HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-038RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -.038
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING
THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AND ASSIGNING TASKS TO THE COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, Indian River County adopted Ordinance No. 93 - 13,
establishing the Indian River County Local Housing Assistance
Program; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 93 - 13 was codified as Chapter 308 of
the Indian River County Code; and
WHEREAS, an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee was
appointed in May 18, 1993 to perform and complete the duties and
functions set forth in Section 420.9076, Florida Statutes, and
Section 308.07 of the Indian River County Code; and
WHEREAS, the 1993 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
performed and completed all tasks referenced above and was
eventually dissolved on November 4, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the 2007 Florida Legislature, as part of the HB
1375, revised Section 420.9076.F.S. to require all Counties in the
state to establish Affordable Housing Advisory Committees,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. A new Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) is hereby
established.
2. The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee voting membership
shall be as identified in Exhibit "A" attached to this
resolution.
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3. The Affordable Housing Advisory committee non-voting
membership shall be as identified in Exhibit "B" attached to
this resolution.
4. Vacancies in membership shall be filled and approved by
majority vote of the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners,
5. The provisions of Chapter 103, Commissions and Boards, of the
Indian River County Code shall apply to the activities of the
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee unless otherwise
specified in Section 308.07 of the Indian River County Code.
6. The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee shall have no power
or authority to commit Indian River County to any policies,
incur any financial obligation, or create any liability on
the part of the County until approved or adopted by the Board
of County Commissioners,
7. Duties of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee include
but are not limited to:
■ Providing advice to the Board of County Commissioners
regarding the provision of affordable housing and
workforce housing within the county
■ Assessing new affordable housing strategies
■ Reviewing and assessing the county's current affordable
housing incentives
■ Reviewing the County's current policies and procedures
as related to the provision of affordable housing
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■ Reviewing the Housing Element component of the County's
Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
■ Reviewing the County's Land Development Regulations as
they relate to the provision of affordable and
workforce housing.
■ Submitting a report to the Board of County
Commissioners by December 31, 2008 and each 3 years
thereafter, to recommend specific actions or
initiatives to encourage and facilitate affordable
housing while protecting the ability of property to
appreciate in value.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Peter D. O'BrVan
and seconded by Commissioner Wesley S. Davis and, being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman, Sandra L. Bowden Ave
Vice -Chairman, Wesley S. Davis Aye
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan Aye
Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher Aye
Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed
and
adopted this .18 th
day of
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EXHIBIT "A"
Members of the Indian River County Affordable
Committee Appointed by the Indian River County
Commissioners, pursuant to Section 420.9076(2).F.
Representational Criteria
Voting Members
Housing
Board
S..
Advisory
of County
1. A citizen who is actively engaged in the residential home
building industry in connection with affordable housing.
2. A citizen who is actively engaged in the banking or mortgage
industry in connection with affordable housing.
3. A citizen who is a representative of those areas of labor
engaged in home building in connection with affordable
housing.
4. A citizen who is actively engaged as an advocate for low-
income persons in connection with affordable housing.
5. A citizen who is actively engaged as a for-profit provider of
affordable housing.
6. A citizen who is actively engaged as a not-for-profit
provider of affordable housing
7. A citizen who is actively engaged as a real estate
professional in connection with affordable housing.
8. A citizen who actively serves on the County's local planning
agency (Planning and Zoning Commission) pursuant to
5.163.3147F.S.
9. A citizen who resides within the county.
10. A citizen who represents employers within the county.
11. A citizen who represents essential services personnel, as
defined in the Local Housing Assistance plan.
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EXHIBIT "A"
Voting Members
12. A representative appointed by the City of Fellsmere
13. A representative appointed by the City of Vero Beach
14. A representative appointed by the City of Sebastian
15. A representative appointed by the Town of Indian River
Shores
16. A representative appointed by the Town of Orchid
EXHIBIT "B"
Non -Voting Member
Representational Criteria
19 A member of the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners
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