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Exhibit E
RESOLUTION NO.2007 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA APPROVING THE LOCAL
HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE HOUSING
INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ACT, SUBSECTIONS 420.907-420.9079,
FLORIDA STATUTES; AND RULE CHAPTER 67-37, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OR IN HER ABSENCE, THE
VICE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
NEEDED BY THE STATE; AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE LOCAL
HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2007-2009 FOR REVIEW AND
APPROVAL BY THE FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION, PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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WHEREAS, the State of Florida enacted the William E. Sadowski Affordable
Housing Act, Chapter 92-317 of Florida Sessions Laws, allocating a portion of
documentary stamp taxes on deeds to local governments for the development and
maintenance of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Act, ss. 420.907-
420.9079, Florida Statutes (1992), and Rule Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code,
requires local governments to develop a one- to three-year Local Housing Assistance Plan
outlining how funds will be used; and
WHEREAS, the SHIP Act requires local governments to establish the maximum SHIP
funds allowable for each strategy; and
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WHEREAS, the SHIP Act further requires local governments to establish an
average area purchase price for new and existing housing benefiting from awards made
pursuant to the Act; The methodology and purchase prices used are defined in the
attached Local Housing Assistance Plan; and
WHEREAS, as required by Chapter 67-37.005 F.A.C., it is found that 5 percent of
the local housing distribution plus 5 percent of program income is insufficient to adequately
pay the necessary costs of administering the local housing assistance plan. The cost of
administering the program may not exceed 10 percent of the local housing distribution plus
5% of program income deposited into the trust fund, except that small counties, as defined
in s. 120.52(17), Florida Statutes, and eligible municipalities receiving a local housing
distribution of up to $350,000 may use up to 10 percent of program income for
administrative costs.
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has prepared a three-year
Local Housing Assistance Plan for submission to the Florida Housing Finance
Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of the public for
the City of Tamarac to submit the Local Housing Assistance Plan for review and approval
so as to qualify for said documentary stamp tax funds; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA that:
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Exhibit E
Section 1: The City Commission of the City of Tamarac hereby approves the Local
Housing Assistance Plan, as attached and incorporated hereto for submission to the
Florida Housing Finance Corporation as required by ss. 420.907-420-9079, Florida
Statutes, for fiscal years 2007 through 2009.
Section 2: The Mayor, or in her absence, the Vice -Mayor, is hereby designated and
authorized to execute any documents and certifications required by the Florida Housing
Finance Corporation as related to the Local Housing Assistance Plan, and to do all things
necessary and proper to carry out the term and conditions of said program.
Section 3: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held by
any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application, it
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution.
Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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Exhibit E
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC,
FLORIDA THIS 2 e; DAY OF 01 Ct'dl , 2007.
CITY OF TAMA'RAC, FLORIDA
r'0R BETH FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO, A OR
ATTEST:
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MARION SWENS N, CMC MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO
CITY CLERK DIST 1: COMM PORTNER
DIST 2: COMM ATKINS-GRAD
DIST 3: V/M SULTANOF
DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLER
I HEREBY CERTIFY that.
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
M U E L S. GO
CITY ATTOR
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CITY OF TAMARAC
STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN (CHAP)
Prepared for the State of Florida
FISCAL YEARS 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010
Submittted May 2007
City of Tamarac
7525 N.W. 881h Avenue
Tamarac, FL 33321
(954) 597-3530
TABLE OF CONTENT
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
City of Tamarac
SHIP Program
LHAP FY 2007-2009
A.
Name of Local Government ..................................................
3
B.
Purpose...............................................................................
3
C.
Fiscal Years Covered...........................................................
3
D.
Governance.........................................................................3
E.
Local Housing Partnership................................................... 3
F.
Leveraging...........................................................................4
G.
Public Input......................................................................... 4
H.
Advertising and Outreach.....................................................4
I.
Discrimination................................................
--..4
J.
Support Services and Counseling .........................................
