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County Administrator's Report 13. 7.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	08/04/2016
Issue: Amendment to 2012, 2013, and 2014 HUD Annual Action Plans for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program
From:	Tonya Gant
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning an Amendment to the 2012, 2013, and 2014 HUD Annual Action Plans for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning an Amendment to the 2012, 2013, and 2014 Annual Action Plans Regarding the Escambia Consortium HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME):

A. Approve the Amendment to the 2012, 2013, and 2014 Annual Action Plans Regarding the Escambia Consortium Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) allowing for Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funds to be utilized for development of affordable single family units for homeownership or affordable rental units either through new construction or acquisition and rehabilitation of substandard units; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Amendment.

BACKGROUND:

The HOME program mandates that 15% of funding allocated to a local jurisdiction be set aside for development of affordable housing by Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs). Historically, the Escambia Consortium, comprised of Escambia County, the City of Pensacola, and Santa Rosa County, directed their CHDO funding for rental development only during their Annual Plan which is approved annually by the local jurisdictions (see Exhibit I). Approval of this Amendment will broaden future requests for proposals to also allow for development of single family units for homeownership, either through new construction or acquisition and rehabilitation. No funds are being redistributed through this Amendment, only a broadening of potential beneficiaries as determined through future requests for proposals. The addition of an affordable homebuyer component with the CHDOs is in keeping with the current Consolidated Plan priorities and objectives and is an eligible CHDO activity.

An advertisement announcing this Amendment (Exhibit II) was published on July 5, 2016 allowing for public comments through August 4, 2016, which meets the comment period requirements per HUD. No comments were received. The amendment (Exhibit III) will be submitted to HUD upon approval by the Board.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

No funds are being committed through this action. Any commitment of HOME funds will be issued through a competitive Request for Proposals through Purchasing.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

No impact.

PERSONNEL:

No impact to personnel.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Any substantial changes to the HUD Annual Action Plan requires an opportunity for public comment and must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners before implementation.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Approval of this Amendment will allow Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED) staff to issue a broader Request for Proposals to CDHOs to help meet affordable housing needs in the Consortium.

Attachments
Ex I-HOME Summary 2012-14
Ex II-HOME ad
Ex III-HOME Amendment