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County Administrator's Report 13. 2.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	07/02/2020
Issue: Appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
From:	CLARA LONG
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the Escambia Pensacola Affordable Housing Advisory Committee - Clara Long, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board appoint one of the following individuals to serve the remaining three year term on the Escambia Pensacola Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) as a member who represents advocacy for low income persons in connection with affordable housing, to replace Frances Cutshaw who resigned from the position, and to serve the remainder of the term through September 30, 2021:

A. Adrienne Hatzenbeler; OR
B. Justin Williams.

Ms. Hatzenbeler and Mr. Williams responded to the General Alerts posted on the County's website on January 31, 2020; February 20, 2020; and May 18, 2020, seeking residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment on the AHAC.

BACKGROUND:

Florida Statutes Section 420.9076 requires that local governments that receive State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program funds establish an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) and adopt by Resolution members to serve on the committee. In 2018, the Board and City Council re-established the AHAC under Resolution 2018-88 and appointed members to serve on the committee. This Recommendation will appoint a member to serve the remainder of Ms. Cutshaw's term through September 30, 2021, who has resigned. The Applications are provided.

The AHAC is charged with evaluating established policies and procedures, Ordinances, land development regulations, and adopted local government Comprehensive Plans as it effects affordable housing and submit a report recommending any changes every three years at a minimum. The County and the City of Pensacola jointly receive SHIP funding, implementing programs jointly through an Interlocal Agreement. Therefore, members appointed by the AHAC must be mutually approved by the Board of County Commissioners and the Pensacola City Council.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

The State rule requires that the housing and planning sections of the responsible local government(s) provide administrative support for the AHAC. In this instance, support will be provided jointly by the Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED) and the City of Pensacola Housing Office, with support from the County Developmental Services Department and City Planning and Development Services as needed.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

The AHAC was re-established by Resolution in 2018. Escambia County and the City of Pensacola jointly operate the SHIP Program through an Interlocal Agreement and therefore, both entities must approve the appointments to the AHAC. All appointments must be in accordance with F.S. 420.9076.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

NED will coordinate with the City of Pensacola Housing Office in implementation of this request.

Attachments
AHAC Application-Hatzenbeler
AHAC Application-Williams J