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RESOLUTION NO. 94- 18
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, CERTIFYING TO THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS,
UNDER THE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION TAX
INCENTIVE PROGRAM, THAT THE HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH LOCAL
PLANS AND REGULATIONS.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs,
under the authority of Sections 220.183 and 624.5105, Florida Statutes,
offers certain tax incentives under the Community Contribution Tax Incentive
Program; and
WHEREAS, one of the requirements to be a recipient of these tax
incentives is that the sponsor obtain a resolution from the local government
stating that the project is consistent with local plans and regulations; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity has applied to Indian River County for
such a resolution and has presented its plans to the County; and
WHEREAS, the County finds that the plans are in fact consistent with
local plans and regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that a copy of this
resolution shall be presented to Habitat for Humanity for presentation to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs as certification that the Habitat for
Humanity's project, as attached to this resolution as Exhibit "A," is
consistent with local plans and regulations.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner MA c h t ,
and the motion was seconded by Commissioner E 9 a e r t , and, upon being
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman John W. Tippin Aye
Vice Chairman Kenneth R. Macht Aye
Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye
Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and
adopted , ,lei s` 18 day of January
, 1994.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIA RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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ATTACHMENT "a"
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is a condensed overview of the Habitat for Humanity ministry
(project) in Indian River County:
The basic tenet of Habitat for Humanity International is to
eliminate sub -standard housing throughout the world.
As an affiliate of the international organization, Indian
River County Habitat for Humanity, Inc. (a charitable, non-profit
organization) works with employed, low income, needy families in
Indian River County to build decent, simple and sturdy houses.
Occupant families are selected on a non-discriminatory basis. They
invest a given number of "sweat equity" hours in the construction
of their home and then buy the house at cost via a long-term, no -
interest mortgage. The mortgage is held by Habitat.
Habitat's basic 3 -bedroom, 1 -1/2 -bath, frame house contains
1047 square feet of living space. Construction of the house is
done by volunteers under the guidance of a licensed general
contractor, is consistent with the provisions of the Southern
Standard Building Codes, and is inspected accordingly by local
Building Department inspectors. Funds to buy the land and
materials for Habitat houses come from donations by churches,
individuals, foundations and other organizations who support the
Habitat philosophy of helping God's people in need.
Indian River County Habitat for Humanity's goal for 1994 is to
build three houses with qualified needy families. This program
will be expanded each year as funds permit. Our goal mirrors the
philosophy of Habitat International as we intend to work toward the
elimination of sub -standard housing in our community.