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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes-Final April 4,2017 <br /> Attachments: Staff Report <br /> Attachment 1-Original HOME Consortium Agreement and Resolution <br /> Attachment 2-HUD Handout on AFFH <br /> Attachment 3-Florida Housing Coalition Report on AFFH and Local <br /> Land Use Authority <br /> Attachment 4-SHIP Program Loans Summary <br /> Attachment-5 Excerpt from St. Lucie County Home Consortium <br /> Consolidated Plan <br /> (Clerk's Note: Item 14.D.1. was heard in conjunction with this item.) <br /> Community Development Director Stan Boling gave a brief explanation in <br /> support of the Treasure Coast Home Program Consortium(HOME). He stated <br /> that this program is funded by the United States Department of Housing and <br /> Urban Development(HUD), that it is renewable and ongoing, and that it is <br /> managed by St. Lucie County. <br /> Commissioner Solari supported the HOME program continuing with the same <br /> structure after the expiration of the 2018 contract. He suggested having the <br /> County Attorney monitor the program going forward in an effort to ensure that <br /> the County does not have to rewrite zoning codes due to changes in HUD <br /> administration. He also suggested a Resolution be drafted by the County <br /> Attorney in support of H.R. 482, Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of <br /> 2017; and S.103,which is the Senate version of the Local Zoning Decisions <br /> Protection Act of 2017. These Bills would nullify the Affirmatively <br /> Furthering Fair Housing Rule (AFFHR). Commissioner Solari asked the <br /> County Attorney to monitor the AFFHR legislation, as well. <br /> St. Lucie County Community Services Director Beth Ryder, 1145 Amethyst Dr. <br /> SW, expressed pride when speaking of the HOME program due to the fact that <br /> many homeowners have benefited, and commended both Indian River and <br /> Martin Counties for their efforts in working together with St. Lucie County. <br /> Indian River Habitat for Humanity President/CEO Andy Bowler, 4580 US <br /> Highway 1, expressed support for the HOME program, as homeowners greatly <br /> benefit from these funds. <br /> Martin County Health and Human Services Manager Dr.Anita Cocoves, 435 <br /> SE Flagler Ave., Stuart, echoed Beth Ryder in supporting the HOME program <br /> as a consortium. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Solari,seconded by Chairman Flescher,to <br /> continue with the Treasure Coast HOME Consortium after the 2018 contract <br /> expiration,and for the County Attorney to monitor. The motion carried by the <br /> following vote: <br /> Indian River County 9 Florida Page 15 <br />