Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M. A. Fisher
Department: Public Works Division: Real Property and Real Estate Development
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on June 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution approving an inventory list of all County-owned real property appropriate for use as affordable housing pursuant to Section 125.379, Florida Statutes.
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Why Action is Necessary
Section 125.379, Florida Statutes, requires a public hearing before the Board can adopt the Resolution.
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the setting of a public hearing during which the Board may review and adopt the proposed Resolution.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/REAL PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
A new State requirement in Section 125.379, Florida Statutes, requires Broward County to prepare, provide to the State, and make publicly available an inventory list of all real property within its jurisdiction, owned by Broward County or any dependent special district within its boundaries, that is appropriate for use as affordable housing by October 1, 2023, with obligations for resubmittal every three years thereafter. Due to this being a new State requirement; it being the first time the County has been refined by law to compile and provide this information; and the extensive and comprehensive review of County-owned properties which entailed obtaining feedback from various County Agencies, all contributed to the inventory list submission to the State being delayed.
The Real Property and Real Estate Development Division conducted in-depth research to capture all County-owned properties that are suitable for use as affordable housing. This research included coordinating with other divisions and the dependent special districts to compile data on the parcels, determining if there was any planned use already slated for a particular parcel, and reviewing all potential parcels with County Administration. This analysis resulted in many parcels being removed for consideration due to their limited size and unbuildable characteristics.
All documents have been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of the County Attorney.
Source of Additional Information
Lary S. Mahoney, Director, Real Property and Real Estate Development Division, Public Works Department, (954) 357-7357
Trevor M. A. Fisher, P.E., MBA, Director, Public Works Department, (954) 357-6410
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
There is no fiscal impact to Broward County.