5
K.
Purchase Price Limits...........................................................
5
L.
Income Limits, Rent Limits and Affordability ..........................
5
M.
Wages to Work ....................................................................
6
N.
Monitoring and First Right of Refusal ....................................
6
0.
Administrative Budget..........................................................
6
P.
Essential Services Personnel ................................................
7
II. LHAP HOUSING STRATEGIES
A.
Strategy 1 — Housing Rehabilitation Program ........................
7
B.
Strategy 2 — Purchase Assistance Program ...........................
9
C.
Strategy 3 — Disaster Mitigation Program ...............................
10
D.
Strategy 4 — Disaster Relief ...................................................
11
III. LHAP INCENTIVE STRATEGIES
A. Incentive Strategy 1 — Expedited Permitting ........................... 13
B. Incentive Strategy 2 — Ongoing Review Process .................... 13
C. Incentive Strategy 3 — Zero Lot Line Development ................ 13
IV. EXHIBITS (Attached)
A. Annual Administrative Budgets
B. Timelines
C. Housing Delivery Goals Charts
D. Certification Page
E. Adopting Resolution
F. Program Information Sheet
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I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Chapter 67-37.005 F.A.C. and Section 420.9072, F.S.
A. Name of the participating local government and Interlocal if Applicable:
Section 420.9072(5),F.S.
City of Tamarac, Florida
Interlocal : Yes No X
Name of participating local government(s) in the Interlocal Agreement;
B. Purpose of the program: Section 420.9072, F.S. and Chapter 67-37.005, F.A.C.
Creation of the Plan is for the purpose of meeting the housing needs of the
very low, low and moderate income households, to expand production of and
preserve affordable housing, to further the housing element of the local
government comprehensive plan specific to affordable housing.
C. Fiscal years covered by the Plan: Chapter 67-37.002,F.A_c.
X
2007/2008
X
2008/2009
X
2009/2010
D. Governance: Chapter 67-37.005,F.A.C_ and Section 420.9071,F.S.
The SHIP Program is established in accordance with. Section 420.907-9079,
Florida Statutes and Chapter 67-37.007 Florida Administrative Code.
The SHIP Program does further the Housing Element of the local
government Comprehensive Plan.
E. Local Housing Partnership Section 420.9072, F.S.
The FY 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010 Local Housing Assistance
Plan is implemented through a local housing partnership. The partnership
represents a cooperative effort between the City of Tamarac, Broward
County, lenders, developers, construction contractors, and non profit
organizations to produce, acquire and rehabilitate affordable housing. The
partnerships help ensure the program is efficient and effective by combining
resources whenever possible.
The partnership process enhances the LHAP by uniting the strengths of
public, private, and non profit organizations.
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Strategies, such as the Owner Occupied Home Rehabilitation Program,
represent a partnership between the City and Tamarac residents. The
program complements current City programs to upgrade the water supply
system, improve storm water drainage, pave all the City streets and install
new landscaping. The rehabilitation of existing affordable housing improves
the aesthetics of neighborhoods, reduces code compliance issues, and can
inhibit vandalism and crime.
F. Leveraging: Chapter 67-37.007, F.A.C. and Section 420.9075, F,S.
The LHAP is intended to increase the availability of affordable residential
units by combining local resources and cost saving measures into a local
housing partnership and using public and private funds to reduce the cost of
housing. SHIP funds may be leveraged with or used to supplement other
Florida Housing Finance Corporation programs and to provide local match to
obtain federal housing grants or programs. Funds from the U.S. Housing and
Urban Development Department's Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and Home Investments Partnerships (HOME) programs may also
be used to leverage SHIP funds,
G. Public Input: Chapter 67-37,005, F.A.0
Public input was solicited through public hearings, housing providers, social
service providers and local lenders.
H. Advertising and Outreach: Chapter 67-37,005, F.A.C.
The City of Tamarac will advertise the notice of funding availability in a
newspaper of general circulation and periodicals serving ethnic and diverse
neighborhoods, at least 30 days before the beginning of the application period.
