, and the Local Housing Assistance Plan
(LHAP), the City has addressed the needs within the community and distributed funds
accordingly.
Total Distributed $434,054.00
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FY 2007 Activity Distribution
For Allocation of $434,054
Administration - 20%
■ Public Service - 15%
Public Facilities &
Improvements - 2%
❑ Home Rehabilitation - 20%
■Storm Shutters/Impact
Resistant Windows - 4%
® Disaster Mitigation - 10%
■ Sidewalks - 29%
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME)
Broward County has been designated as a consortium in the Home Investments
Partnership (HOME) program. The County receives an annual allocation of HOME
funds, which is distributed among the cities participating in the consortium. These funds
will enable members of the consortium to expand their initiatives to provide safe,
decent, and affordable housing to their residents. With the additional HOME funds, the
City can increase the resources available for home rehabilitation. An additional four (4)
homeowners can be assisted because 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.
CONSISTENCY WITH CONSOLIDATED PLAN
The local Planning Board met June 6, 2007 at 9:00 AM to make recommendations on
the FY07 Annual Action Plan. No public comment was received during this public
hearing. Funding from SHIP, CDBG, and HOME programs will be used to help meet the
identified needs. Activities proposed in this plan are consistent with the City's 2005-
2010 Consolidated Plan.
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The City's priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan are 1) Housing and 2) Public
Service. This proposed FY07 Action Plan includes projects supporting these two
priorities including the housing rehabilitation program, the Life Skills Support Group, and
the services of a full-time social worker.
OTHER ACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES
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 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."
Fair Housing
The City recently met with a fair housing consultant to complete an update to its
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and prepare and action plan for the City's Fair
Housing events in the upcoming year. Fair Housing is promoted during community
events, workshops, and as part of the one-on-one housing counseling at the staff level.
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, a Fair Housing poster contest at the
local elementary school, and publishing several Public Service Announcements.
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Lead Base Paint
The County implements and evaluates Lead -Based Paint regulation for the City of
Tamarac. Each applicant is screened through the application process by determining
whether the house was built prior to 1978. All homes built prior to 1978 are inspected
with the County's consultant Adviron Environmental System Inc. Adviron will evaluate
the home with a Visual Assessment, Paint Testing, or Risk Assessment (or Lead
Hazard Screen). The Residential Lead -Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, also
known as Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, amended
the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act of 1971 (Lead Act), which established
the current Federal Lead -based paint requirements. The new lead -based paint
regulation implements sections 1012 and 1013 of this Act. The new regulation appears
within title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations as part 35 (24 CFR 35.105). HUD has
issued a new regulation to protect young children from the poisoning hazards of lead -
based paint in housing that is financially assisted or sold with federal government
resources. The regulation, which took effect September 15, 2000, increased the
requirements in current lead -based paint regulations. The regulation does not apply to
housing built after January 1, 1978, when lead -based paint was banned for residential
use. It is important to note that most of Tamarac' housing was built after 1978. A
pamphlet "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home" is given to each applicant
explaining to them the effects of Lead to adults and children. All homes receiving
CDBG funds that meet the criteria for Lead -Based Paint are being tested.
More attention is placed on eliminating lead dust and the new regulation outlines clean-
up and final clearance procedures. Occupants must receive notification of lead -based
paint hazards. In general, for homes built prior to January 1, 1978, all lead -based paint
must be either stabilized or removed, and dust testing must be performed after the paint
has been disturbed to ensure that a house is lead -safe.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROCESS
The City held a series of public hearings to develop and finalize the FY 2007 Annual
Action Plan. The first public hearing was held on June 6, 2006 during the City Planning
Board meeting to collect project proposals and input during the development of the plan.
