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A�sen#; ' Stephen J�ffries Vice-Chair � ,� Also Present: Nina Bandani� ' /�ssistant Hausing Director ' . . F'atricia O. Sullivan Board Reparter . 3 � •. . �. The Cheir. called the mesting ta order at 10:00 a,m, at City Hall. ' To prouide continuity fvr r�ssarch. items are in agenda order althpugh not r�ecessarily. discussed in that prder. . � ITEfv{ #� - Ap,�roval of the..Minutes � • Member Groth maved ta approve the minutes of the meetinc� of Sep#ember 19, .. 2000 as recarded'anrJ su6mitted in written summatior� to each board member. The motion was duly seconded and carried ur�animausfy. � 1TEM #3 � Citizens ta be Heard � Lois Cormier complimented Habita# for H�manity for their ef#orts �n canstructing twa houses in the South Greenwood neighborhaod. CSF (Community Services Foundation) �xecutive Directar Jerry Spilatro said his , agency's grant funding for its �air Housing Program was eliminated from this year's City � budget. He saic� t��e termin�t+an of CSF's �rogram was nat discussed at NAHAB {Neighborhood &Af#orciable 1-fousing Aduisary Boardj meetir�gs, nor at the City Commission mee#ing when this year's funding was approv�d. He said he did nat learn of this chan�e until Octaber, after his agency's budget was finalized, Assistant Housing Directar Nina Bandoni said the City previausly h�ad fur�ded CS�'s fair housing program from the City`s administrative budget. Last year, the City Qiiminated ' fhree positians due ta budget�cuts. Pinel�as Cou�ty has a eomprehertsive pragr'am tnat wil! commit to meet the City's #air hausing needs for 5500 annually. This program meets the mna0101 . � 1 011i 6l01 . . i � . . ' . 3. •'� . . . , , � '1� l' � � .� . � d Consolidated Pian's fair ho�sing component. . Discussian Qrrsued regarding training opportunit9es and other benefits of thQ Cou�ty's pragram. Mr. Spilatro racommendeci that housing service participants be requirod tn attend budget classes. � � RC5 lReligiaus Community Services) Havan Ex�cutive Direct�r Lincia Amadei reported her agency i�ad its groundbrealcing for a new shelter on Ja�uary 12, 2�01. ITEM #4 — Sut�-Recipient Activitv Ret�orts �•' Ms. Bandoni said the sub-recipient activity reports co�er two months, beginr�ing October 'f, 2000. Many agencies F�ave had activity since then. She explained HEP � (Homeless �mergency i'roject] recently used funds budgeted during the pre�ious year. Lockheed Martin Pinellas Warks, funded by tne City with $18,000, ane-tenth of the agency's requ�st, is closing its operations and will nat use those funds. She reported e�en though Clearwa#er 5tars hacf adcfed a jab creation activity, USHUD jU,S. Department of Ho�sing & Urban Develapmen#1 had determined the program is a Pu�fic Service and cannat �e categarized as �conomic �evelopme�t. Staff is working with the agency ta ic�entify � other funding saurces. Sta�f wiEl distribute a summary of the programs, indicating the number of clients served. � ITEM #5 — Staff PrQSentations . ���� g) Arriend SHIP Plan to include�participation witi� Pinellas County in Single �amily Band .,;:�,s. , . financing pragram � � � Ms. Bandoni reviewed the bond-financing program, available tar first time � homebuyers at a borrowing rate 1% to 2% L�eEow the mar�Cet rate, The City's contribu#ion will allaw participants ta purchase homes in Clearwater, which mest Code. Shs recommended funding the pro�ram with S15Q,�00 of SHiP {5tate Housing Inc�ntive Part�ersf�ipi money. While the City's Housi�g Pool totaEs almost $1-mi�l9on, locai agencies are spending iess than $3�0,000 annually. AElacated tunds are not reaching quafi#ied recip�er�ts quickiy enough. In response to a questian, she said $44,000 in CD�G funds is allocated to the�.City for ref�abifitation. Thet money is not part of t�e Housing Pool. ' � � In respanse to a question, she said the City will negotiate its SH1P p1an. Staff has . . coiicems regarding several rnatters. The process includ�:s this presentation ta NAHAB, modificatian of the t�udget and SHlP plan, and negatiatians with Piriellas County and the State regarding the madifieations. '- Member Groth movec# to recommend negotiations move forward related to the Single �amily Bo�d financing pragram with Pinei[as Coun#y. The motion was dufy secanded. . In response to a quQStion, Ms. Bandoni said if the City dnes not participate .in the � program, its contribution would ba retumed. Discussion ensusd, � mna0109 • � 2. ' 0� 11 fi101 . I�.�1Si°� �.l,�irYirra�r�i1� f.S'ii���i �. . . ' , ' ' ' . . �f ,Y.