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17-31RESOLUTION NO.17-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF CLEARWATER STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN COVERING STATE FISCAL YEARS 2016-2018; MODIFYING NEW CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION OF EXISTING HOMES WITH REHABILITATION, DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COSTS ASSISTANCE FOR EXISTING HOMES WITHOUT REHABILITATION AND OWNER OCCUPIED REHABILITATION STRATEGIES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the State of Florida enacted the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act, Chapter 92-317 of Florida Sessions Law, 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- 9079, Florida Statutes (1992), and Rule Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code, requires local governments to develop a one to three-year Local Housing Assistance Plan outlining how funds will be used, and WHEREAS, on April 16, 2015, City Council approved the city's 2016-2018 Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) identifying the city's strategies for use of available funding. Such strategies include limitations on funding and other criteria established for each strategy, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater finds that limitations on certain strategies under the city's LHAP need to be adjusted in order to increase the number of loans provided to qualified individuals by establishing certain terms and conditions that are more similar to the Pinellas County Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance program. Strategies needing adjustments are New Construction, Acquisition of Existing Homes with Rehabilitation, Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance for Existing Homes without Rehabilitation and Owner Occupied Rehabilitation. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City of Clearwater hereby amends the Local Housing Assistance Plan, as attached hereto and incorporated herein (Exhibit "A") for submission to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation as required by ss. 420.907-420.9079, Florida Statutes, for state fiscal years 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18. Resolution No. 17-31 Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of October , 2017. George N. Cretekos Mayor Approved as to form: Attest: Laura Mahony Assistant City Attorney lc,C_'ti-e_ Rosemarie Call City Clerk 2 Resolution No. 17-31 �",4 11 LXhIUI' SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 SHIP LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN (LHAP) 2015-2016, 2016-2017, and 2017-2018 BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL BAY tC) BEACH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING DEPARTMENT SHIP LHAP — Adopted April 16, 2015 As Amended, October, 2017 1 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 Table of Contents Title Pa2e #: Section I. General Program Description: 4 Section II. LHAP Strategies: A: New Construction 7 B: Acquisition of Existing Homes with Rehabilitation 10 C: Down Payment Assistance for Existing Homes without Rehabilitation 14 D: Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation 17 E: Multi -Family Housing 20 F: Disaster Mitigation Strategy 23 Section III. LHAP Incentive Strategies: A: Expedited Permitting 24 B: Ongoing Review Process 24 C: The allowance of flexibility densities for affordable housing 25 D: The reduction of parking setback requirements for affordable housing 25 E: The allowance of flexible lot configurations, including zero -lot -line configuration for 26 affordable housing F: The preparation of a printed inventory of locally -owned public lands suitable for affordable 26 housing G: The support of development near transportation hubs, and major employment centers 27 and mixed -used development Section IV. Exhibits: Administrative Budget for each fiscal year covered in the Plan Exhibit A Deadlines for Encumbrances and Expenditures Exhibit B Housing Delivery Goals Charts (HDGC) for each fiscal year covered in the Plan Exhibit C Certification Page Exhibit D Adopting Resolution Exhibit E Information Sheet Exhibit F Consolidated Action Plan Application Exhibit G 2 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 I. General Program Description: A. Name of the participating local government and Interlocal if Applicable: CITY OF CLEARWATER Interlocal: Yes No X If "Yes", name of participating local government(s) in the Interlocal Agreement; A copy of the Interlocal Agreement must be attached as Exhibit H. B. Purpose of the program: Creation of the Plan is for the purpose of: 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: 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 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 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 or programs. G. Public Input: Public input was solicited through face to face meetings with housing providers, social service providers and local lenders and neighborhood associations. Public input was solicited through the local newspaper in the advertising of the Local Housing Assistance Plan and the Notice of Funding Availability. 3 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 H. Advertising and Outreach: SHIP funding availability shall be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation and periodicals serving ethnic and diverse neighborhoods, at least 30 days before the beginning of the application period. If no funding is available due to a waiting list, no notice of funding availability is required. 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. J. Support Services and Counseling: Support services are available from various sources. Available support services may include but are not limited to: Homeownership Counseling (Pre and Post), Credit Counseling, Tenant Counseling and Transportation. K. 