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County Administrator's Report 11. 8.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	08/18/2016
Issue: SHIP Agreement with Northwest Florida Community Housing Development Corporation
From:	Tonya Gant
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the SHIP Program Agreement with Northwest Florida Community Housing Development Corporation - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) Program Agreement with Northwest Florida Community Housing Development Corporation:

A. Approve the Escambia County SHIP Program Substantial Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Project Agreement Disaster Recovery Housing Program with the Northwest Florida Community Housing Development Corporation, subject to Legal review and sign-off, to provide up to $450,000 in SHIP funds to support replacement housing activities for affected tornado victims in Escambia County; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Agreement and all project-related documents as required to implement the project.

[Funding: Fund 120/2016 SHIP, Cost Center 370202]

BACKGROUND:

Due to the February tornados, many residents are in need of replacement housing throughout the County. On May 5, 2016, the Board adopted a Resolution (Exhibit I) supporting a disaster recovery program administered by Northwest Florida Community Housing Development Corporation (NFCHDC) in conjunction with the Community Contribution Tax Credit Program (CCTCP).

The Agreement (Exhibit II) provides $450,000 in State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program funding for the replacement housing activity, with NFCHDC producing a minimum of 10 homes with this funding. NFCHDC has the capacity to provide construction management for these homes as well provision of matching CCTCP funding, which will bring in a minimum of 200 volunteer hours per home as well as secure business donations required for the tax credit that is expected to leverage SHIP funds at least dollar for dollar.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The $450,000 required for this Agreement is budgeted in Fund 120/2016 SHIP, Cost Center 370202.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Agreement is under review by the Assistant County Attorney and is subject to legal approval.

PERSONNEL:

No impact to personnel.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

SHIP funding Agreements must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The SHIP project will be coordinated through the Neighborhood Enterprise Division jointly with the Northwest Florida Community Housing Development Corporation.

Attachments
Ex I-Resolution
Ex II-SHIP Agreement