11/09/2010
NEIGHBORHOOD & AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
November 9, 2010
Present: Peggy M. Cutkomp Vice-Chair
Laurel E. Braswell Board Member
Lisa Hughes Board Member
Linda Kemp Board Member
Vacant Seat Board Member
Absent: Kip Corriveau Chair
William R. Griffiths Board Member
Also Present: Geri Campos Lopez Economic Development & Housing Director
Jim Donnelly Economic Dev & Housing Assistant Director
Michael Holmes Housing Manager
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The Vice-Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
3 – Approval of Minutes
– August 10, 2010
Member Kemp moved to approve the minutes of the regular Neighborhood and
Affordable Housing Advisory Board meeting of August 10, 2010, as recorded and submitted in
written summation to each board member. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
4 – Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
See Exhibit: Staff Report Impediments to Fair Housing 2010-11-09
Housing Manager Michael Holmes said impediments were identified by the consortium’s
consultant; consortium members include the cities of Clearwater, Largo and St. Petersburg, and
Pinellas County. Mr. Holmes reviewed impediments listed in the analysis. The City will address
these issues during the next five years.
Concern was expressed that banks do not cooperate regarding short sales nor work with
those who have existing loans. Assistant Economic Development & Housing Director Jim
Donnelly discussed the current housing loan situation, which is unprecedented. The City is not
able to establish or enforce regulatory reforms. It was stated while credit tightening had slowed,
low income residents remain challenged. It was recommended that educational efforts be
enhanced. Mr. Donnelly said the City no longer receives funds to educate potential
homeowners; current regulations limit educational resources to home purchasers in Clearwater.
5 – Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 (NSP3)
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Mr. Donnelly said most funds granted to the consortium of Pinellas and Pasco counties
and the cities of Clearwater and Largo through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2
(NSP2) have been allocated. Of the City's $2.8 million in funds, $1.5 million will be allocated to
the Country Club townhomes, which will set aside 16 homes for families that earn 80% AMI
(Area Medium Income) or less. He said $780,000 will be dedicated to the Habitat for
Humanity's Stevens Creek subdivision. Two families have committed to subdivision homes.
Three homes will be part of Super Bowl week construction efforts. NSP funds will be used for
permitting, construction, financing, and down payment assistance.
Mr. Donnelly reported staff is negotiating with Pinellas County Community Development,
Pinellas County Housing Authority, and HUD (Housing & Urban Development) Department to
retain Section 8 vouchers that may be lost due to foreclosure proceedings at Norton
Apartments, a 48-unit complex in North Greenwood.
Mr. Donnelly said staff is developing an action plan for HUD, due March 1, 2011,
regarding the City's $1,247,220 entitlement for NSP3. The action plan will be based on a
mapping tool rather than census tracts. The mapping tool will calculate the severity of the
housing situation in an area and determine if available funds will make an economic impact
sufficient to stabilize neighborhoods. If it is determined that available funds are inadequate, the
money will be reallocated elsewhere.
6 - Next Scheduled Meeting - December 14, 2010
7 - Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m.
Attest:
Board Reporter,
C air, eighborhood & Affordable
Housing Advisory Board
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