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County Administrator's Report 12. 5.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	04/09/2015
Issue: Interlocal Agreement for HOME Substantial Housing Rehab/Reconstruction Assistance Project with Town of Century
From:	Keith Wilkins
Department:	Community & Environment
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Interlocal Agreement for HOME Substantial Housing Rehab/Reconstruction Assistance Project with the Town of Century - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Interlocal Agreement for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Substantial Housing Rehab/Reconstruction Assistance Project with the Town of Century:

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement for the HOME Substantial Housing Rehab/Reconstruction Assistance Project with the Town of Century to provide up to $75,000, in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME funds; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Agreement.

[Funding: Fund 147, 2012 HUD HOME Consortium, Cost Center 220458 and 2013 HUD HOME Consortium, Cost Center 220458]

BACKGROUND:

The 2012 and 2013 HUD Annual Plans approved by the Board on August 9, 2012 and July 11, 2013 (EXHIBIT I) respectively incorporated allocations for HOME Substantial Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction in Escambia County. This activity provides for the substantial rehabilitation or reconstruction of severely substandard housing for low income homeowners. The Town of Century (Century) has requested funding to support the costs for replacement of at least one home for an eligible homeowner.

Century is not an entitlement community and therefore does not receive any funding from HUD to implement much needed housing repair projects. Though they can apply for funding through the State of Florida's competitive Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant, they are not guaranteed funding through that application. Funding through the State program was last received by Century through the 2012 Small Cities CDBG competitive cycle. Due to the needs in Century, the County has sporadically funded HOME projects in Century since 1994. The implementation of this Project is in keeping with the current Consolidated Plan and the corresponding Annual Plans which prioritize housing repair assistance for low and very low income homeowners.

Century will handle client applications and construction management for the homeowner(s) who will receive housing repair assistance through this Agreement and will contribute some funds toward the project. The Agreement (EXHIBIT II) will allow at least one home to be addressed through provision of either a substantial rehabilitation of the home or complete reconstruction. The assistance will be secured against the property in the form of a low interest loan, deferred payment loan and/or deferred payment grant based on the age and income of the homeowner. The Century project gives preference to a very low income homeowner.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The $75,000 required for this Agreement is budgeted in Fund 147/2012 and 2013 HUD HOME Consortium, Cost Centers 220450 and 220458.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Agreement was reviewed and approved by Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney. The Town of Century has also reviewed the Agreement.

PERSONNEL:

No impact to personnel.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

The HUD HOME program requires written agreements for implementation of projects outside of the local government. Agreements with other local governments must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners.

Procurement of any construction services will be through competitive bid administered by Century and in accordance with HUD Procurement Standards at 24 CFR 85.36. Construction costs will be reimbursed to Century. Soft project costs required by the HOME program as outlined in the Agreement will be reimbursed to Century. Recording fees, Temporary Relocation Assistance, and Project Management fees will be directly paid to vendors from HOME funds.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED) will coordinate implementation of the project with the Town of Century to provide the housing assistance to income eligible homeowners.

Attachments
EX I-HOME Ann Plan Approvals
EX II-HOME Century Interlocal