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 Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING; AMENDING PART XXXIX OF CHAPTER 27 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"); PROVIDING FOR EXPEDITED REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by Mayor Michael Udine)
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Why Action is Necessary
A Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish notice of public hearing to consider adoption of the Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting of October 25, 2022.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Board's consideration of the Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
This item furthers County Commission Goal: "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."
On September 20, 2022, the Board directed the Office of the County Attorney, in coordination with County staff, to draft a Resolution amending the Broward County Administrative Code ("Administrative Code") to streamline certain processes to expedite the review and permitting of affordable housing projects (Item No. 59). This proposed Resolution amends Chapter 27, Article XXXIX, of the Administrative Code to provide for the submission of a certification from the Housing Finance Division confirming a project's qualification as affordable housing ("Certification") with applications submitted to the Resilient Environment Department and its divisions for licenses and permits. The proposed Resolution requires reviewing agencies to expedite the processing and review of applications submitted with a Certification.
Source of Additional Information
Maite Azcoitia, Deputy County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Per the Office of Management and Budget, the estimated impact on the budget does not exceed the threshold required for a Fiscal Impact Statement.