LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-059 - ADOPTING AN INVENTORY LIST OF CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY APPROPRIATE FOR USE AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-059:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA ADOPTING AN INVENTORY LIST OF CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY APPROPRIATE FOR USE AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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HEARING REQUIRED: Public
SUMMARY:
In accordance with Section 166.0451 (1) Florida Statute, as amended by the “Live Local Act”, specifically pages 21 and 22 of the Act, by October 1, 2023, and every 3 years thereafter, each municipality shall prepare an inventory list of all real property within its jurisdiction to which the municipality or any dependent special district within its boundaries holds fee simple title which is appropriate for use as affordable housing. The inventory list must include the address and legal description of each property and specify whether the property is vacant or improved. The Act revised the existing timeframe for establishing the list and expanded the list to include properties owned by dependent special districts.
The inventory list is to be reviewed by the governing body at a public hearing and adopted by resolution following the public hearing. The inventory list must be made publicly available on the jurisdiction’s website. Properties identified on the list may be used for affordable housing through a long term land lease requiring the development and maintenance of affordable housing, offered for sale and the proceeds used to purchase land for the development of affordable housing or to increase the local government fund earmarked for affordable housing, sold with a restriction that requires the development of the property as permanent affordable housing, or donated to a nonprofit housing organization for the construction of permanent affordable housing. Alternately, the city or special district may make the property available for use for the production and preservation of permanent affordable housing.
The inventory list was prepared in cooperation with the Housing Department, Community Redevelopment Agency, Property Lease Manager, and the Escambia Pensacola Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Three parcels have been identified and presented in Exhibit A to the Resolution as appropriate for affordable housing. On August 1, 2023, the Escambia Pensacola Affordable Housing Advisory Committee recommended adoption of the inventory list in a 6 to 0 vote.
PRIOR ACTION:
April 24, 2008 - City Council approved a list of city owned real property for affordable housing by adoption of Resolution No. 08-08.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The inventory list must be adopted by October 1, 2023, to remain eligible to receive State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) funding.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
8/22/2023
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator
Marcie Whitaker, Housing Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution No 2023-059
2) Summary Senate Bill 102 Disposition of municipal property for affordable housing
3) Florida Statute 166.0451 Disposition of municipal property for affordable housing
PRESENTATION: No end