HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2020-090 Temp. Reso. No. 13500
September 1, 2020
Page 1 of 5
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION R-2020- (')yO
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, APPOINTING ONE LOCALLY
ELECTED OFFICIAL TO THE CITY'S AFFORDABLE
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AHAC) AS REQUIRED
BY HOUSE BILL 1339, SECTION 420.9076 (2) FLORIDA
STATUTES AND CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2008-04;
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPIRATION OF TERMS OF OFFICE;
DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTION
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida enacted the State Housing Initiatives Partnership
Act ("Act") also known as the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act, which
allocates a portion a new and existing documentary stamp taxes on deeds to local
governments for development and of affordable housing through the SHIP Program; and
WHEREAS, the Act requires that in order to receive SHIP funds, the local
government appoint an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) to recommend
monetary and non-monetary incentives for the Affordable Housing Incentive Plan and that
its members be appointed; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2008 the City of Tamarac (hereinafter referred to as the
"City"), pursuant to State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Act ("Act"), adopted
Ordinance No. 2008-04, thereby creating the City's AHAC; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2008-04, provides that members of the Committee
shall be appointed by resolution; and
Temp. Reso. No. 13500
September 1, 2020
Page 2 of 5
WHEREAS, On October 24, 2012, the City Commission adopted Resolution 2012-
117, authorizing a partial waiver of the appointment process specified in Chapter 2. Article
III, Section 2-58 of the City's Code of Ordinances, allowing staff to solicit members within
the specified disciplines; and
WHEREAS, the Act expressly requires that at least 8 but not more than eleven (11)
members be appointed to the AHAC; and
WHEREAS, Governor DeSantis signed House Bill 1339 (HB 1339) on June 9, 2020
and effective July 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, HB 1339 made changes to community development zoning, impact
fees, affordable housing, mobile homes and parks; and
WHEREAS, the AHAC board composition requires one locally elected official from
each municipality participating in the SHIP program, effective October 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, HB 1339 requires the AHAC to meet annually, produce an annual
report and the locally elected official or a locally elected designee must attend biannual,
regional workshops convened and administered under the Affordable Housing Catalyst
Program as provided in Section 420.531(2) Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the AHAC is tasked with the responsibility of advising the City
Commission on matters related to monetary and non-monetary incentive strategies for
the Affordable Housing Incentive Plan and producing an annual report; and
WHEREAS, the City, through its Local Housing Assistance Plan, provides for the
housing needs of its citizens, and promotes the efficient location, design, and provision
of affordable housing; and
Temp. Reso. No. 13500
September 1, 2020
Page 3 of 5
WHEREAS, the AHAC is further intended to be another resource for the City to
utilize when examining ways to offer and promote affordable housing options within the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it to be in the best interests of the health,
safety and welfare of the citizens and residents of the City to appoint Vice Mayor Marlon
Bolton to the City's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby confirmed as being
true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida hereby appoints
the following locally elected official to the City's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee:
• Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton
Section 3. The Advisory Committee members shall serve a term of 4 years. If
a vacancy occurs prior to the expiration of any member's full term, Staff will appoint a new
member until a resolution can be brought to City Commission. Any member whose term
has expired may continue in his/her capacity until such time as the City Commission, by
resolution, reappoints that member or appoints a new member to fill his/her seat.
Temp. Reso. No. 13500
September 1, 2020
Page 4 of 5
Section 4. The City Staff is hereby directed to take any and all action necessary
to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
Section 5. All resolutions or parts of resolutions on in conflict herewith be, and the
same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held
by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application,
it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution.
Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and adoption.
Temp. Reso. No. 13500
September 1, 2020
Page 5 of 5
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC,
FLORIDA THIS �2 DAY OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2020.
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
ir
Mich Ile J. Gomez, gOR
M. GOMEZ
ATTEST: M. BOLTON
M. GELIN
J. FISHMAN
D. PLACKO
JEN FER J HNS N
CITE( CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE
APPROVED THIS RESOLUTION
AS TO FORM:
On7/r1(4.-, 9 2-7
SAM EL S. GOREN '
CITY ATTORNEY