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Res 06-06 ( " /''] RESOLUTION NO. 6-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CIlY OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE AMENDED HURRICANE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN PURSUANT TO THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARlNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM AS ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS BY THE MAYOR AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE PLAN TO THE STATE HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON APPROVAL. WHEREAS, the State of Florida, to implement the February 2005 recommendations of the Governor's Hurricane Housing Work Group, created the Hurricane Housing Recovery (HHR) program and appropriated one-time hurricane housing recovery funds to provide funds to assist those areas of the state with the greatest housing damage from the hurricanes suffered by the State of Florida during 2004; and WHEREAS, this funding was made available to eligible entities through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program for households with incomes up to 120 percent of the Area Median Income; and WHEREAS, to receive this funding an eligible county or eligible municipality must submit its Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan to and receive approval from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; and WHEREAS, the effective period of the hurricane housing assistance plan is three years plus a one year extension may be granted upon approval by the Board of Directors of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 67-05 adopting the City of Delray Beach's 2005-2008 Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan was approved by City Commission on September 6, 2005; and WHEREAS, Florida Administrative Code HHR rules require the adoption of a resolution to amend an approved Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan and this resolution shall amend the approved Plan to increase the maximum award limit for disaster relief assistance., NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CIlY OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: (" --~ Section 1. That Resolution 67-05 is hereby amended by adopting this resolution and an amended Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan. That the maximum award will be limited to $15,000 for very low, low and moderate-income households for disaster relief assistance, specific to the conditions, strategies and eligibility determination under the guidelines of the HHR Program and this Plan. Section 3. That the Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan, as amended, remains in full force and effect and the Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan adopted per Resolution 67-05 remains unchanged, unless expressly modified by this resolution. Section 4 That the City of Delray Beach is authorized to submit the amended Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan to the State Housing Finance Corporation for its review and approval. Section 5. That the Mayor is authorized to execute any document and certifications required as a part of the Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan on behalf of the City of Delray Beach. Section 6. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 17th day of January, 2006. ~!- 4. ATTEST: ~~.~. \.\~ City Clerk ^--.J D/\ lJl<1 MEMORANDUM TO: David Harden, City Manager FROM: Lula Butler, Community Improvement Director tb THRU: Kendra W. Graham, Community Development Administrator DATE: January 12,2006 SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution #6-06 amending State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan for Fiscal Years 2005/2006,2006/2007, and 2007/2008 ITEM BEFORE THE COMMISSION City Commission authorization and approval of and amendment to the City's State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program, Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan for Fiscal Years 2005-2008 by adopting Resolution #6-06 pursuant to Title 67-37 of the Florida Administrative Code. BACKGROUND Florida experienced the destructive impact of four hurricanes in 2004. The hurricanes created both short- term and long-term housing needs for Floridians. To implement the February 2005 recommendations of the Governor's Hurricane Housing Work Group, the Hurricane Housing Recovery program (HHR) was created for the purpose of providing funds to assist those areas of the state with the greatest housing damage from the hurricane. The Florida Legislature appropriated one-time hurricane housing recovery funds which are available through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program administered by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC). The Palm Beach County Housing and Community Development Department received a base allocation of $6,401,838 with $1,000,000 set aside for the City of Delray Beach. Staff has collaborated with the Community Redevelopment Agency and the Delray Beach Housing Authority to develop strategies and to leverage dollars and resources to identify projects that will best serve the housing needs of the very low-, low- and moderate-income households in the City of Delray Beach. The Disaster Relief strategy allows for the payment of insurance deductibles and payment for non-insured repairs. Due to the increasing cost of construction materials staff is recommending that the 2005-2008 Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan be amended to allow for the maximum award for disaster relief assistance to be increased to $15,000. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the amended Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan for Fiscal Years 2005/2006, 2006/2007 and 2007/2008 by adoption of Resolution #6-06. <gF RESOLUTION NO. 6-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE AMENDED HURRICANE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN PURSUANT TO THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM AS ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS BY THE MAYOR AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE PLAN TO THE STATE HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON APPROV AL. WHEREAS, the State of Florida, to implement the February 2005 recommendations of the Governor's Hurricane Housing Work Group, created the Hurricane Housing Recovery (HHR) program and appropriated one-time hurricane housing recovery funds to provide funds to assist those areas of the state with the greatest housing damage from the hurricanes suffered by the State of Florida during 2004; and WHEREAS, this funding was made available to eligible entities through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program for households with incomes up to 120 percent of the Area Median Income; and WHEREAS, to receive this funding an eligible county or eligible municipality must submit its Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan to and receive approval from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; and WHEREAS, the effective period of the hurricane housing assistance plan is three years plus a one year extension may be granted upon approval by the Board of Directors of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 67-05 adopting the City of Delray Beach's 2005- 2008 Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan was approved by City Commission on September 6, 2005; and WHEREAS, Florida Administrative Code HHR rules require the adoption of a resolution to amend an approved Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan and this resolution shall amend the approved Plan to increase the maximum award limit for disaster relief assistance., NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That Resolution 67-05 is hereby amended by adopting this resolution and an amended Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan. Section 2. That the maximum award will be limited to $15,000 for very low, low and moderate-income households for disaster relief assistance, specific to the conditions, strategies and eligibility determination under the guidelines of the HHR Program and this Plan. Section 3. That the Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan, as amended, remains in full force and effect and the Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan adopted per Resolution 67-05 remains unchanged, unless expressly modified by this resolution. Section 4 That the City of Delray Beach is authorized to submit the amended Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan to the State Housing Finance Corporation for its review and approval. Section 5. That the Mayor is authorized to execute any document and certifications required as a part ofthe Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan on behalf of the City of Delray Beach. Section 6. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 17th day of January, 2006. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk Res. No. 6-06 Agenda Item No.: ~ AGENDA REQUEST Request to be placed on: _ Regular Agenda _ Special Agenda _ Workshop Agenda _ Consent Agenda Date: January 12,2006 When: January 17,2006 Description of item: Authorization and approval of the amended Hurricane Housing Assistance Plan (HHAP) for fiscal years 2005-2008. ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION REQUIRED: YES/NO Draft attached: YES/NO Recommendation: Staff recommends acceptance and approval of the HHAP. Department Head Signature: ~ ~ r -(~ , ( City Attorney ReviewIRecommendation (if applicable): ~ Budget Director Review (required on all items involving expenditure offunds): Funding Available: YES/NO Funding Alternatives: Account No. & Description: Account Balance: (if applicable) City Manager Review: Approved for Agenda: Hold Until: @~ Agenda Coordinator Review: Received: Placed on Agenda: