Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Public Works and Environmental Services
Division: Housing and Urban Planning Division
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Broward County State Housing Initiatives Partnership ("SHIP") Program Affordable Housing Incentive Strategies Report ("Report"), as developed by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, and to authorize the filing of the Report with the Florida Housing Finance Corporation ("FHFC").
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with Section 420.9076, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code, the Report must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners by December 31, 2025, prior to transmittal to the FHFC.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves the Report and authorizes the filing of the Report with the FHFC.
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Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE HOUSING AND URBAN PLANNING DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board's goal of "ensuring residents have an affordable place to live by offering sustainable compatible, innovative, accessible, affordable housing options for all income levels including integrated, permanent supportive housing and zoning that helps residents build equity."
In accordance with House Bill 1337 passed in the 2007 Legislative Session and associated changes to Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code, counties, and cities receiving State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program ("SHIP") funds were required to establish an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee by June 30, 2008. The Broward County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee ("AHAC") was established by Ordinance No. 2008-23 on June 10, 2008 (Agenda Item No. 9).
As outlined in Section 420.9076(2), Florida Statutes, and Chap...
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