Agenda

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REPLACEMENT AGENDA

Board of County Commissioners

Special Meeting – February 25, 2016 – 5:01 p.m.

Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building – First Floor

Call to Order.

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Was the Meeting Properly Advertised?

Recommendation Concerning the Escambia County Jail - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board discuss the offer on the McDonald property and take one of the following courses of action:

A. Accept the offer for the entire site;

B. Accept the offer for the partial site;

C. Decline the offer; or

D. Make a counter offer.

Discussion Concerning Century Area Housing Issues - Meredith Nunnari, Neighborhood Enterprise Division Manager

CENTURY AREA HOUSING ISSUES

1. DEMOLITIONS:

No demos to be approved until the week of the 29^th by the Town of Century (Town). Applicants must go through the Town for demolition approval and spotting of utilities.
County may want to re-program old year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to assist with demolition/clearance activities. If desired, Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED) staff will initiate an amendment to the HUD Annual Plan, provide for 30 day comments, and bring the amendment back to the BCC for approval.
As part of the CDBG funding referenced above, the County currently has a demolition/clearance assistance program for properties cited by Environmental Enforcement for income eligible owners. Cannot be used for owner-occupied properties at this time.

2. HISTORIC AREA: Front, Church, and Pinewood areas are all on the National Register of Historic Places and will require special documentation of damages. West Florida Historic Trust has already been in the Town to take pictures to document for the State. It is likely that the majority of these properties will have to be demolished.

3. PRELIMINARY DISASTER NUMBERS (based on 149 reported properties and where data is available):

104 properties in Town of Century had damage; 45 in unincorporated Escambia County.
106 properties are single family site built; 39 are mobile homes.
91 properties have homestead exemption (HEX) -- of these properties, some have multiple structures on the properties, and only the primary residence may be eligible for funding. Remaining non-homestead properties are not eligible for housing repair funding through Century/County housing programs.
Age of Housing Stock: Where age of the structure could be determined, 51 of the affected properties were built before 1959; 13 in the 1960’s; 10 in the 1970’s; 11 in the 1980’s; 9 in the 1990’s; 18 since 2000.
Estimate of 76% without insurance.
9 properties have readily apparent title issues to be referred to Legal Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. (LSNF).
7 homestead properties owe back taxes that will need to be resolved prior to receiving assistance through Century/County housing programs.
Properties that may be eligible for possible housing repair funding assistance (have HEX, no title issues, etc):

	Century	Unincorporated County
DESTROYED	15 (including 5 mobile homes)	6 (includes 1 MH)
MAJOR	21 (including 2 MH’s)	9 (including 2 MH’s)
MINOR	17 (including 1 MH)	19 (including 9 MH’s)
TOTALS:	48	34

4. HOUSING RESOURCES:

Town currently has a Housing Preservation Grant through Rural Development and SHIP funding through the County. About $75K is unencumbered.
Community Action Program (CAP) has funding that can only be leveraged with other programs—no stand alone funding. $7500-$12,000 approximately available per household.
Rural Development has a Repair Program and a Homeowner Rebuild program. Both programs require good credit and a monthly payment.
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) CDBG Small Cities Grant cycle will open in September/October where the Town would be eligible for up to $700K (competitive state wide). Typical projects: 6 new homes and 3 rehabs per funding cycle.
$10K from Gulf Power administered through United Way to assist citizens with reconnecting electric meters (call 211 to get on list for this).
United Way donations.
SHIP Disaster Funding Request: Waiting to see what amount of funding is available from Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC). Proposing to use funding or Housing Repair, Replacement Housing, and Disaster Assistance funding. We will still have to meet all statutory set asides, including income levels, manufactured housing limits, construction, homeowner strategies, specials needs applicants, etc.

5. TEMPORARY/VOLUNTEER HOUSING: 10 cabins and 24 dorm beds at Bluff Springs Campground in McDavid (www.bluffsprings.org) will accommodate both volunteer workers and Century residents. The contact for the Campground is Gennia McCauslin at (850) 256-2767.

Recommendation Concerning Resolution R2016-26 Extending the State of Local Emergency - Alison Rogers, County Attorney

That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, Resolution R2016-26 which extends the State of Local Emergency for an additional seven (7) days beginning Monday, February 22, 2016.

Recommendation Concerning SHIP Disaster Funding Request - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning the SHIP Disaster Funding Request:

A. Authorize the Board Chairman to sign a letter to Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) requesting State Disaster Funding;

B. Approve submission to FHFC of a technical revision request to the 2014-2016 Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP);

C. Authorize staff to revise SHIP budgetary allocations within the LHAP to reflect actual funding distributions provided by FHFC; and

D. Authorize the Chairman or County Administrator, as appropriate, to execute all documents required to submit, receive, and implement the SHIP Disaster Funding and related activities.

Are there any items to be added to the agenda?

Adjourn.


Special BCC Meeting		4.
Meeting Date:	02/25/2016
Issue:	Century Area Housing Issues
From:	Meredith Nunnari, Division Manager
Organization:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

Information

RECOMMENDATION:

Discussion Concerning Century Area Housing Issues - Meredith Nunnari, Neighborhood Enterprise Division Manager

CENTURY AREA HOUSING ISSUES

1. DEMOLITIONS:

No demos to be approved until the week of the 29^th by the Town of Century (Town). Applicants must go through the Town for demolition approval and spotting of utilities.
County may want to re-program old year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to assist with demolition/clearance activities. If desired, Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED) staff will initiate an amendment to the HUD Annual Plan, provide for 30 day comments, and bring the amendment back to the BCC for approval.
As part of the CDBG funding referenced above, the County currently has a demolition/clearance assistance program for properties cited by Environmental Enforcement for income eligible owners. Cannot be used for owner-occupied properties at this time.