No public comment was received. Planning Board and City staff produced a list of
recommended projects for review by the City Commission and the public. The City then
advertised a 30-day public review period to collect any additional comments and
approve the plan. The Plan was available for review in the City, 7525 NW 88t" Avenue,
Tamarac, FL 33321, in the City's Clerk Office for the required 30-day period. There
were no inquiries or comments during the 30-day review period prior to adopting the FY
2007 Annual Action Plan at the final public hearing on August 22, 2007. All hearings
and review periods were advertised in the Sun -Sentinel. The hearing and review
schedule was as follows:
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Advertisement for Public Hearing with City Planning Board
First Public Hearing at the Planning Board
for input of activity proposals
Commission approval and review of recommended
activities
Advertisement for 30-day review period and final Public
Hearing on proposed FY 2007 Annual Action Plan
Beginning of 30-day review period
End of 30-day review period
Final Public Hearing with City Commission to approve the
FY2007 Annual Action Plan
ON -GOING COORDINATION
May 27, 2007
June 6, 2007
June 13, 2007
June 15, 2007
June 25, 2007
July 25, 2007
August 22, 2007
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.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
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 livinq environments.
Project: Rehabilitation (Minor Rehabilitation, Storm Shutters/Impact
Resistant Windows, and Disaster Mitigation)
Public Service (Support Groups, Social Worker, and
Meditation/Arthritis Tai Chi classes)
Public Facilities Improvement (Automatic Doors for Handicap)
Area -Wide Low Mod Benefit (Sidewalks in Low -Mod
Neighborhoods)
Accessibility, Affordability, and Sustainability for the purpose providing
decent affordable housing.
Project: Residential Rehabilitation
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PERFORMANCE
MEASUREMENTS FY 2007-2008
1
Minor Home
Rehabilitation
CDBG, SHIP,
HOME
Number of homes
assisted
3 -PER YEAR
DH-2
Storm Shutter /
Impact
Resistant
Number of homes
2
Windows
CDBG, SHIP
assisted
2 -PER YEAR
DH-2
Disaster
Number of homes
3
Mitigation
CDBG, SHIP
assisted
4 -PER YEAR
DH-2
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1
Support
Groups
CDBG & CITY
Number of residents
attending
20 members
registered -
PER CLASS
SL-1
Temporary
60 calls,
Full -Time
Number of clients
35 cases
2
Social Worker
CDBG
worked with
MONTHLY
SL-1
25 PER
Meditation and
CLASS Tai
Arthritis Tai Chi
Number of residents
Chi, 15 PER
3
Classes
CDBG
attending
CLASS Med.
SL-1
Automatic
Door for
restrooms at
Community
1
Center
CDBG
N/A
N/A
SL-3
1 Sidewalks CDBG N/A N/A SL-1
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Decent Housin
DH-1
DH-2
DH-3
Suitable Living Environment
SL-1
SL-2
SL-3
Economic Opportunity
EO-1
EO-2
EO-3
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INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE AND COORDINATION
Institutional Structure
The City of Tamarac administers the CDBG program. The housing component is
provided through the Community Development Department. Public services are
provided through the Parks and Recreation Department.
The City will provide oversight to ensure the services provided are in accordance with
all statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, and this plan. The City will also maintain
financial oversight through the payment of contractors and routine audits of financial
records.
Continuum of Care
The City will work with the County, and local non-profit social service and housing
providers to fully support the countywide Continuum of Care system to assist homeless
families and individuals.
Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan
The City of Tamarac has incorporated and will comply with the acquisition and
relocations requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations 49 CFR 24.
and it has in effect and is following a residential anti -displacement and relocation
assistance plan required under Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with
funding under the CDBG and HOME programs.
CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the
consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that -
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The City of Tamarac will affirmatively further fair
housing. An analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction has
been conducted in the past, and an update will be completed within the FY07 funding
cycle. The jurisdiction will take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of the
impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that
analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- The City of Tamarac will comply with the
acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at
49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential anti -displacement and
relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with
funding under the CDBG or HOME programs.
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Drug Free Workplace -- The City of Tamarac will or will continue to provide a drug -free
workplace by:
1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful
manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a
controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and
specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for
violation of such prohibition;
2. Establishing an ongoing drug -free awareness program to inform
employees about:
(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free
workplace;
(c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and
employee assistance programs; and
(d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees
for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the
performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required
by paragraph 1.
