HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-118RESOLUTION #: 2017 - 11
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVING THE LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN AS
REQUIRED BY THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ACT,
SUBSECTIONS 420.907-420.9079, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND RULE CHAPTER 67-37,
FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED BY THE STATE; AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF THE LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN FOR REVIEW AND
APPROVAL BY THE FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida enacted the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act,
Chapter 92-317 of Florida Sessions Laws, allocating a portion of documentary stamp taxes on deeds
to local governments for the development and maintenance of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Act, ss. 420.907-420.9079,
Florida Statutes (1992), and Rule Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code, requires local
governments to develop at least every three -years a Local Housing Assistance Plan outlining how
funds will be used; and
WHEREAS, the SHIP Act requires local governments to establish the maximum SHIP
funds allowable for each strategy within its Local Housing Assistance Plan; and
WHEREAS, the SHIP Act further requires local governments to establish an average area
purchase price for new and existing housing benefiting from awards made pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, as required by section 420.9075, F.S. If it is found that 5 percent of the
local housing distribution plus 5 percent of program income is insufficient to adequately pay the
necessary costs of administering the local housing assistance plan, the local government may use up
to 10 percent of the local housing distribution plus 5% of program income deposited into the trust
fund to administer the program.
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RESOLUTION #: 2017- 11 8
WHEREAS, the Indian River County Community Development Department has prepared a
three-year Local Housing Assistance Plan for submission to the Florida Housing Finance
Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners made a determination that it is in the best
interest of the Indian River County citizens to submit the Local Housing Assistance Plan for review
and approval so as to qualify for said documentary stamp tax funds; and
WHEREAS, this resolution replaces and supersedes resolution #2015-050, that was
approved by the Board on April 21, 2015.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that:
Section 1: The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County hereby approve the
Local Housing Assistance Plan, as attached and incorporated hereto for submission
to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation as required by ss. 420.907-420-9079,
Florida Statutes, for fiscal years 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021.
Section 2: The Community Development Director, is hereby designated and authorized to
execute any documents and certifications required by the Florida Housing Finance
Corporation as related to the Local Housing Assistance Plan, and perform all
necessary and proper tasks to carry out the term and conditions of said plan.
Section 3: The County shall utilize up to 10 percent of the local housing distribution plus 5
percent of the program income deposited into the trust fund to administer the
program.
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RESOLUTION #: 2017-_ 118_
Section 4: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Flescher , and seconded by
Commissioner Adams , and being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman, Peter D. O'Bryan AYE
Vice Chairman, Bob Solari AYE
Commissioner, Joseph E. Flescher AYE
Commissioner, Tim Zorc AYE
Commissioner, Susan Adams AYE
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 5th day
of December 2017.
ATTEST by:AS
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Board of County Commissioners of
Indian River County
By:
Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairm
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
- Dylan Reingold
County Attorney
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Indian River County
SHIP LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN (LHAP)
2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021
Adopted by BCC: December 5 2017
Approved by FHFC: , 2018
Effective: July 1, 2018
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Equal Housing Opportunity
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Table of Contents
Description
Page #
Section I, Program Details
3
Section II, Housing Strategies
7
A. Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Loans
7
B. Purchase Assistance with or without Rehabilitation Loans
8
C. Emergency Repair Loans
10
D. Disaster Mitigation Loans
11
E. Impact Fee / Capacity Charge Loans
13
F. New Construction (Federal or State Programs Matching Grants)
14
Section III, Incentive Strategies
15
A. Expedited Permitting
16
B. Ongoing Review Process
16
C. Other Incentive Strategies Adopted
16
Section IV, Exhibits
18
A. Administrative Budget for 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021
B. Timeline for Estimated Encumbrance and Expenditure
C. Housing Delivery Goals Chart (HDGC) For 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021
D. Signed LHAP Certification
E. Signed, Dated, Witnessed or Attested Adopting Resolution
F. Ordinance: No Change to the Original Ordinance
G. Interlocal Agreement: No Interlocal Agreement
H. State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Information Sheet
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I. Program Details:
A. Name of the participating local government: Indian River County
Is there an Interlocal Agreement: Yes X No
B. Purpose of the program:
1. To meet the housing needs of the very low, low and moderate income households;
2. To expand production of and preserve affordable housing; and
3. To further the housing element of the local government comprehensive plan specific to
affordable housing.
C. Fiscal years covered by the Plan: 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021
D. Governance: The SHIP Program is established in accordance with Section 420.907-9079, Florida
Statutes and Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code. Cities and Counties must be in
compliance with these applicable statutes, rules and any additional requirements as established
through the Legislative process.
E. Local Housing Partnership: The SHIP Program encourages building active partnerships between
government, lenders, builders and developers, real estate professionals, advocates for low-
income persons, non-profit housing organizations, and community groups.
F. Leveraging: The Plan is intended to increase the availability of affordable residential units by
combining local resources and cost saving measures into a local housing partnership and using
public and private funds to reduce the cost of housing. SHIP funds may be leveraged with or
used to supplement other Florida Housing Finance Corporation programs and to provide local
match to obtain federal housing grants, loans or programs.
G. Public Input: Public input was solicited through face to face meetings with housing providers,
social service providers, local lenders, neighborhood associations, Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee, and the Indian River County Affordable Housing Partnership Group. Public input
was solicited through the county website and in the advertising of the Local Housing Assistance
Plan Notice of Funding Availability in the local newspaper.
H. Advertising and Outreach: SHIP funding availability shall be advertised in the Press Journal (the
local newspaper of general circulation) and on the county website, at least 30 days before the
beginning of the application period. If no funding is available due to a queue list, no notice of
funding availability is required.
