LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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CITY OF PENSACOLA AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVE REPORT
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve the Affordable Housing Incentive report submitted by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) for submission to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation and the entity providing statewide training and technical assistance for the Affordable Housing Catalyst Program in accordance with Section 420.9076, Florida Statutes.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
In 2008, City Council adopted, by Resolution No. 37-08, the Affordable Housing Incentive Plan. Florida Statutes Section 420.9076 requires the AHAC to evaluate the implementation of the Affordable Housing Incentive Plan and submit a report to the local governing body to include recommendations on the implementation of the incentives in specific identified areas. The AHAC met and reviewed the City of Pensacola and Escambia County incentive strategies and evaluated the implementation of the plans for both jurisdictions.
On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, the AHAC held a public hearing and voted to recommend to City Council and the Board of County Commissioners, respectively, the approval of the Affordable Housing Incentive Plan reports. Completion of this review process and adoption by the local jurisdictions is a requirement for the city and county to continue to receive State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program funds from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
The city and county jointly administer the SHIP program through an Interlocal Agreement; therefore, the reports require approval by both jurisdictions.
PRIOR ACTION:
April 11, 2019 - City Council approved the Affordable Housing Incentive Plan Review Report
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Completion of the review by the AHAC and approval by the local jurisdiction is a requirement for the city to continue to receive SHIP program funds from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
11/18/2021
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Marcie Whitaker, Housing Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) City of Pensacola Affordable Housing Incentive Report
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