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SHIP AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (B)
Ordinance No. 0-08-09
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending Chapter 14 relating to the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program; by adding definitions in section 14-1; by deleting existing section 14-6 in its entirety and replacing with new section 14-6 creating and establishing an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; by deleting existing section 14-7 and replacing with a new section 14-7 providing for the adoption of local housing initiative strategies; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
HOUSING DIVISION STAFF REPORT
During the 2007 legislative session, legislation was passed that required municipalities to re-establish their local affordable housing advisory committees. Pursuant to s. 420.9072 and s. 420.9076, Florida Statutes, municipalities seeking approval to receive their share of State Housing Initiative Partnership Program (SHIP) funds must adopt an ordinance creating an affordable housing assistance committee ("AHAC"), establishing the terms of the AHAC members, defining the duties of the AHAC and providing for the adoption of local housing initiative strategies. Pursuant to state law, the AHAC must consist of 11 members with specific qualifications as set forth in the proposed ordinance.
Pursuant to state law, the AHAC shall review the established policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and adopted local government comprehensive plan of the appointing municipalities and shall recommend specific actions or initiatives to encourage or facilitate affordable housing while protecting the ability of the property to appreciate in value. The initial AHAC report of recommendations must be submitted to the City Commission by December 31, 2008 and every three years thereafter. The recommendations may include the modification or repeal of existing policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations, or plan provisions; the creation of exceptions applicable to affordable housing; or the adoption of new policies, procedures, regulations, ordinances, or plan provisions, including recommendations to amend the local government comprehensive plan and corresponding regulations, ordinances, and other policies. At a minimum, the AHAC shall submit a report to the City Commission that includes recommendations on the items set forth in the proposed ordinance.
The AHAC may perform other duties related to affordable housing at the request of the City Commission.
The Housing Division will provide primary staff support to the AHAC with assistance from the Planning and Development Services Department as necessary to ensure City Departments implement integrated strategies involving the work of the AHAC. The AHAC must be established and appointed by June 30, 2008.
CITY ATTORNEY MEMORANDUM
At its meeting of February 11, 2008, the City Commission authorized the City Attorney to prepare and the Clerk of the Commission to advertise an ordinance creating the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee in accordance with s. 420.9072 and s.420.9076, Florida Statutes.
The proposed ordinance replaces existing Sections 14-6 and 14-7 of the City Code of Ordinances, which do not conform to the current state law requirements.
This ordinance requires two public hearings. If the ordinance passes on the first reading, second and final reading will be held on April 14, 2008. Pursuant to state law, the ordinance will not take effect until at least 30 days after formal adoption.
Following the effective date of the approved ordinance, the City Commission shall by resolution appoint the members of the AHAC.