I. Queue List/Priorities: A queue list will be established when applicants apply to the county SHIP
program. Those households on the queue list will be contacted by staff when their queue number
is pulled. The queue list will be maintained with applicants listed in an order that is consistent
with the time that their preliminary intake forms were submitted. Queue numbers will be
assigned based on that order. Adjustments to the queue order may be made to achieve any
established funding priorities as described in this plan.
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Priorities for funding described herein apply to all strategies unless otherwise stated in the
strategy. The County will accept preliminary intake forms during the advertised "Application
Period". All applicants must complete the SHIP preliminary intake information sheet and submit
it to the SHIP office to obtain their queue list number. At that time, applicants for purchase
assistance loans must also provide a pre -qualification letter from a lender. Applicants applying
for rehabilitation assistance loans must also provide a copy of the deed to their home. A
complete application and all required documents must be submitted to the SHIP office when an
applicant's queue number is pulled and contacted by SHIP staff.
Once there is a list of eligible applicants, they will be ranked based on the priorities provided
below.
Ranking Priority:
1. Emergency Loans
2. Special Needs Households (until the program's required percentage has been met)
3. Very low income applicants from Non-profit Affordable Housing Organizations
4. Other applicants
a. Very low income (until the program's required percentage has been met)
b. Low income (until the program's required percentage has been met)
c. Moderate income
J. Anti -Discrimination: In accordance with the provisions of ss.760.20-760.37, it is unlawful to
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or marital
status in the award application process for eligible housing.
K. Support Services and Counseling: Support services are available from various sources. The
county, local financial institutions and others may provide a Homebuyer's Educational
Workshop for purchase assistance applicants, Homeownership Counseling (pre and post) and
credit counseling.
L. Purchase Price Limits: The sales price or value of new or existing eligible housing may not
exceed 90% of the average area purchase price in the statistical area in which the eligible
housing is located. Such average area purchase price may be that calculated for any 12 -month
period beginning not earlier than the fourth calendar year prior to the year in which the award
occurs. The sales price of new and existing units, which can be lower but may not exceed 90%
of the median area purchase price established by the U.S. Treasury Department or as described
above.
The methodology used is:
U. S. Treasury Department
X
Local HFA Numbers
M. Income Limits, Rent Limits and Affordability: The Income and Rent Limits used in the
SHIP Program are updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development
and posted at www.floridahousing.org.
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Affordable means that monthly rents or mortgage payments including taxes and insurance
do not exceed 30 percent of that amount which represents the percentage of the median
annual gross income for the households as indicated in Sections 420.9071, F.S. However, it
is not the intent to limit an individual household's ability to devote more than 30% of its
income for housing, and housing for which a household devotes more than 30% of its
income shall be deemed Affordable if the first institutional mortgage lender is satisfied that
the household can afford mortgage payments in excess of the 30% benchmark and in the
case of rental housing does not exceed those rental limits adjusted for bedroom size.
N. Welfare Transition Program: Should an eligible sponsor be used, a qualification system and
selection criteria for applications for Awards to eligible sponsors shall be developed, which
includes a description that demonstrates how eligible sponsors that employ personnel from
the Welfare Transition Program will be given preference in the selection process.
0. Monitoring and First Right of Refusal: In the case of rental housing, the staff and any entity
that has administrative authority for implementing the local housing assistance plan assisting
rental developments shall annually monitor and determine tenant eligibility or, to the extent
another governmental entity provides the same monitoring and determination, a
municipality, county or local housing financing authority may rely on such monitoring and
determination of tenant eligibility. However, any loan or grant in the original amount of
$10,000 or less shall not be subject to these annual monitoring and determination of tenant
eligibility requirements. Tenant eligibility will be monitored annually for no less than 15
years or the term of assistance whichever is longer unless as specified above.
Eligible sponsors that offer rental housing for sale before 15 years or that have remaining
mortgages funded under this program must give a first right of refusal to eligible nonprofit
organizations for purchase at the current market value for continued occupancy by eligible
persons.
P. Administrative Budget: A line -item budget of proposed Administrative Expenditures is
attached as Exhibit A. Indian River County finds that the funds deposited in the local
housing assistance trust fund shall be used to administer and implement the local housing
assistance plan.
Q.
Section 420.9075 Florida Statute and Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code, states:
"A county or an eligible municipality may not exceed the 5 percent limitation on
administrative costs, unless its governing body finds, by resolution, that 5 percent of the local
housing distribution plus 5 percent of program income is insufficient to adequately pay the
necessary costs of administering the local housing assistance plan."
Section 420.9075 Florida Statute and Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code, further
states: "The cost of administering the program may not exceed 10 percent of the local
housing distribution plus 5 percent of program income deposited into the trust fund, except
that small counties, as defined in s. 120.52(19), and eligible municipalities receiving a local
housing distribution of up to $350,000 may use up to 10 percent of program income for
administrative costs."
The applicable local jurisdiction has adopted the above findings in the resolution attached as
Exhibit E.
Program Administration: Administration of the local housing assistance plan will be wholly
performed and maintained by the Indian River County.
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R. Project Delivery Costs: In addition to the administrative costs listed above, the county will
charge a reasonable project delivery cost to cover inspection services, preparation of work
write-ups, and construction inspections performed by non -county employees for
rehabilitation projects. Since the county Building Division is set as an enterprise fund, if
SHIP utilizes a building inspector, SHIP must reimburse the Building Division for the
building inspector's time. For all loans, housing delivery cost will also include but not be
limited to recording fees, documentary stamp tax fees, credit report fees, title search fees,
partial satisfaction of mortgage recording fees, and counseling fees. These fees will be
included in the amount of the recorded mortgage and note.