If no funding is available due to a waiting list, no notice of funding availability is
required, Flyers and brochures will be available at City facilities and distributed
to local community groups.
1. Discrimination: Section 420.9075, F.S.
In accordance with the provisions of ss.760.20-760.37, it is unlawful to
discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, age, sex, marital status,
familial status, national origin, or handicap in the award application process for
eligible housing.
J. Support Services and Counseling: Chapter 67-37,005,F,A.C_
All eligible persons receiving home purchase assistance under the SHIP
program will be required to complete a housing counseling program which
addresses personal budgeting, home inspection and maintenance,
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foreclosure prevention and other pertinent topics. Support services are
available from various sources. Available support services may include but
are not limited to:
Homeownership Counseling (Pre and Post),
Credit Counseling,
Tenant/Landlord Counseling and,
Transportation
K. Purchase Price Limits: Section 420.9075,F.S. and Chapter 67-37.007(6)F.A.C.
Purchase Price Limits: The sales price or value of new or existing eligible
housing may not exceed 90% of the average area purchase price in the
statistical area in which the eligible housing is located. Such average area
purchase price may be that calculated for any 12-month period beginning not
earlier than the fourth calendar year prior to the year in which the award
occurs. The sales price of new and existing units, which can be lower but
may not exceed 90% of the median area purchase price established by the
U.S. Treasury Department or as described above.
The methodology used is:
Independent Study (copy attached)
X U.S. Treasury Department
Local HFA Numbers
The purchase price limit for new and existing homes is:
New Homes: $429,619.50
Existing Homes: $429,619.50_
L. Income Limits, Rent Limits and Affordability:
Chapter 67-37.005, FA. C..and Section 420.9071, F.S.
The Income and Rent Limits used in the SHIP Program are updated annually
from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and distributed by
Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Affordable means that monthly rents
or mortgage payments including taxes and insurance do not exceed 30
percent of that amount which represents the percentage of the median
annual gross income for the households as indicated in Sections 420.9071
(19), (20) and (28), F.S. However it is not the intent to limit an individual
household's ability to devote more than 30% of its income for housing, and
housing for which a household devotes more than 30% of its income shall be
deemed affordable if the first institutional mortgage lender is satisfied that
the household can afford mortgage payments in excess of the 30%
benchmark and in the case of rental housing does not exceed those rental
limits adjusted for bedroom size.
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M. Wages to Work: Chapter 67-37.005(6)(b)(7)F.A.C.
Should a eligible sponsor be used, the City has developed a qualification
system and selection criteria for applications for Awards to eligible sponsors,
which includes a description that demonstrates how eligible sponsors that
employed personnel from the WAGES and Workforce Development
Initiatives programs will be given preference in the selection process. The
City will also give preference to eligible home rehabilitation contractors that
employ persons from Wages and Workforce Development Initiative
programs.
N. Monitoring and First Right of Refusal: Section 420.9075, F.S.
The City of Tamarac does not have a rental strategy therefore, this section is
not applicable.
O. Administrative Budget: Chapter67-37.005, F.A.C., and 420.9075(7), F.S.
A detailed listing including line -item budget of proposed Administrative
Expenditures is attached as Exhibit A. These are presented on an
annual basis for each State fiscal year submitted.
All funds received from the State pursuant to the SHIP act and any funds
received or budgeted to provide funding for the program shall be deposited
into the Local Housing Assistance Trust Fund. The monies deposited in the
Trust Fund shall be used to administer and implement the LHAP. The City
of Tamarac Local Housing Partnership has determined that five (5) percent
of the local housing distribution is insufficient to pay necessary cost of
administering the program and has allocated no more than ten (10) percent
of the SHIP funds to be applied towards administrative expenses. The City
of Tamarac has adopted the above findings in the attached resolution,
Exhibit E.
