Res 25-97 RESOLUTION NO. 25-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE, PURSUANT TO
STATE LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida, under specific authority
established by State Statute, has established the State Housing
Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program which requires the City to
establish an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee was
established pursuant to Ordinance No. 2-93, passed and adopted on
second and final reading by the City Commission on February 23, 1993;
and
WHEREAS, the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
membership was established by Resolution No. 17-93 and Resolution No.
29-93, passed and adopted by the City Commission on March 10, 1993
and March 23, 1993, respectively; and
WHEREAS, five of the nine membership positions on the
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will become vacant on March 31,
1997, due to the expiration of terms; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to appoint members to
the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to fill the vacancies
created by the expiration of these terms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the following members of the Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee are hereby appointed by the City
Commission to terms commencing on April 1, 1997, and ending March 31,
1999:
Albert McNamara , a representative of those
engaged i~ ~ ~-~sidential building industry
Sherry Johnson , a representative of those
engaged in home building
Thomas Hinners , an advocate for low
income persons
Postponed to 4/15/97
(See Res. #36-97) , a provider of affordable
housing
Carmelita A. Smith , a citizen-at-large
Section 2. That this resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its passage.
PASSED ~ ~OPTED in regular session on this the 18th day
t of March' 1997'
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- 2 - Ord. No. 25-97
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-97
DATE: MARCH 13, 1997
The terms for Tokunbo Abiose (residential building industry
representative), Sherry Johnson (representative of those engaged in
home building), Thomas G. Hinners (citizen-at-large serving as an
advocate for low-income persons), Fred Griffin (provider of affordable
housing), and Elizabeth Debs (citizen-at-large) will expire on March
31, 1997.
Mr. Ab±ose, Mr. Griffin and Mrs. Debs are not eligible for
reappointment since each has served two successive terms. Ms. Johnson
and Mr. Hinners were initially appointed to fill unexpired terms.
They are both eligible and would like to be considered for
reappointment.
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meets on a bi-monthly basis
(or as needed) for the purpose of developing strategies to provide
housing to meet a wide range of economic abilities. The term is for
two (2) years, begining April 1, 1997, and ending March 31, 1999.
City residency is not required.
The following persons have applied:
Residential buildin~ industry/contractor position
(appointment by Commissioner Kiselewski, Seat #1)
Albert McNamara
Representative of those engaged in home building
(appointment by Commissioner Egan, Seat #2)
Sherry Johnson (incumbent)
Advocate for low-income persons
(appointment by Commissioner Ellingsworth, Seat #3)
Thomas Hinners (incumbent)
* Carmelita A. Smith (has also applied as citizen-at-large)
William T. Square
Provider of affordable housing
(appointment by Commissioner Randolph, Seat #4)
No applications on file at this time, staff
is pursuing qualified applicants. However, a
citizen-at-large may be considered.
Citizen-at-Large
(appointment by Mayor Alperin Seat #5)
Joseph D'Ambrosio
Renee Dillon
Joseph Farkas
Edward McCall
Ilse Nathan
Pravin C. Shah
Carmelita A. Smith (has also applied as advocate for low-
income persons
A check for code violations/municipal liens was conducted. None were
found.
Recommend the appointment of five members to the Affordable Housing
Advisory Committee for two years, ending March 31, 1999. Once the
appointments are made, formal adoption of Resolution No. 25-97 is
requested.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1997
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
!
Tokunbo Abiose P
Lloyd Hasner P
Thomas Himners P
Fred Griffin P
Elizabeth Debs A
Leslie Horenburger P
George Maso Jones P
Sherry Johnson (appnt !/97)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1996
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Tokunbo Abiose p A P A
Lloyd Hasner (appnt 3/96) P A A
Vacancy ,
Thomas Hinners (appnt 11/96) ~ ~ ~
Fred Griffin P ~ · A P P ~
Vacancy ~ ~ p o
Elizabeth Debs A P A P
Leslie Horenburger (aptnt 3/!6) P A P
George Maso Jones (appnt 3/96) P P A