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NEI~HBORHOOD & AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
March 31, 1999
Present: Howard Groth
William Turner, Sr.
Milly Joplin
Mayme W. Hodges
Warren Hunt
Peggy M. Cutkomp
Joyce L. Smith
Vacant Seat
Chair
Vice-Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Absent: Rev. William Graham
Board Member
Also Present: Michael Holmes
Brenda Moses
Housing & Urban Development Assistant Director
Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
ITEM 1 - Introduction of NAHAB Board Members
Board members introduced themselves and noted their areas of representation.
ITEM 2 - Aooroval of Januarv 19, 1999. and Februarv 16, 1999, Minutes
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Member Hodges noted the board had made same motion on January 19, 1999, and
February 16, 1999, regarding the board's wishes regarding advertising methods. She reiterated
the board's recommendation that the City determine how to advertise meetings more effectively
and initiate the process.
, Member Hodges moved approval of the minutes of January 19, 1999, and February 16,
1999, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously. '
ITEM 3 - Citizens to be Heard - None.
ITEM 4 - Aooreciation of Service Award - Marv Mvhill
The award in appreciation of her service to the board will be mailed to former member
Mary Myhill.
ITEM 5 - Aoencv Presentations
Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation
Greg Schwartz, Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation, updated the board on
the progress of the CDC (Community Development Corporation). The COC is a nonprofit
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corporation that provides home ownership opportunities for eligible clients in Pinellas and
, Hillsborough counties. The CDC has contracts with various cities, including Clearwater. The
:/ COC was recently approved as an eligible agency to acquire real estate in Pasco County. The
COC has 3 programs: 1) acquisition rehab and sale program; 2) the downpayment assistance
p~ogram for purchase of existing real estate; and 3) the Homebuyers Club. Of the 230 people
assisted by the downpayment program, 7 have purchased homes in Clearwater.
Randy Harvey, Program Coordinator for the Homebuyers Club, said the agency is one of 2
HUD-approved counseling programs in Pinellas County. the Homebuyers Club is a non.profit
organization that offers pre-purchase and post-purchase home ownership counseling, education,
guidance, and sllpport on an individual basis to Pinellas County residents with the goal of owning
their own home. Referrals are accepted from other organizations including realtors, banks and
mortgage companies. In response to a question, he said 40% of total membership is below 50%
median income. The Homebuyers Club Newsletter is distributed' countywide and is published
monthly, providing the motivation, inspiration, and support system to encourage club members
to attain their goals. He reviewed the statistics of the program, including total membership,
household income of all enrolled members, and total homes purchased in Clearwater. He said
Clearwater has a higher percentage of lower income families enrolled in the program than the
county as a whole. The lower the income, the longer it takes to overcome obstacles toward
homeownership. The average purchase price countywide is $61,001; in Clearwater $58,028.
There are 315 families in Clearwater who have, or are participating in the program; with 75
participating in the past 12 months. In response to a question, he said family, incomes are
categorized according to HUD rules. He estimated the majority of individuals in the program
have an average income of $20,000. He said more people are moving into Clearwater than are
moving out. He reviewed the economic impact of the program, estimated expenses related to
the home purchase, and estimated residual economic impact.
ITEM 6 - SubQrantee Monitorinq Reports Discussion
It was recommended monitoring reports be completed by June or July.
ITEM 7 - Old Business
Informing the Public of NAHAS Meetings
It was noted this topic has been discussed a number of times. The Chair stated the
Tampa Tribune indicated their circulation in Clearwater is 5,000. The St. Petersburg Times said
circulation in Clearwater is 43,000. As the City advertises hearings, not meetings, concern was
expressed problems related to advertising NAHAS meetings remain unresolved. It was felt flyers
and circulars are not sufficient. Housing & Urban Development Assistant Director Michael
Holmes will discuss the issue with the new Assistant Director of Marketing & Communication. It
was stated another board had considered approaching the clergy to distribute fliers. It was
requested Mr. Holmes research if inserts could be prepared for water bills, and if meetings could
be advertised in the City magazine and on C-View. It was suggested a short summary of agenda
topics be included.
ITEM 8 - New Business
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Consolidated Plan Allocation/Ranking System Discussion
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Mr. Holmes said the City will begin advertising the application period for CDBG
(Community Development Block Grant), HOME (Housing Opportunity ~ade Equal), and SHIP
(State Housing Initiatives Program) funds. He estimated funding this year at $1 million from
. CDBG, $430,000 from HOME, and $700,000 from SHIP. The board wlll determine the method
to be used to recommend the allocation of funds. A list of proposed revisions based on HUD
methods was distributed regarding the Consolidated Plan and fund allocation.
The need for elderly housing was noted. It was remarked the board can reallocate funds
from areas they feel do not need assistance. The board's role In the Brownfields program was
questioned. Brownfields Coordinator Miles Bollogg has been invited to the next NAHAB meeting.
It was stated, NAHAS will become involved as soon as the Brownfields board determines a site
is acceptable for home ownership. It was felt NAHAB should be apprised of Brownfields
activities that relate to redevelopment and home ownership opportunities. Mr. Holmes said
when the Brownfields application was brought to the board, NAHAS had recommended it be
involved in the program. Minutes of that meeting were requested from Mr. Holmes. He said
NAHAB has not been asked to make Brownsfield related decisions. NAHAB requests to be
informed of Brownfields activities and how they correlate with NAHAB plans.
Election of NAHAB Chairman & Vice Chairman
Vice-Chair Turner withdrew his name from nomination.
Member Hodges moved to appoint Member Hunt as Chair. Member Hunt declined.
New members felt they did not have enough experience to accept the position. It was
reque~ted Mr. Holmes contact Member Graham to determine his interest in serving as Chair.
ITEM 9 - Announcements/Board Comments - None.
ITEM 10 - Next Reoular Meetino
The next meeting is scheduled for April 20, 1999, at 10:00 a.m. in City Commission
Chambers.
ITEM 11 - Adiournment
>\ The meeting adjourned at 10:53 a.m.
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Neighborhood & Affordable Housing
Advisory Board
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