P. Essential Service Personnel: Include a definition as required in Chapter
67-37.002(6), F.A.C.
Essential Service Personnel as evaluated and determined by the City of
Tamarac include, but are not limited to: Fire fighters, police officers,
educators, health care professionals, skilled building tradesman, and
emergency management personnel, and other job categories required to
meet the needs of the community depending on need and/or emergency.
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IL LHAP HOUSING STRATEGIES: Chapter 67.37.005, F.A.C.
The City of Tamarac' will serve households in the following categories;
extremely low income (EL) (0-30% of area median income), very -low income (L)
(30-50% of the area median income), low income (L) (50-80% of the area
median income), and moderate income (MOD) (80-120% of the area median
income). Different programs are offered to limited income categories.
All properties that receive assistance must meet current code requirements
once work is completed. Properties with illegal structures will not receive
assistance.
Provide Description:
1. Name of the Strategy: HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
a. Summay of the Stray:
Housing Rehabilitation is designed to provide loans for the purpose of
improving or maintaining owner -occupied housing through home
repair, renovation, or weatherization. Eligible home repairs include:
1 a. Major Home Repair: Assistance needed to correct health or
safety issues, bring the property up to local or state building code.
Available to EL, VL, L, and MOD income households. Maximum
award is $30,000.
1 b. Code Correction/Neighborhood Revitalization Program:
Assistance to EL, VL and L income households only for exterior code
correction or improvements for items such as: roof repairs, window
repair/replacement, exterior door repair/replacement. The following
items will also be allowed when accompanied by previously
mentioned exterior repairs: painting, parking, drainage, landscaping,
broken or deteriorate fences, and irrigation repair. Maximum award is
$10,000.
1c. Hurricane/Storm_ Shutters_ program: Installation of building code
approved hurricane and storm shutters to properties with no existing
code violations for EL, VL, and L income households. Maximum
award it $7,500. Impact resistant windows for the elderly and disabled
to prevent excessive labor required to operate storm shutters.
b. Fiscal Years Covered:
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
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C. Income Categories to be served:
Depending on the program, the City's rehabilitation programs may
serve extremely -low (EL), very -low (VL), low (L), and moderate (MOD)
income households.
d. Maximum award by program is noted on the Housing Delivery Goals
Chart.
e. Terms of Payment, Recapture and Default.
la. Maior Home Re air: 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. 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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Deferred loan secured by a lien against the property with no
interest. No payments will be due on this loan as long as you
are living in the house. This loan may become due upon sale or
transfer of the property or if cash equity is taken.
1c. Hurricane/Storm Shutters Program: Deferred loan secured by a
lien against the property with no interest. No payments will be
due on this loan as long as you are living in the house. This
loan may become due upon sale or transfer of the property or if
cash equity is taken.
Recipient Selection Criteria:
i. Eligible homeowners will be selected on a first -come, first -
ready basis, within income groups from all eligible applicants.
Special needs eligible applicants will be given first priority by
income level in the following order: extremely low-income, very
low-income, low-income, and moderate -income levels.
ii. Property must be owner -occupied.
iii. Verification of ownership, income, and other income qualifying
verifications will be conducted to determine eligibility.
g. Sponsor Selection Criteria:
No sponsors are utilized for this strategy. All work conducted in-
house.
h. Additional Information:
i. Eligible contractors will be selected through a bid process to
perform repairs under this strategy. The selection will be based
on experience, past performance, and financial stability.
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Preference will be given to eligible contractors that employ
personnel from Wages and Workforce Development Initiative
programs
ii. The homes must not be in violation of any housing codes after
rehabilitation.
2. Name of the Strategy: PURCHASE ASSISTANCE
a. Summary of the Strategy:
The Purchase Assistance Program assists eligible first-time
homebuyers with a deferred loan to be applied towards down
payment or closing costs, for the purchase of eligible housing,
including, a single-family home, townhouse, condominium, or villa.
b. Fiscal Years Covered:
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
C. Income Categories to be served:
This strategy serves households in the following categories, extremely
low-income, very low-income, low-income, and moderate -income.
d. Maximum award is as follows and is noted on the Housing Delivery
Goals Chart.
