Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-323 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of the Governmental Center to consider enactment of a proposed Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AMENDING SECTION 5-557 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"); PROVIDING FOR CHANGES TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)
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Why Action is Necessary
The proposed Ordinance was prepared by the Office of the County Attorney at the direction of the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") at its meeting of May 18, 2021.
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the setting of a public hearing during which the Board may consider enacting an Ordinance amending Section 5-557 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances to provide for changes to the membership of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) is established pursuant to Section 420.9076, Florida Statutes. The AHAC reviews and makes recommendations to the Board regarding local affordable housing incentives, including incentive strategies; and evaluates established policies, procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and the local government comprehensive plan. Recently, Section 420.9076, Florida Statutes, was amended to require one locally elected official from the County to serve on the AHAC. The maximum number of AHAC members is eleven....
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