S. Essential Service Personnel Definition: For purpose of SHIP funding, the county considers
the following groups as Essential Services to our county: First Responders, Educators in K-
12, Nurses, Active Military, Law Enforcement, Public Utility employees and National Guard
stationed in the county.
T. The county will, when economically feasible, employ the following Green Building
requirements on rehabilitation repairs, emergency repairs, and new construction:
1. Low or No-VOC paint for all interior walls (Low-VOC means 50 grams per liter or less
for flat paint; 150 grams per liter or less for non -flat paint);
2. Low -flow water fixtures in bathrooms—WaterSense labeled products or the following
specifications:
a. Toilets: 1.6 gallons/flush or less;
b. Faucets: 1.5 gallons/minute or less; and
c. Showerheads: 2.2 gallons/minute or less.
3. Energy Star qualified refrigerator (for new construction);
4. Energy Star qualified dishwasher (for new construction);
5. Energy Star qualified washing machine (for new construction) if provided in units;
6. Energy Star qualified exhaust fans in all bathrooms; and
7. Air conditioning: Minimum SEER of 14. Packaged units are allowed in studios and one
bedroom units with a minimum of 11.7 SEER.
U. The county will inform social service agencies serving the designated special needs
populations of available SHIP assistance to achieve the 20% goal of the special needs set-
aside. The goals will be met through all loan assistance strategies.
V. Describe Efforts to Reduce Homelessness: Treasure Cost Homeless Services Council
(TCHSC) provides continuum of care to the homeless population within Indian River
County.
TCHSC administers the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). TCHSC
provides shelters, rental and utility assistance, supportive services for veteran families and
manages affordable rental properties.
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W. Total assets (cash or non-cash items that can be converted to cash) not including
IRA, Keogh, similar retirement savings accounts, and dedicated college saving
accounts of an eligible household applying for SHIP assistance shall not exceed
twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00).
Section II. LHAP Strategies:
A. Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Loans
Code 3
a. Summary of Strategy: SHIP funds will be awarded to owner occupied households in
need of repairs to correct health and safety issues and code violations related to
electrical, plumbing, roofing, windows, and other structural items as well as
hurricane hardening activities. A detailed list of rehabilitation work activities
allowed or not allowed is included in the Indian River County Guidelines,
Procedures, and Strategies for Local Housing Assistance Plan document.
b. Fiscal Years Covered: 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021
c. Income Categories to be served: Very -low, low, and moderate
d. Maximum award: Very Low $50,000 ($10,000 in conjunction with
Purchase Assistance, PA)
Low $50,000 ($10,000 in conjunction with PA)
Moderate $10,000 (in conjunction with PA loans only)
e. Terms
1. Deferred Repayment Loan (DPL): Funds will be awarded as a deferred
payment loan secured by a recorded subordinate mortgage and note.
2. Interest Rate: 3% Simple Annual Interest
3. Years in Loan term: 10 years (5 years in conjunction with CDBG funding).
4. Forgiveness: The entire loan amount and interest accumulated will be
forgiven after 10 years of occupancy (for loans in conjunction with CDBG,
funding will be forgiven in 5 years or upon death of the homeowner,
whichever comes first).
5. Repayment: Not required as long as the loan is in good standing.
6. Default: The loan will be determined to be in default if any of the following
occurs during the 10 year loan term: sale, transfer, or conveyance of
property; conversion to a rental property; loss of homestead exemption
status; failure to occupy the home as primary residence, or refinancing with
cash out. If any of these occur, the outstanding balance will be due and
payable.
In cases where the qualifying homeowner(s) die(s) during the loan term, the
loan may be assumed by a SHIP eligible heir who will occupy the home as a
primary residence. If the legal heir is not SHIP eligible or chooses not to
occupy the home, the outstanding balance of the loan will be due and
payable.
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If the home is foreclosed on by a superior mortgage holder, the county will
make an effort to recapture funds through the legal process if it is
determined that adequate funds may be available to justify pursuing a
repayment.
f. Recipient Selection Criteria: Applicants will be ranked for assistance based on a
first -qualified, first-served basis with the priorities as described in section I of this
plan.
g. Sponsor/Developer Selection Criteria: N/A
h. Additional Information: All work must be performed by licensed and insured
contractors.
i. Other Rehabilitation Loan requirements:
J.
Rehabilitation loans shall be provided consistent with the requirements of the
County's Minimum Standards for Rehabilitation of Residential Properties document.
Rehabilitation loans will not be awarded for rehabilitation work completed prior to
the county loan approval.
For additional information please see the Indian River County Guidelines,
Procedures, and Strategies for the Local Housing Assistance Plan document.
Residential Construction Hurricane Mitigation (RCMP):
The county will match SHIP funds with My Safe Florida Home Funds for hurricane
resistant retrofit improvements to owner occupied site built homes to reduce
potential future hurricane damage. If applicable, the county shall advertise the
availability of My Safe Florida Home funds, accept applications from very low, low,
and moderate income homeowners with homestead exemptions for homes that have
insured values not exceeding $253,809.00 (SHIP program maximum). Applications
will be reviewed on first qualified, first served basis.
Eligible retrofit improvements work activities include the following:
1. Improving the strength of the roof deck attachment
2. Creating a secondary water barrier to prevent water intrusion
3. Improving the survivability of the roof covering
4. Bracing gable -ends in the roof framing
5. Reinforcing roof -to -wall connections
6. Upgrading exterior wall opening protections
7. Upgrading exterior doors
B. Purchase Assistance with or without Rehabilitation Loans
Code 1, 2
a.