Maximum award for EL, VL and L households is $40,000
Maximum award for MOD households is $30,000
e. Terms. Recapture and Default.
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. 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
Recipient Selection Criteria:
i. Eligible applicants will be served on a first -come, first -ready
basis within income groups with priority given to those with
special needs.
ii. Program participant must complete a home ownership
counseling program prior to loan closing.
iii. Participants must not own any other property used for
residential purposes.
iv. Participant must be a first-time homebuyer. A first-time
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homebuyer is defined as not having owned a home with the
past three years, a single parent with children under the age of
eighteen (18) who has recently been divorced and displaced, a
displaced victim of domestic abuse, or a person displaced as a
result of government action.
V. The purchase price of the home may not exceed the maximum
sales price allowed in the SHIP program as updated each year.
vi. The participant must contribute a minimum of one (1) percent
of the purchase price (including prepaids) towards the
purchase of the home.
vii. The participant must reside in the home within 60 days of
closing.
viii. Purchase Assistance funds cannot be utilized when the seller
of the property provides financing for the mortgage.
g. Sponsor Selection Criteria:
No sponsors are utilized for this strategy. All work conducted in-
house.
h. Additional Information:
i. The lender may not charge more than 2 points for loan
origination fees.
ii. Interest rates must be fixed for the term of the loan.
3. Name of the Strategy: DISASTER MITIGATION PROGRAM
a. Summary of the Strategy:
The Disaster Mitigation Program will assist single-family property
owners with hurricane resistant retrofitting improvements to reduce
potential future hurricane related damages. Eligible activities may
include the following:
Improving the strength of the roof deck attachment.
Creating a secondary water barrier to prevent water intrusion.
Improving the survivability of the roof covering.
Bracing gable -ends in the roof framing.
Reinforcing roof -to -wall connections.
Upgrading exterior wall opening protections.
Upgrading exterior doors.
b. Fiscal Years Covered:
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
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C. Income Categories to be served:
This strategy serves households in the following categories, extremely
low-income, very low-income, low-income, and moderate -income.
d. Maximum award is as follows and is noted on the Housing Delivery
Goals Charts:
Maximum Award is $20,000.
e. Terms Recapture and Default.
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. 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.
Recipient Selection Criteria:
i. Eligible homeowners will be selected on a first -come, first -
ready basis, within income groups from all eligible applicants.
Special needs eligible applicants will be given first priority by
income level in the following order: extremely low-income, very
low-income, low-income, and moderate -income levels.
ii. Property must be owner -occupied.
iii. Verification of ownership, income, and other income qualifying
verifications will be conducted to determine eligibility.
g. Sponsor Selection Criteria:
No sponsors are utilized for this strategy. All work conducted in-
house.
h. Additional Information:
Priority to be given to special needs groups including, but not limited
to the elderly and disabled.
4. Name of the Strategy: DISASTER RELIEF
a. Summa of the Strategy:
To provide emergency repairs to EL, VL, L and MOD -income
households following a natural disaster as declared by an executive
order issued by the President of the United States or the Governor of
the State of Florida. In the event of a disaster, any unencumbered
funds will be used to address the needs of those affected by the
disaster.
Funds may be used for items such as, but not limited to, purchase of
emergency supplies for eligible households to weatherproof damaged
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homes, interim repairs to avoid further damage, tree and debris
removal required to make the housing unit habitable, post disaster
assistance with non-insured repairs, and soft costs required to
process assistance applications. This strategy will only be
implemented in the event of a natural disaster using funds that have
not yet been encumbered.
b. Fiscal Years Covered:
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
C. Income Categories to be served:
This strategy serves households in the following categories, extremely
low-income, very low-income, low-income, and moderate -income.
d. Maximum award is as follows and is noted on the Housing Delivery
Goals Charts:
Maximum Award is $30,000.
e. Terms. Recapture and Default.