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1
that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee
will:
(a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction
for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in
the workplace no later than five calendar days after
such conviction;
S. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten (10) calendar days after
receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or
otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of
convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to
every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the
convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has
designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice
shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant;
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of
receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any
employee who is so convicted:
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(a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an
employee, up to and including termination, consistent
with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended; or
(b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily
in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program
approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or
local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate
agency;
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free ugh
implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Anti -Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or
on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to
influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any
Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of
any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement,
and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid
or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to
influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract,
grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit
Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in
accordance with its instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti -
lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all
sub -awards at all tiers (including subcontractors, sub -grants, and
contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and
that all sub -recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local
law (as applicable) and The City of Tamarac possesses the legal authority to carry out
the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD
regulations.
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Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG funds
are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 -- The City of Tamarac will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban
Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
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City Manager
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SPECIFIC CDBG CERTIFICATIONS
The City of Tamarac certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- The City of Tamarac is in full compliance and following a
detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- The City of Tamarac's consolidated housing and
community development plan identifies community development and housing needs
and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that
provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and
moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)
Following a Plan -- The City of Tamarac is following a current consolidated plan (or
Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds - - The City of Tamarac has complied with the following criteria:
1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be
assisted with CDBG funds, The City of Tamarac certifies that it has
developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to
activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also
include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other
community development needs having a particular urgency because
existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or
welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available;
2. Overall Benefits. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including Section
108 loan guaranteed during program year(s) 2007/2008 (10/1/07 -
9/30/08) (a period specified by the grantee consisting or one, two, or three
specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of
low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70
percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons
during the designated period;
3. Special Assessments. The City of Tamarac will not attempt to recover
any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds
including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount
against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate
income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of
obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or
assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements
(assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources,
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an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect
to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
4. The City of Tamarac will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public
improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless
CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment
attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other
revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made
against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a
source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and
occupied by moderate -income (not low-income) families, an assessment
or charge may be made against the property for public improvements
financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the Jurisdiction certifies
that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force - The City of Tamarac has adopted and is enforcing:
A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement
agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in
non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against
physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which
is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within
its jurisdiction;
Compliance With Anti -discrimination Laws - - The grant will be conducted and
administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC '2001d),
the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead -Based Paint -- The City of Tamarac's notification, inspection, testing and
abatement procedures concerning lead -based paint will comply with the requirements of
24 CFR §570.608;
Compliance with Laws -- The City of Tamarac will comply with applicable laws.
Jeffr L. Miller
City Manager
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE
REQUIREMENTS:
A. Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was
placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this
certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed
by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not
more than $100,000 for each such failure.
B. Drug -Free Workplace Certification
1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement,
the grantee is providing the certification.
2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which
reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is later
determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false
certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug -
Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies
available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized
under the Drug -Free Workplace Act.
3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need
not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be
identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify
the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is
no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the
workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available
for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces
constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug -free workplace
requirements.
4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of
buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the
grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all
vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department
while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment
office, performers in concert halls or radio stations).
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5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the
performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the
change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see
paragraph three).
6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for
the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant:
Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)
Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here.
The certification with regard to the drug -free workplace is required by 24
CFR part 4, Subpart F.
7. Definitions of terms in the Non -procurement Suspension and
Debarment common rule and Drug -Free Workplace common rule
apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular,
to the following definitions from these rules:
"Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules "I"
through W" of the Controlled Substances Act (21 11.S.C.812) and as
further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15);
"Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contend ere)
or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the
responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug
statutes;
"Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non -Federal criminal statute
involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of
any controlled substance;
"Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the
performance of work under a grant, including: (1) All "direct charge"
employees; (ii) all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or
Involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and (iii)
temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the
performance of work under the grant and who are not on the grantee's
payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the
grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement;
consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll, or
employees of sub -recipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces).