Summary of Strategy: SHIP funds will be awarded for downpayment and closing
costs as well as principal reduction to households to purchase a newly constructed or
existing home. A newly constructed home must have received a certificate of
occupancy within the last twelve months. An existing home must be in need of
rehabilitation.
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Prospective homebuyers must qualify as a First Time Homebuyer under the HUD
definition: An individual who has had no ownership in a principal residence during
the 3 -year period ending on the date of purchase of the property. This includes a
spouse (if either meets the above test, they are considered first-time homebuyers). A
single parent who has only owned with a former spouse while married. An
individual who is a displaced homemaker and has only owned with a spouse. An
individual who has only owned a principal residence not permanently affixed to a
permanent foundation in accordance with applicable regulations. An individual who
has only owned a property that was not in compliance with state, local or model
building codes and which cannot be brought into compliance for less than the cost
of constructing a permanent structure.
b. Fiscal Years Covered: 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021
c. Income Categories to be served: Very -low, low and moderate
d. Maximum award: Very Low: $20,000
Low $15,000
Moderate $10,000
e. Terms:
1. Deferred Repayment Loan (DPL): Funds will be awarded as a deferred
subordinate loan secured by a recorded subordinate mortgage and note.
2. Interest Rate: 3% Simple Annual Interest
3. Years in Loan term: 20 years
4. Forgiveness: The entire loan amount and interest accumulated will be
forgiven after 20 years of occupancy.
5. Repayment: Not required as long as the loan is in good standing.
6. Default: The loan will be determined to be in default if any of the following
occurs during the 20 year loan term: sale, transfer, or conveyance of
property; conversion to a rental property; loss of homestead exemption
status; failure to occupy the home as primary residence or refinancing with
cash out. If any of these occur, the outstanding balance will be due and
payable.
In cases where the qualifying homeowner(s) die(s) during the loan term, the
loan may be assumed by a SHIP eligible heir who will occupy the home as a
primary residence. If the legal heir is not SHIP eligible or chooses not to
occupy the home, the outstanding balance of the loan will be due and
payable.
If the home is foreclosed on by a superior mortgage holder, the county will
make an effort to recapture funds through the legal process if it is
determined that adequate funds may be available to justify pursuing a
recapture.
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f. Recipient Selection Criteria: Applicants will be ranked for assistance based on a
first -qualified, first-served basis with the priorities for Special Needs income groups
as described in section I of this plan.
g. Sponsor/Developer Selection Criteria: N/A
h. Additional Information: Applicants must secure a first mortgage from a lender.
i. For additional information please see the Indian River County Guidelines,
Procedures, and Strategies for the Local Housing Assistance Plan document.
j. No existing SHIP mortgage will be subordinated to a refinanced first mortgage
unless the following requirements are met:
Requirements for a Refinanced First Mortgage
Maximum
Term
Allowed
Maximum Interest Rate
Allowed
Maximum First Mortgage
Amount Allowed
Maximum Points Allowed
30 Years
Must be a fixed rate loan,
and interest rate must be
lower than the existing
first mortgage interest
rate.
Not to exceed the original first
mortgage amount. Any available
equity up to the original mortgage
amount may be used for closing
costs associated with the
refinancing.
No cash out to applicant
For purchase assistance
loans up to 1 point allowed
For other loans up to 2
points allowed
C. Emergency Repair Loans
Code 6
a. Summary of Strategy: Funds will be awarded to applicants in need of rehabilitation
of their home related to a dire situation that needs to be mitigated immediately. This
includes: damaged roofing that is leaking, damaged windows causing exposure to
the elements, or electrical or plumbing, including septic tank problems, that could
cause damage (fire) to the home or is an immediate health hazard to the occupants.
This strategy may be used in cases where the health department, a jurisdiction's
building official, or SHIP administrator utilizing SHIP inspector's inspection reports
determined that a home is in such a condition that it jeopardizes the occupant's
health and safety. When an applicant is assisted with emergency repairs, they will
not lose their place on the queue list. However, the amount of funds expended for
the emergency repairs will be counted towards the maximum award if the applicant
receives subsequent assistance through the rehabilitation strategy. Funds may also be
awarded to pay insurance deductibles for any emergency repairs covered by the
homeowner's policy.
b. Fiscal Years Covered: 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021
c. Income Categories to be served: Very -low, low, moderate
d. Maximum award: $20,000
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e. Terms:
1. Deferred Repayment Loan (DPL): Funds will be awarded as a forgivable loan
secured by a recorded subordinate mortgage and note.
2. Interest Rate: 3% Simple Annual Interest
3. Years in Loan term: 10 years
4. Forgiveness: The entire loan amount and interest accumulated will be forgiven
after 10 years of occupancy.
5. Repayment: Not required as long as the loan is in good standing.
6. Default: The loan will be determined to be in default if any of the following
occurs during the 10 year loan term: sale, transfer, or conveyance of property;
conversion to a rental property; loss of homestead exemption status; or failure to
occupy the home as primary residence or refinancing with cash out. If any of
these occur, the outstanding balance will be due and payable.
In cases where the qualifying homeowner(s) die(s) during the loan term, the loan
may be assumed by a SHIP eligible heir who will occupy the home as a primary
residence. If the legal heir is not SHIP eligible or chooses not to occupy the
home, the outstanding balance of the loan will be due and payable.
If the home is foreclosed on by a superior mortgage holder, the county will
make an effort to recapture funds through the legal process if it is determined
that adequate funds may be available to justify pursuing a recapture.
f. Recipient Selection Criteria: Applicants will be selected on a first -qualified, first-
served basis with the priorities as described in Section I of this plan.
g. Sponsor/Developer Selection Criteria: N/A
h. Additional Information: An applicant requesting an emergency repair will be
required to:
1. Allow the health department inspector, building department inspector, or
rehabilitation specialist to access the home for an inspection to determine the
need for the repair.