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. 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.
Recipient Selection Criteria:
i. Eligible homeowners will be selected on a first -come, first -
ready basis, within income groups from all eligible applicants.
Special needs eligible applicants will be given first priority by
income level in the following order: extremely low-income, very
low-income, low-income, and moderate -income levels.
ii. Property must be owner -occupied.
iii. Verification of ownership, income, and other income qualifying
verifications will be conducted to determine eligibility.
g. Sponsor Selection Criteria:
No sponsors are utilized for this strategy. All work conducted in-
house.
h. Additional Information:
Priority to be given to special needs groups including, but not limited
to the elderly and disabled.
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Ill. LHAP INCENTIVE STRATEGIES
Section 420.9071(16) and Section 420.9076(6)), F.S.
A. Name of Strategy 1: Expedited Permitting
a. Permits as defined in s. 163.3164(7) and (8) for affordable housing
projects are expedited to a greater degree than other projects.
b. The City expedites the processing of affordable housing permits
through a pre -application conference and screening.
C. Affordable housing projects are identified by sales price consistent
with the SHIP program's housing value limits.
d. The Building and Community Development Departments have
employees that serve as liaisons with developers of affordable
housing to assist in the permit process.
e. Affordable housing projects are stamped "Expedited".
B. Name of Strategy 2: On -going Review Process
a. The City has developed a process to consider the impact of policies,
procedures, ordinances, regulations, or plan revisions on affordable
housing and housing costs prior to adoption by the City Commission.
b. The City employs a public participation process with the City
Commission and other advisory groups and committees to consider
impacts of decisions on affordable housing and housing costs.
C. The City Commission meets twice per month during which the public's
input is sought on issues that have an impact on the cost of housing.
C. Name of Strategy 3: Zero Lot Line Development
a. The City allows zero lot line development.
b. Zero lot lines maximize available land for affordable housing and help
maintain affordable housing costs within the City.
IV. EXHIBITS:
A. Administrative Budget for each fiscal year covered in the Plan.
B. Timeline for Encumbrance and Expenditure: Chapter 67-37.005, F.A.C.
C. Housing Delivery Goals Chart (HDGC) For Each Fiscal Year
Covered in the Plan: Chapter 67-37.006, F.A.C.
D. Certification Page: Chapter67-37.005, F.A.C.
E. Adopting Resolution: Section 420.9072, F.S.
F. Program Information Sheet:
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Exhibit A
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR EACH FISCAL YEAR
LHAP Template 6/06
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Fiscal Year 2007-2008
Salaries and Benefits $ 42,000.00
Office Supplies and Equipment $ 2,300.00
Travel Perdiem Workshops, etc $ 1,500.00
Advertising $ 200.00
$ 46,000.00
Fiscal Year
2008-2009
Salaries and Benefits
$
42,000.00
Office Supplies and Equipment
$
2,300.00
Travel Perdiem Workshops, etc
$
1,500.00
Advertising
$
200.00
$
46,000.00
Fiscal Year 2009-2010
Salaries and Benefits $ 42,000.00
Office Supplies and Equipment $ 2,300.00
Travel Perdiem Workshops, etc $ 1,500.00
Advertising $ 200.00
$ 46,000.00
Based on a distribution of $ 460,000.00
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LHAP Template 6/06
Exhibit D
CERTIFICATION TO
FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
Name of Local Government: CITY OF TAMARAC FLORIDA
(1) The local government will advertise the availability of SHIP funds pursuant to Florida
Statutes.
(2) All SHIP funds will be expended in a manner which will ensure that there will be no
discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, age, sex, familial or marital
status, handicap, or national origin.
(3) A process for selection of recipients for funds has been developed.
(4) The eligible municipality or county has developed a qualification system for applications for
awards.
(5) Recipients of funds will be required to contractually commit to program guidelines.
