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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 Florida Page 15 <br />