Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration Division: Intergovernmental Affairs/Board Section
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending Section 5-557(c) of the Broward County Code of Ordinances, to comply with statutory changes requiring appointment of a County Commissioner to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, removing the category of "essential services personnel" and replacing with "banking or mortgage banking industry," and retain the current appointee to the "banking or mortgage banking industry" category.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Section 18.5(e) of the Broward County Administrative Code, the subject matter of a proposed Ordinance must be considered by the Board prior to the drafting of the proposed Ordinance.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows Section 5-557(c) of the County Code of Ordinances to be amended.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) is established pursuant to Section 420.9076, Florida Statutes. The AHAC was created in Broward County in 2008 through ordinance 2008-23. The AHAC reviews and makes recommendations regarding the local affordable housing incentives, including incentive strategies; evaluates established policies, procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and the local government comprehensive plan submitted and reports to the Board, including recommended changes. Section 420.9076, Florida Statutes, requires at least eight appointees but not more than 11. Furthermore, at least one appointee must represent at least six of the following 11 categories:
a. One citizen who is actively engaged in the residential home building industry in connection with affordable housing;
b. One citizen who is actively engaged in the banking or mortgage banking industry i...
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