2. Provide proof of homeowner's insurance policy if it is available, any proof
whether or not the insurance will cover any part of the repair, and if applicable,
insurance award to be completed prior to SHIP award.
i. For additional information please see the Indian River County Guidelines,
Procedures, and Strategies for the Local Housing Assistance Plan document.
D. Disaster Mitigation Loans
Code 5
a. Summary of Strategy: Funds will be awarded to applicants in need of home repairs
directly caused by a disaster that is declared by an Executive Order of the President or
Governor. Repairs will be prioritized as follows:
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b.
c.
d.
e.
1. Immediate threats to health and life safety (such as sewage, damaged
windows, roofing) in cases where the home is still habitable.
2. Imminent residual damage to the home (such as damage caused by a leaking
roof) in cases where the home is still habitable.
3. Repairs necessary to make the home habitable.
4. Repairs to mitigate dangerous situations (such as exposed wires)
Fiscal Years Covered: 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021
Income Categories to be served: Very -low, low, moderate
Maximum award: $30,000
Terms:
1. Deferred Repayment Loan (DPL): Funds will be awarded as a forgivable
loan secured by a recorded subordinate mortgage and note.
2. Interest Rate: 3% Simple Annual Interest
3. Years in loan term: 10 years
4. Forgiveness: The entire loan amount
forgiven after 10 years of occupancy.
5. Repayment: Not required as long as the loan is in good standing.
and interest
accumulated will be
6. Default: The loan will be determined to be in default if any of the following
occurs during the 10 year loan term: sale, transfer, or conveyance of
property; conversion to a rental property; loss of homestead exemption
status; failure to occupy the home as primary residence or refinancing with
cash out. If any of these occur, the outstanding balance will be due and
payable.
In cases where the qualifying homeowner(s) die(s) during the loan term, the
loan may be assumed by a SHIP eligible heir who will occupy the home as a
primary residence. If the legal heir is not SHIP eligible or chooses not to
occupy the home, the outstanding balance of the loan will be due and
payable.
7. If the home is foreclosed on by a superior mortgage holder, the county will
make an effort to recapture funds through the legal process if it is
determined that adequate funds may be available to justify pursuing a
recapture.
f. Recipient Selection Criteria: Applicants will be assisted on a first -qualified, first-
served basis with the priorities for Special Needs income groups as described in
section I of this plan.
1. Proof of homeowner's insurance if available.
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2. Must file for and use proceeds from insurance as first option.
3. Must file for FEMA, SBA and other assistance available prior to applying to
SHIP.
g. Sponsor/Developer Selection Criteria: N/A
h. Additional Information: Funds for disaster mitigation will only be allocated from
unencumbered funds or additional funds awarded through Florida Housing Finance
Corporation for the disaster.
i. For additional information please see the Indian River County Guidelines,
Procedures, and Strategies for the Local Housing Assistance Plan document.
E. Impact Fee / Capacity Charge Loans
Code 8
a.
Summary of the Strategy: To assist income eligible persons with the cost of impact
fees and/or water and sewer capacity charges for owner occupied housing units
anywhere in Indian River County.
b. Fiscal Years Covered: 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021
c. Income Categories to be served: Very Low, low,
moderate (in conjunction with PA loan only).
d. Maximum award: $20,000
e. Terms:
1. Deferred Repayment Loan (DRP); Funds will be awarded as a
forgivable loan secured by a recorded subordinate mortgage and
note.
2. Interest Rate: 3% Simple Annual Interest
3. Years in loan term: 10 years
5 years in conjunction with CDBG funding
4. Forgiveness: The entire loan amount and interest accumulated will
be forgiven after 10 years of occupancy (5 years if in conjunction
with CDBG funding).
5. Repayment: Not required as long as the loan is in good standing.
6. Default: The loan will be determined to be in default if any of the
following occurs during the 10 year loan term, sale, transfer, or
conveyance of property; conversion to a rental property; loss of
homestead exemption status; failure to occupy the home as primary
residence or refinancing with cash out. If any of these occur, the
outstanding balance will be due and payable.
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7. In cases where the qualifying homeowner(s) die(s) during the loan
term, the loan may be assumed by a SHIP eligible heir who will
occupy the home as a primary residence. If the legal heir is not
SHIP eligible or chooses not to occupy the home, the outstanding
balance of the loan will be due and payable.
8. If the home is foreclosed on by a superior mortgage holder, the
county will make an effort to recapture funds through the legal
process if it is determined that adequate funds may be available to
justify pursuing a recapture.
f. Recipient Selection Criteria: Applicants will be assisted on a first -qualified, first-
served basis with the priorities for Special Needs income groups as described in
Section I.
g. Additional Information: Impact Fee Capacity Charge loans will be based on actual
amount of impact fees/capacity charges charged by the county.
h. For additional information please see the Indian River County Guidelines,
Procedures, and Strategies for the Local Housing Assistance Plan document.
F. New Construction (Federal or State Programs Matching Grants)
Code 21
a.
Summary of the Strategy: To assist non-profit organizations, and for-profit
developers with matching funds needed to obtain federal or state housing programs
funding for development of rental affordable housing projects.
b. Fiscal Years Covered: 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021
c. Income Categories to be served: Very low, low and moderate
d. Maximum award: $25,000 per unit
$100,000 per project
e. Terms:
1. Grant
2. Interest Rate 0%
3. Term: 30-50 years affordability consistent with the appropriate federal
and state funding programs requirements.
