LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Jared Moore
SUBJECT:
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APPOINTMENT - AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve Crystal Scott, an Escambia County appointee, as a member to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for the remainder of a three (3) year term, expiring September 30, 2021.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Mrs. Scott was appointed to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) by Escambia County filling a vacancy for the position as one citizen who is representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing and who is actively engaged as a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing.
The 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 that eleven members. The membership must consist of one representative from at least six of the following categories:
a) A citizen who is actively 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 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 §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.
PRIOR ACTION:
September 13, 2018 - City Council approved Escambia County appointments to the committee, expiring September 30, 2021.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The City is required to establish an affordable housing advisory committee to be eligible to receive SHIP funds.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
3/11/2021
STAFF CONTACT:
Keith Wilkins, City Administrator
Kerrith Fiddler, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Marcie Whitaker, Housing Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Application - Crystal Scott
PRESENTATION: No end