LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Ann Hill, Council President
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APPOINTMENTS - AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve the following seven (7) Escambia County appointees as members to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for a term of three (3) years, expiring December 31, 2024:
George Ed Brown, Jr.
Laura Gilmore
Brenton Goodman
Patricia Mackovic
Deborah Mays
Maya Moss
John Shelton
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The Escambia Pensacola Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC), established in 2015 pursuant to the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Act and the Escambia/Pensacola SHIP Interlocal Agreement, serves as an advisory committee that makes recommendations to City Council and the Board of County Commissioners regarding initiatives to encourage and facilitate affordable housing programs.
The Act and Interlocal Agreement require the City and County to jointly establish and appoint a committee of citizens who represent the membership composition required by the Act. In accordance with the Act, the membership of the committee shall consist of at least eight but not more than eleven members. The committee must consist of one locally elected official from each county or municipality and one representative from at least six of the following categories:
a) A citizen who is actively engaged in the residential home building industry in connection with affordable housing;
b) A citizen who is actively engaged in banking or the mortgage banking industry in connection with affordable housing;
c) A citizen who is a representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing;
d) A citizen who is actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in connection with affordable housing;
e) A citizen who is actively engaged as a for-profit provider of affordable housing;
f) A citizen who is actively engaged as a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing;
g) A citizen who is actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing;
h) A citizen who actively serves on the local planning agency, pursuant to s: 163.3174, Florida Statutes;
i) A citizen who resides within the jurisdiction of the local governing body making the appointments;
j) A citizen who represents employers within the jurisdiction; and
k) A citizen who represents essential services personnel as defined in the local housing assistance plan.
Per the Interlocal Agreement, the city is responsible for appointing a representative from the City of Pensacola Planning Board and a citizen who resides within the city. On December 16, 2021, City Council reappointed Paul Ritz, a member of the City of Pensacola Planning Board and Crystal Scott, a city resident to the AHAC for a three (3) year term.
The State Legislature revised the requirements of the AHAC appointments in HB 1339, which requires that effective October 1, 2020, the AHAC must consist of one locally elected official from each county or municipality participating in the SHIP program. Council President Ann Hill and County Commissionor Lumon May are serving as the locally elected officials.
PRIOR ACTION:
September 12, 2018 - City Council approved Escambia County appointments to the committee, expiring September 30, 2021.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
In order to be eligible to receive SHIP funds, the municipality must establish an Affordable Housing Advisory committee.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
1/28/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte - Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Ericka L. Burnett, City Clerk
Marcie Whitaker, Housing Director
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Application George Ed Brown, Jr.
2) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Application Laura Gilmore
3) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Application Brenton Goodman
4) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Application Patricia Mackovic
5) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Application Deborah Mays
6) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Application Maya Moss
7) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Application John Shelton
PRESENTATION: No end