2. HISTORIC AREA: Front, Church, and Pinewood areas are all on the National Register of Historic Places and will require special documentation of damages. West Florida Historic Trust has already been in the Town to take pictures to document for the State. It is likely that the majority of these properties will have to be demolished.

3. PRELIMINARY DISASTER NUMBERS (based on 149 reported properties and where data is available):

104 properties in Town of Century had damage; 45 in unincorporated Escambia County.
106 properties are single family site built; 39 are mobile homes.
91 properties have homestead exemption (HEX) -- of these properties, some have multiple structures on the properties, and only the primary residence may be eligible for funding. Remaining non-homestead properties are not eligible for housing repair funding through Century/County housing programs.
Age of Housing Stock: Where age of the structure could be determined, 51 of the affected properties were built before 1959; 13 in the 1960’s; 10 in the 1970’s; 11 in the 1980’s; 9 in the 1990’s; 18 since 2000.
Estimate of 76% without insurance.
9 properties have readily apparent title issues to be referred to Legal Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. (LSNF).
7 homestead properties owe back taxes that will need to be resolved prior to receiving assistance through Century/County housing programs.
Properties that may be eligible for possible housing repair funding assistance (have HEX, no title issues, etc):

	Century	Unincorporated County
DESTROYED	15 (including 5 mobile homes)	6 (includes 1 MH)
MAJOR	21 (including 2 MH’s)	9 (including 2 MH’s)
MINOR	17 (including 1 MH)	19 (including 9 MH’s)
TOTALS:	48	34

4. HOUSING RESOURCES:

Town currently has a Housing Preservation Grant through Rural Development and SHIP funding through the County. About $75K is unencumbered.
Community Action Program (CAP) has funding that can only be leveraged with other programs—no stand alone funding. $7500-$12,000 approximately available per household.
Rural Development has a Repair Program and a Homeowner Rebuild program. Both programs require good credit and a monthly payment.
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) CDBG Small Cities Grant cycle will open in September/October where the Town would be eligible for up to $700K (competitive state wide). Typical projects: 6 new homes and 3 rehabs per funding cycle.
$10K from Gulf Power administered through United Way to assist citizens with reconnecting electric meters (call 211 to get on list for this).
United Way donations.
SHIP Disaster Funding Request: Waiting to see what amount of funding is available from Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC). Proposing to use funding or Housing Repair, Replacement Housing, and Disaster Assistance funding. We will still have to meet all statutory set asides, including income levels, manufactured housing limits, construction, homeowner strategies, specials needs applicants, etc.

5. TEMPORARY/VOLUNTEER HOUSING: 10 cabins and 24 dorm beds at Bluff Springs Campground in McDavid (www.bluffsprings.org) will accommodate both volunteer workers and Century residents. The contact for the Campground is Gennia McCauslin at (850) 256-2767.

BACKGROUND:

N/A

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

N/A

Attachments
No file(s) attached.


Special BCC Meeting		6.
Meeting Date:	02/25/2016
Issue:	SHIP Disaster Funding Request
From:	Jack Brown, County Administrator
Organization:	County Administrator's Office
CAO Approval:

Information
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning SHIP Disaster Funding Request - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator That the Board take the following action concerning the SHIP Disaster Funding Request: A. Authorize the Board Chairman to sign a letter to Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) requesting State Disaster Funding; B. Approve submission to FHFC of a technical revision request to the 2014-2016 Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP); C. Authorize staff to revise SHIP budgetary allocations within the LHAP to reflect actual funding distributions provided by FHFC; and D. Authorize the Chairman or County Administrator, as appropriate, to execute all documents required to submit, receive, and implement the SHIP Disaster Funding and related activities.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the recent Executive Orders issued by the Governor declaring a disaster in Escambia County in reference to the recent tornado events, the County may request disaster recovery funding from Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC), which administers the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. A request letter (Exhibit I) must be submitted to FHFC requesting the funds, detailing current SHIP funding available, and listing strategies to be employed with the funds. The attached request will make funding available for Housing Repair assistance, Replacement Housing assistance, and Disaster/Mitigation Assistance (including security deposit and rental assistance for displaced residents during the term of the Executive Order). Florida Housing will review the request and determine what funds can be released to the County. Funds must meet all regular SHIP requirements. Local SHIP Program policy states that assistance will be provided on a first come/first served basis. Since the County and City currently have waiting lists for the Housing Repair and Replacement Housing strategies, a technical revision to the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) is needed in order to give priority to disaster survivors. The Replacement Housing strategy is also being modified to allow for non-County or City staff to implement if desired by the local governments. Clarification is also needed in the Disaster/Mitigation Assistance strategy regarding the income categories to be served. A redline version of the three impacted strategies is incorporated in Exhibit II.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
If allocated by FHFC, disaster funds will be appropriated to SHIP 2016, Cost Center 370202.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
N/A
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
N/A
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Neighborhood Enterprise Division staff will submit the letter, LHAP technical revision request, and other related documents to FHFC.

Attachments
Exhibit 1 - Letter
Exhibit II - Excerpt from LHAP