4. Forgiveness: the entire grant amount will be forgiven upon construction
of the project consistent with appropriate federal and State housing
program requirements.
5. Repayment: Not required as long as the project is constructed and
meets the federal or state housing program requirements.
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6. Default: When the assisted housing has changed to a market rate prior
to expiration of the federal or state housing programs affordability
period. In that case, the entire original grant amount is due and payable.
7. Recipient Selection Criteria: Non-profit organizations or for-profit
developers eligible to participate in the local housing assistance program
must submit a federal or state housing funding application to the
appropriate agency to qualify. Assistance will be provided to projects
which receive an award of funds from a federal or state housing
programs. Factors that may be considered in selecting the
sponsor/developer may include, but is not limited to:
a. Capacity and Capability to Carry -out Project
b. Scale of Project/Utilization of Density Bonuses
c. Experience in Completing Similar Projects
d. Use of Personnel from Wages and Workforce Development
Programs
e. Leveraging
f. Site Control
g. Neighborhood Compatibility with Area Redevelopment Plan
h. Creation of Mixed Income Communities
i. Recapture Provisions
j. Incorporation of Partnerships with Local Employers, Institutions,
Hospitals and Schools
k. Incorporation of Transit -Oriented Design
1. Attractiveness of Design
m. Multistory Buildings Must Have Elevators and be ADA Compliant
n. Use of Green Building Techniques
f. Additional Information: The compliance period for developments receiving SHIP
funds as a match for any federal and/or state funds will be consistent with applicable
federal and state fund requirements. Monitoring of these developments will be done
through the appropriate federal or state programs.
g.
Developers receiving assistance from both SHIP the Housing Tax Credit
(LIHTC) program shall be required to comply with the income, affordability
and other LIHTC requirements. Similarly, any units receiving assistance
from SHIP and other federal, State or local programs shall be required to
comply with any requirements specified by the other program in addition to
SHIP program requirements. In the event both programs have restrictions on
the same issue, the more restrictive regulation shall take precedence. If one
program is silent on an issue, the program with a regulation on the issue shall
apply. 67-37.007(12) F.A.C.
For additional information please see the Indian River County Guidelines,
procedures, and strategies for the Local Housing Assistance Plan.
III. LHAP Incentive Strategies
In addition to the required Incentive Strategy A and Strategy B, include all adopted incentives
with the policies and procedures used for implementation as provided in Section 420.9076, F.S.:
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A. Name of the Strategy: Expedited Permitting
Permits as defined in s. 163.3177 (6) (f) (3) for affordable housing projects are expedited to
a greater degree than other projects (Housing Element policies 1.5 and 1.6)
- Housing Element Policy 1.5
POLICY 1.5: By 2000, the county shall assess its existing permit processing procedure and, if warranted,
establish a full one-stop permitting process.
- Housing Element Policy 1.6
POLICY 1.6: The County shall take all necessary steps to eliminate delays in the review of affordable
housing development projects. In order to define delay, the county hereby establishes the following
maximum timeframes for approval of projects when an applicant provides needed information in a timely
manner:
Administrative approval - 5 days;
Minor site plan - 5 weeks;
Major site plan - 6 weeks;
Special exception approval - 13 weeks
Whenever these review times increase by 150% or more due to the work load of the review staff, the county
will begin prioritizing the review of affordable housing development project applications. In prioritizing
affordable housing development project applications, staff will schedule affordable housing project
applications for review before other types of project applications to ensure that maximum review timeframes
are not exceeded for affordable housing projects.
B. Name of the Strategy: Ongoing Review Process
An ongoing process for review of local policies, ordinances, regulations and plan provisions
that increase the cost of housing prior to their adoption (Housing Element Policy 1.7).
- Housing Element Policy 1.7
POLICY 1.7: As part of the adoption process for any county regulations which could affect housing
development, county planning staff shall prepare a Financial Impact Statement to assess the anticipated
impact of the proposed regulation on the cost of housing. When proposed regulatory activities are anticipated
to increase the estimated cost per unit projection. The financial impact statement then will be reviewed by
the Professional Services Advisory Committee, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and, if possible, the
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Those groups shall consider the regulation's effect on housing
cost in making their recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County
Commissioners will consider the financial impact statement in making its final decision on the adoption of
any proposed regulations.
C. Other Incentive Strategies Adopted:
1. Regulations providing up to a 20% density bonus for affordable housing
development projects (housing element policy 2.5, Land Development Regulations
Section 911.14(4)(a)).
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2. Regulations allowing for small lot subdivisions with reduced setbacks, lot size, and
lot width requirements for Workforce or Affordable Housing subdivision projects
(Land Development Regulations, Chapter 911 and section 971.41(9)).