(6) The Florida Housing Finance Corporation will be notified promptly if the local
government (or interlocal entity) will be unable to comply with the provisions the plan.
(7) The Local Housing Assistance Plan shall provide for the expenditure of SHIP funds within
24 months following the end of the State fiscal year in which they are received.
(8) The plan conforms to the Local Government Comprehensive Plan, or that an amendment to
the Local Government Comprehensive Plan will be initiated at the next available opportunity
to insure conformance with the Local Housing Assistance Plan.
(9) Amendments to the approved Local Housing Assistance Plan shall be provided to the
Corporation with in 21 days after adoption.
(10) The trust fund shall be established with a qualified depository for all SHIP funds as well
as moneys generated from activities such as interest earned on loans.
(1 1) Amounts on deposit in the local housing assistance trust fund shall be invested as permitted
by law.
(12) The local housing assistance trust fund shall be separately stated as a special revenue fund in
the local governments auditcd financial statements, copies of the audits will be forwarded to
the Corporation as soon as available.
LHAP Template 6/06
Exhibit D
Page 2
Certification
(13) An interlocal entity shall have its local housing assistance trust fund separately audited
for each state fiscal year, and the audit forwarded to the Corporation as soon as possible.
(14) SHIP funds will not be pledged for debt service on bonds or as rent subsidies.
(15) Developers receiving assistance from both SHIP and the Low Income Housing Tax
Credit (LIHTC) Program shall comply with the income, affordability and other LIHTC
requirements, Similarly, any units receiving assistance from other federal programs shall
comply with all Federal and SHIP program requirements.
(16) Loans shall be provided for periods not exceeding 30 years, except for deferred payment
loans or loans that extend beyond 30 years which continue to service eligible persons.
(17) Rental Units constructed or rehabilitated with SHIP funds shall be monitored at least
annually for 15 years for compliance with tenant income requirements and affordability
requirements or as required in Section 420.9075 (3)(e)
(18) The Plan meets the requirements of Section 420-907-9079 FS, and Rule Chapter 67-37 FAC,
and how each of those requirements shall be met.
(19) The provisions of Chapter 83-220, Laws of Florida has Or has not
been implemented.
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Exhibit F
STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM
INFORMA TION SHEET
LOCAL GOVERNMENT: CITY OF TAMARAC, FL
CHINA' ELECTED OFFICIAL. (Mayer, Chainnan, etc.): Moor Bcth Flansbam-Talabisco
ADDRESS: 7525 NW 88 Avenue 'Tamarac, H L 3321
SHIP ADMINISTRATOR; Jennifer Bramley, Director
ADDRESS: 7525 NW 88 Avenue Tamarac, Fi, 33321
TELEPHONE195� 4 ) 59.7-3530 FAM954 �- 597-3540
EMAIL ADDRESS: 'cnnifcrb(i,tatnarac.or
ADDITIONAL SHIP CONTACTS: —Angela Bauldree, Housing Administrator
ADDRESS: 7525 NW 88 Avenue 'Tamarac. FL 33321
EMAIL ADDRESS: an Blab a)tamarac.or
INl EALOCAL AGREEMENT: YES/NO (IF yes, list other participants in the inter -local agreement):
The following information must be furnished to the Corporation before any funds can be disbursed.
LOCAL GOVF.RNMFNT EMPLOYER FEDERAL ID NUMBER:
MAIL DISBURSEMENT TO:
ADDRESS:
OR: IF YOUR FUNDS ARE ELECI'RONI(,ALI,Y'I'RANSFFRREI) PLFASE COMPLETE TIIE ATTACHED FORM:
XX NO CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS ELECTRONIC FORM SUBMI TED.
Provide any additional updates the Corporation should be aware of in the space below:
Please return this form to: SHIP PROGRAM MANAGER, FHFC 227 N. BRONOUGII ST, STE 5000
'I'ALLAI IASSEE, FL 32301 F'ax: (850) 922-7253