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TAMARAC FY 2005 - 2010 FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MONITORING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES
The City of Tamarac Monitoring Standards and Procedures cover activities and
programs funded by the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). This
document includes standards and procedures that will be used to monitor City funded
activities in the major categories of Housing, Living Environment, and Economic
Opportunities as prioritized in the FY 2005 - 2010 Five Year Consolidated Plan. The
extent to which barriers to affordable housing can be removed and minority business
outreach initiatives are effective will also be monitored for performance purposes. The
City will monitor the extent to which its Consolidated Plan is consistent with its
Comprehensive Plan.
Sub -recipients approved for funding agreements under the CDBG program are provided
a Procedures Manual for Sub -recipients. This manual illustrates the standards and
procedures they must comply with in order to fiscally and programmatically work
effectively with the City of Tamarac. Also, the funding agreement includes, under
Exhibit "C", a timetable/schedule for projects. This is comprised of specific work tasks,
a start-up date and a completion date. Sub -recipients are also required to submit,
under Exhibit "D", Monthly Progress Reports, chronologically detailing the steps taken to
meet the quantifiable objectives enumerated in Exhibit "C". Monthly Progress Reports
are intended to provide an update on a sub -recipients progress in meeting agreed upon
objectives; they should include federally mandated reporting information, such as,
matching contributions, contracts let to minority and women owned businesses and
statistics on any relocations. In certain instances, additional information is required of
sub -recipients so that Broward County Community Development Division staff working
on behalf of the City can effectively engage in desk monitoring activities. Items such as
environmental review documents, documentation provided by escrow/title companies,
etc., necessary for determining compliance with certain policies may be requested as
necessary.
In-house staff monitors the timely expenditure of CDBG program funds on an on -going
basis. Monthly Progress Reports, reimbursement requests and IDIS draw downs are
tracked and documented regularly to ensure that HUD expenditure rates are met. If
expenditure rates fall below the norm, staff contacts sub -recipients immediately to try to
resolve any impediments to getting CDBG funds spent in a timely manner. If a sub -
recipient cannot move forward in a timely manner due to circumstances beyond their
control, funds will then be reprogrammed and used for activities where they can be
expended in a more expeditious manner.
The City identified the major categories of Housing, Living Environment, and Economic
Opportunities as high priorities in the FY 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan. A few of the
activities implemented under these categories are carried out by sub -recipients. The
sub -recipients are generally non-profit organizations. Actions to be taken toward
monitoring performance in meeting goals and objectives are as noted:
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1. Staff will conduct desk monitoring during all stages of each project based
on a combination of risk analysis and random sample. Documented desk
monitoring includes the following: a detailed review of the sub -recipient's
agreement, including national objectives, eligible activities, cost
reasonableness, anti -speculation, citizen and public participation and
certifications; requests for payment; ERR; procurement and contracting;
acquisition, construction bids/contracts; labor standards, weekly payrolls
employee reviews; Section 3; housing rehabilitation guidelines; home
ownership assistance guidelines; monthly progress reports; sub -recipient
agreements' closeout reports and audits. After a document such as a
monthly progress report is desk monitored, the sub -recipient is notified in
writing, as to whether the document is compliant or what corrective actions
are needed with a date for such to be completed.
2. Staff will also conduct on -site monitoring visits at least twice a year for non-
profit organizations and once a year for governmental organizations.
Additionally, the frequency of an on -site visit may be based on risk analysis
which takes into account the following: prior desk and on -site monitoring of
both the specific project being reviewed and prior projects; the knowledge
and experience of the administrative staff; staff turnover; the date of the last
on -site visit; the nature and complexity of project undertaken; project
revisions; audit concerns and complaints. During the on -site monitoring,
samples of files are reviewed and the project sites are visited to ensure
conformance with the information in the inter -agency agreement.