3. Regulations allowing for accessory single-family dwelling units in all agricultural
and residential zoning districts (Land Development Regulations, Chapter 911 and
Section 971.41(10))
4. Regulations allowing multi -family dwelling units in conjunction with commercial
development, such as apartments over commercial buildings (Land Development
Regulations Section 911.10 and Section 971.41 (6))
5. Policies for expedited permit processing (Housing Element policies 1.5 and 1.6)
6. Policy for review of proposed local policies or regulations, which may increase the
cost of housing (Housing Element policy 1.7)
7. Inventory of all surplus county owned land (Housing Element policy 2.4)
8. Policy for financing impact fees or payment of impact fees (Housing Element policy
4.3 and policy 4.4)
9. Policy for expediting permits for housing projects utilizing new construction
technology (green building, Energy Star Program) (Housing Element policy 1.8)
10. Policy for support of development near transportation hubs or major employment
centers (Housing Element policy 1.9)
11. Policy for assistance to non-profit housing organizations to establish CLTs (Housing
Element policy 4.10)
12. Policy for assistance to non-profit organizations to establish CDCs (Housing
Element policy 4.11)
13. Policy for assistance to employers for establishing employer assisted housing
programs (Housing Element policy 4.12)
14. Policy for establishing a private/public housing trust fund (Housing Element policy
4.13)
15. Regulations allowing zero lot line subdivisions (Land Development Regulations
Section 915.15)
16. Establishment of a Local Housing Assistance Program, allowing the county to
utilize State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program funds for the provision
of affordable housing (Local Housing Assistance program, Local Housing
Assistance plan, Housing Element policies 2.7, 3.6, 4.4, 4.6, 4.7, 4.9, and 9.1)
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IV. EXHIBITS:
A. Administrative Budget for 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021
B. Timeline for Estimated Encumbrance and Expenditure
C. Housing Delivery Goals Chart (HDGC) For 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021
D. Signed LHAP Certification
E. Signed, Dated, Witnessed or Attested Adopting Resolution
F. Ordinance: No Change to the Original Ordinance
G. Interlocal Agreement: No Interlocal Agreement
H. State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Information Sheet
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EXHIBIT A
Admin Budget (Based on a state distribution of $654,116.00)
Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Salaries and Benefits
$50,411.60
Office Supplies and Equipment
$3,000
Travel, Workshops, etc.
$1,000
Advertising
$1,000
Professional Services
$10,000
Total
$65,411.60
Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Salaries and Benefits
$50,411.60
Office Supplies and Equipment
$3,000
Travel, Workshops, etc.
$1,000
Advertising
$1,000
Professional Services
$10,000
Total
$65,411.60
Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Salaries and Benefits
$50,411.60
Office Supplies and Equipment
$3,000
Travel, Workshops, etc.
$1,000
Advertising
$1,000
Professional Services
$10,000
Total
$65,411.60
There will also be additional administrative income from SHIP program loan repayments and
interest earned.
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EXHIBIT B
Timeline for SHIP Expenditures
Indian River County affirms that funds allocated for these fiscal years will meet the following
deadlines:
Fiscal Year
Encumbered
Expended
1st Year AR
2nd Year AR
Closeout AR
2018-2019
6/30/2020
6/30/2021
9/15/2019
9/15/2020
9/15/2021
2019-2020
6/30/2021
6/30/2022
9/15/2020
9/15/2021
9/15/2022
2020-2021
6/30/2022
6/30/2023
9/15/2021
9/15/2022
9/15/2023
If funds allocated for these fiscal years is not anticipated to meet any of the deadlines in the table
above, Florida Housing Finance Corporation will be notified according to the following chart:
Fiscal Year
Funds Not
Encumbered
Funds Not
Expended
1st Year AR
Not
Submitted
2nd Year AR
Not
Submitted
Closeout AR
Not
Submitted
2018-2019
3/30/2020
3/30/2021
6/15/2019
6/15/2020
6/15/2021
2019-2020
3/30/2021
3/30/2022
6/15/2020
6/15/2021
6/15/2022
2020-2021
3/30/2022
3/30/2023
6/15/2021
6/15/2022
6/15/2023
Requests for Expenditure Extensions (close-out year ONLY) must be received by FHFC by
June 15 of the year in which funds are required to be expended. The extension request shall
be emailed to robert.dearduff( floridahousin2.org and terry.auringer(a,floridahousing.org
and include:
1. A statement that "(city/county) requests an extension to the expenditure deadline for
fiscal year
2. The amount of funds that is not expended.
3. The amount of funds that is not encumbered or has been recaptured.
4. A detailed plan of how/when the money will be expended.
Note: an extension to the expenditure deadline (June 30) does not relieve the requirement to submit
(September 15) the annual report online detailing all funds that have been expended. Please email
terry.auringer(afloridahousing.org when you are ready to "submit" the AR.
Other Key Deadlines:
AHAC reports are due for each local government the same year as the local government's LHAP
being submitted. Local governments receiving the minimum or less allocation are not required to
report.
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EXHIBIT C
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EXHIBIT D
67-37.005(1),F.A.C.
CERTIFICATION TO
FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
Local Government or Interlocal Entity: Indian River County, Florida
Certifies that:
(1) The availability of SHIP funds will be advertised pursuant to program requirements in
420.907-420.9079, Florida Statutes.
(2) All SHIP funds will be expended in a manner which will insure that there will be no
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, familial status, or
religion.
(3) A process to determine eligibility and for selection of recipients for funds has been
developed.
(4) Recipients of funds will be required to contractually commit to program guidelines and loan
terms.
(5) Florida Housing will be notified promptly if the local government /interlocal entity will be
unable to comply with any provision of the local housing assistance plan (LHAP).
(6) The LHAP provides a plan for the encumbrance of funds within twelve months of the end of
the State fiscal year in which they are received and a plan for the expenditure of SHIP funds
including allocation, program income and recaptured funds within 24 months following the
end of the State fiscal year in which they are received.
(7) The LHAP conforms to the Local Government Comprehensive Plan, or that an amendment
to the Local Government Comprehensive Plan will be initiated at the next available
opportunity to insure conformance with the LHAP.
(8) Amendments to the approved LHAP shall be provided to the Florida Housing for review
and/or approval within 21 days after adoption.
(9) The trust fund exists with a qualified depository for all SHIP funds as well as program
income or recaptured funds.
(10) Amounts on deposit in the local housing assistance trust fund shall be invested as permitted
by law.
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(11) The local housing assistance trust fund shall be separately stated as a special revenue fund in
the local governments audited financial statements (CAFR). An electronic copy of the
CAFR or a hyperlink to the document shall be provided to Florida Housing by June 30 of
the applicable year.