�� �(, l r,: . . � • ' ; . . ' �`, �1 _—_ rr��s� � ����� a�����r �m�w�srr . ' �� . Mem�er Groth maved to amend his mation to acid that the item is to be brought beck ta NAHAB for final approval, The seconder agreed. � Upon the vote k�ein� taken, the motion c�rried unar�imously. b} Add �rovisior� to Ci#y's FY 2D01102 grant fe�r�ding cycls & a11 future cycles, Identi#ying arganixt�tians ta be funded if initia�iy selected organizatians �cannot he funded & 5etting time lins Ms. Bandoni suggested a process ta rank suh-recipisnts, which are nat funded. Shauld a selected agency fail to meet its goals and sp�i�d its alloeated funds, the process aut�matically would transfer the grant to the next ranked agency. After staff determines an a�ency is fafEing sf�or# af its goais, that agenoy wotald have an opportur�ity ta explain �rogram detays to NAHAB, In response to a questian, she suggested saciaf service � agencies primarily would be affected. 5he w�l! prepare reiated language and present it to the board for cominent, , '' c� R�cammend��ion regarding transferring $400,OOD from Housing Pool tp Rental Category ta f�nd proSpective rental proj�ct, �f necessary � � Ms. Bandani reported negotiations are underway regarding housing projects: �} tor , , profit -- apartme�ts and 21 non-profit - single-family residences, The 70-unit downtown �� re�tal�hat�sing pr4ject wauld have a 5U% set-aside for low- and mvderate•income rasidents. ;� � The other project will cnnstruct 12 houses in Sout� Gre�nwood. The prajacts meet City goals to create low and mos�erate ir�come housing op}�ortunities dow�town. She requested �, �he boarci approve the transfer o� 5400,000 from the Housing Pool to the rental category for the renta� projeet. The City previously has s�pported tv�ro similar rental projects. ln , response to a questian, she said staff is unaf�le ta budget for projects presented by de�elopers after the budget process is complete. Discussion ensued regarding the Hausing � Paol. fn respanse ta a question, Ms. Bando�i said after t�i� transfers, approximately 50.5- million would remain in the Housing Pool. Regarding ths apartment project, the City wauld hold the secand mortgage and a bank waulc� hnlcf the first mortgage. The City would charge a lower inter�st rate #han the ' bank. Based on a deed restriction, the developer wou6d be reauired to c��r�e low- and ' �� moderate-incame residen#s in set-aside units as much as 50% less rent than market rate ` a�artments, for the first � 5 to 20 years, Tf�e awner is responsibte for maintenance and lanciscapir�g. It was suggested further cfeveloprnent should be curtailed untii the ciraught . has eased. Concern was expressed the develaper may nn� maintain the complex. Tha � City's Consolidat�d Plan calls for adcfitiona! afifordable rental hausing. In response ta a question, Ms. Banc�oni said City Charter rules restrict the City from sQlling houses or �, prtipertles without City C�mmission approvaE. , Member Groth maved to recommend trartsferrit�g 5400,000 fram the Housing Poof to the rental categary to funcf a prospective rental proleat, if necessary. , ,`� mnaGl� 01 � � 3 0111 fi101 � ,; � � ! . � ' . ' ! I . ' � . ` . ' • �', . . f', ' , . . , _ f' , 1. � . . . i' . , ..:��' In response to � question, Ms, Bandoni said the 6uilde'r must meet all infrastructura � reguirements befors a construction permit is issued. The City's CRT {Community Response Team1 enfaroQS tho Code; which includes minimum maintenance requirements. She said �it � , is import�nt far the City to t�ave a variety of housing alternatives and to spend Housing Pool funds. It was s�ggested staff aid non-profit agencies ta meet tlieir construc#ian gaals. . , �'he m�tinn was duly seconded. � � � , It was suggested the City step in when bui[dinc�s are abandoned and rehabilitat� the ,. � properties. Ms. Banc�oni said Eagal staff is working to modify City requirements ta sell . � property to the highest bidder in order to provide more iots for affordable housing. In � response to a question,, she said additianal information will be farthcoming oncs the praject � is under contract. A�pr�va! .of this prnject would not establish a precedent. , ��� .� Upan �he, vote being taken, Members Groth, Turner, Hadges, Cutkomp and Smith, .� � �. and Chair Hunt vated "Aye"; Mem�ers .3opli� and Graham voted "Nay." Motion carried. �� � ; . . , � ITEM #fi — Oid Business � , � � �� aj �ebruary '�, 2009 - NOFA (Natice of Financial Atrail�b��ityi for CDBG (Cammunity '��: �' Deve�opment Btacfc Grant�IHOM� (Housing �pportunity Made EguakjlSHIP funding to apen. �_ . . . � , ln response to a question, Ms. Bandoni said the schedule meets deadEine s' ` � requirements for City Commissian appravak in July and receipt by USHUE? foy Aug�st ,15, � ; ,� ' 20�1. � . � b} March 20, 2001 — NAHAB meeting — A11 Usy 8us ToUr of Sub-Recipient Applicants � c) May 9 5, 2001 -- NAHAB meeting — Score Sub-Recipiertt Applicants ,� � , . � � ITEM �#7 — New Busi�ess —' None. ' � � � ITEM �8 - Announcements — No�e. � , � � lT�(VI #9 - Aciiournrnent , � � . - � � ' .� , 7he meetir�g adjourned et 1,1:35 a.m, � � � Chair � . � � � � Neighborhood & Affordable Hausing � Advisory Baard . . , � � a- , , ,. � . ; . ,�., �. A�test: � . �1.�1�.C�l�c. f'i � Baard Reporter � mna01 �1 �; 4 � Q � 01116I01 �.