The City contracts with three local General Contractors. Before funds are committed,
the inspectors visit the site and prepare a work write-up. This includes a list of all items
to be constructed, repaired or replaced or replaced. A cost estimate is listed for each
item. Code violations are identified and must be included in the work write-up with an
estimated cost associated with them. The Contractor conducts on -site inspections
during the time that construction is underway to ensure that all rehabilitation and
reconstruction projects funded by CDBG funds comply with City Housing Codes and
Housing Quality Standards. Funds are not released until the project has passed a
substantial completion walk through and a certificate of occupancy is issued.
Fiscal monitoring is conducted at least twice a year for every non-profit sub -recipient.
At least one fiscal monitoring visit per year is conducted for each governmental sub -
recipient. Fiscal monitoring visits cover the following:
1. Financial management of governmental activities will be reviewed for
compliance with applicable requirements of 24 CFR 85.20 entitled
"Standards for Financial Management Systems"; CFR 85.26 "Non -
Federal Audits"; CFR 85.42 "Retention and Access Requirements for
Records".
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Financial requirements for non-profit entities will be reviewed for
compliance with requirements of OMB Circular A-110, Subpart C,
Sections 110.20-110.28 and 110.50-110.53 on Financial
Management Systems.
2. Procurement procedures will be examined to determine compliance
with CFR 85.36 (governmental entities) and OMB Circular A-110,
Subpart C, Sections 110.40-110.48 (non -profits).
3. Cost allow ability will be checked by a review of expenditures for
compliance with the sub -recipient agreement and OMB Circulars A-87
(governmental entities) and A-122 (non-profit organizations).
4. All sub -recipients expending more than $5,000 of grant funds from the
City are required to provide an organization -wide audit prepared by
an Independent Certified Public Accountant licensed by the State of
Florida, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principle
and OMB Circular -133 entitled Audits of States, Local Government
and Non -Profit Organizations" as applicable. This report will be used
as an essential tool in the monitoring of sub -recipients.
5. Prior to receipt of any grant funds, new recipients will be visited to
ensure that they have an adequate accounting system in place with
proper controls to account for all grant funds and to safeguard City
assets.
Programmatic, on -site monitoring will be conducted at least twice a year by Monitoring
Unit staff utilizing both fiscal and programmatic monitoring checklists. These checklists
are an attachment to the Monitoring Plan. Additional monitoring visits may be
conducted if needed to review non-profit sub -recipients. Governmental sub -recipients
will be monitored at least once per year. Monitoring visits may be conducted for new
sub -recipients when they are initially funded.
They will also be monitored once sufficient progress has been made with their scope of
services so that a valid judgment can be made, yet early enough to avoid major
problems. Monitoring Unit staff will:
1. Analyze sub -recipients to determine strengths and weaknesses.
2. Monitor actual performance against the activities timetable in the sub -
recipient agreement.
3. Make sure all documents/reports are submitted to the Community
Development Division in a timely manner.
4. Review client files for eligibility as applicable.
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5. Ensure that corrective actions are taken to resolve deficiencies in
program weaknesses.
6. Ensure that sub -recipients are engaged in minority business outreach
efforts and comply with equal opportunity requirements.
7. Ensure that activities funded comply with the City of Tamarac
Comprehensive Plan.
Following the monitoring visit, a monitoring report listing the results of the visit is
submitted to the Division Director for his comments. This report will include all findings,
concerns and corrective actions. Once the Division Director has had the opportunity to
provide his comments on the monitoring report, a Monitoring Letter is presented to the
sub -recipient under the Director's signature outlining findings, concerns, and specific
recommendations for improvement along with accompanying deadlines as appropriate.
At the end of each year, effectiveness reviews are done, comparing actual
accomplishments in each of the Consolidated Plan Priorities with projections in the
Annual Action Plan.
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APPENDIX II
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
(COMMUNITY 2020)
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Anti -displacement and Relocation
The City of Tamarac has incorporated and will comply with the acquisition and
relocations requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations 49
CFR 24: and it has in effect and is following a residential anti -displacement and
relocation assistance plan required under Section 104(d) of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any
activity assisted with funding under the CDBG and HOME programs.