(12) Evidence of compliance with the Florida Single Audit Act, as referenced in Section 215.97,
F.S. shall be provided to Florida housing by June 30 of the applicable year.
(13) SHIP funds will not be pledged for debt service on bonds.
(14) Developers receiving assistance from both SHIP and the Low Income Housing Tax
Credit (LIHTC) Program shall comply with the income, affordability and other LIHTC
requirements, similarly, any units receiving assistance from other federal programs shall
comply with all Federal and SHIP program requirements.
(15) Loans shall be provided for periods not exceeding 20 years, except for deferred payment
loans or loans that extend beyond 20 years which continue to serve eligible persons.
(16) Rental Units constructed or rehabilitated with SHIP funds shall be monitored for
compliance with tenant income requirements and affordability requirements or as required
in Section 420.9075 (3)(e). To the extent another governmental entity provides periodic
monitoring and determination, a municipality, county or local housing financing authority
may rely on such monitoring and determination of tenant eligibility.
(17) The LHAP meets the requirements of Section 420.907-9079 FS, and Rule Chapter 67-37
FAC.
(18) The provisions of Chapter 83-220, Laws of Florida have not been implemented (except for
Miami -Dade County).
Witness Chief Elected Official or designee
Witness Board of County Commissioners, Chairman
Date
OR
Attest:
(Seal)
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EXHIBIT E
RESOLUTION #: 2017 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY FLORIDA APPROVING THE LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN AS
REQUIRED BY THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ACT,
SUBSECTIONS 420.907-420.9079, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND RULE CHAPTER 67-37,
FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED BY THE STATE; AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF THE LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN FOR REVIEW AND
APPROVAL BY THE FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida enacted the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act,
Chapter 92-317 of Florida Sessions Laws, allocating a portion of documentary stamp taxes on deeds
to local governments for the development and maintenance of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Act, ss. 420.907-420.9079,
Florida Statutes (1992), and Rule Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code, requires local
governments to develop at least every three -years a Local Housing Assistance Plan outlining how
funds will be used; and
WHEREAS, the SHIP Act requires local governments to establish the maximum SHIP
funds allowable for each strategy within its Local Housing Assistance Plan; and
WHEREAS, the SHIP Act further requires local governments to establish an average area
purchase price for new and existing housing benefiting from awards made pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, as required by section 420.9075, F.S. If it is found that 5 percent of the
local housing distribution plus 5 percent of program income is insufficient to adequately pay the
necessary costs of administering the local housing assistance plan, the local government may use up
to 10 percent of the local housing distribution plus 5% of program income deposited into the trust
fund to administer the program.
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RESOLUTION #: 2017 -
WHEREAS, the Indian River County Community Development Department has prepared a
three-year Local Housing Assistance Plan for submission to the Florida Housing Finance
Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners made a determination that it is in the best
interest of the Indian River County citizens to submit the Local Housing Assistance Plan for review
and approval so as to qualify for said documentary stamp tax funds; and
WHEREAS, this resolution replaces and supersedes resolution #2015-050, that was
approved by the Board on April 21, 2015.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that:
Section 1: The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County hereby approve the
Local Housing Assistance Plan, as attached and incorporated hereto for submission
to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation as required by ss. 420.907-420-9079,
Florida Statutes, for fiscal years 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021.
Section 2: The Community Development Director, is hereby designated and authorized to
execute any documents and certifications required by the Florida Housing Finance
Corporation as related to the Local Housing Assistance Plan, and perform all
necessary and proper tasks to carry out the term and conditions of said plan.
Section 3: The County shall utilize up to 10 percent of the local housing distribution plus 5
percent of the program income deposited into the trust fund to administer the
program.
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Section 4: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner , and seconded by
Commissioner , and being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner, Joseph E. Flescher
Commissioner, Peter D. O'Bryan
Commissioner, Bob Solari
Commissioner, Tim Zorc
Commissioner, Susan Adams
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this day
of 2017.
Board of County Commissioners of
Indian River County
By:
Chairman
ATTEST by:
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
BY:
Dylan Reingold
County Attorney
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EXHIBIT F
No change to the Original Ordinance
EXHIBIT G
No Interlocal Agreement
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EXHIBIT H
STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM
INFORMATION SHEET
LOCAL GOVERNMENT:
CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL:
ADDRESS:
SHIP ADMINISTRATOR:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ADDITIONAL SHIP CONTACTS:
ADDRESS:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Indian River County, Florida
Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman,
Board of County Commissioners
1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Sasan Rohani, AICP, Chief, Long Range Planning
1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 226-1250 FAX: (772) 226-1922
srohan i (ii) ircgov.co m
Dawn Bradford, Housing Coordinator
1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
dbradford(a)ircgov.com
SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNER Bill Schutt, AICP
ADDRESS:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
bschutt@ircgov.com
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: NO (IF yes, list other participants in the inter -local agreement):
The following information must be furnished to the Corporation before any funds can be disbursed.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYER FEDERAL ID NUMBER: 59-6000674
MAIL DISBURSEMENT TO: Board of County Commissioners, Indian River ADDRESS:
1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
OR: IF YOUR FUNDS ARE ELECTRONICALLY TRANSFERRED PLEASE COMPLETE THE
ATTACHED FORM:
❑ NO CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS ELECTRONIC FORM SUBMITTED.
Provide any additional updates the Corporation should be aware of in the space below:
Please return this form to: SHIP PROGRAM MANAGER, FHFC 227 N. BRONOUGH ST, STE
5000 TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301 Fax: (850) 922-7253
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