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: X U.S. Treasury Department Local HFA Numbers L. 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. 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. M. 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. 4 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 N. 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 $3,000 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. O. Administrative Budget: A line -item budget of proposed Administrative Expenditures is attached as Exhibit A. City of Clearwater finds that the moneys deposited in the local housing assistance trust fund shall be used to administer and implement the local housing assistance plan. 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(17), 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 Clearwater City Council has adopted the above findings in the resolution attached as Exhibit E. P. Program Administration: Administration of the local housing assistance plan will be wholly performed and maintained by the CITY OF CLEARWATER . Q. Essential Service Personnel Definition (required): Persons whose household income do not exceed 120% of AMI, as updated annually from the Department of Urban Development and distributed annually by the Florida Housing Corporation and adjusted for family size, including: teachers and educators, other school district and university employees, police and fire personnel; health care personnel, construction industry personnel; Federal, State, County, and local government personnel, information technology industry personnel, food service personnel; service personnel, retail workers, tourism industry personnel; the occupation in demand with the most employees, the occupations in demand gaining the most new jobs according to the Agency of Workforce Innovation (AWI); 5 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 R. Describe efforts to incorporate Green Building and Energy Saving products and processes (required): The City of Clearwater promotes the use of green housing construction and rehabilitation techniques. The City created a Plan called "Greenprint" to address this citywide. Below are excerpts from the City's Comprehensive Plan: C.1.10 Objective — Recognizing that sustainable building techniques contribute to keeping housing units affordable over the long term by reducing energy consumption, lowering utility bills and decreasing maintenance costs, the City of Clearwater will promote the use of green housing construction and renovation and rehabilitation techniques. Policies: C.1.10.1 Encourage affordable housing projects that are constructed consistent with US Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles or Florida Green Building Coalition's (FGBC) Green Land Development and Building Standards. C.1.10.2 Encourage construction of efficient and lasting homes by developing Green Building standards, using resources such as those available through Global Green USA. C.1.10.3 Provide "green building information" to local area housing providers. C.1.10.4 Work with the local chapter of the USGBC to provide information regarding LEED renovation techniques at Neighborhood Week and other outreach events. C.1.10.5 Develop prototypical xeriscape plans that can be provided to local area housing non- profits and neighborhood associations. Community Sustainability Plan Clearwater Greenprint is a community sustainability plan that identifies a series of tangible actions across eight topic areas that have the potential to reduce energy consumption, pollution and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while stimulating the local economy and improving the quality of life. The topic areas include education and awareness, green energy and buildings, transportation, land use and urban form, water resources, waste management, food production, and green business and jobs. Through creating and implementing Clearwater Greenprint, the City of Clearwater government is leading a community -wide effort to understand the challenges of today with a view toward creating a sustainable future. The strategies included in Clearwater Greenprint provide a framework for government, resident and business actions in the short, medium and long term. In addition to the City's comprehensive plan, the department applies green principles in all new construction and rehabilitation projects. The City's specifications for new and existing homes are tailored to meet green standards. Whenever repairs are necessary and performed on a house, green initiatives will be used to include, but not be limited to, low E windows, insulation is minimum R30, exterior doors are insulated, all windows and doors seals are in place, hot water heater is in good condition and operating properly and attic has proper ventilation to better control temperatures. 6 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 Section H. LHAP Strategies: A. a. Summary of the Strategy: The City of Clearwater through eligible developers and sub -recipients may use SHIP funds for the development of new housing units. The costs may include acquisition, site improvement and building costs to include innovative design and green principles. The City's specifications for new homes are tailored to meet green standards. The City may use SHIP funds as a match for the HOME program to loan funds to eligible developers for the construction of new housing units, and in some cases, acquisition of vacant properties and infrastructure costs for new housing development. Assistance will be repaid when the unit is sold to an eligible buyer. b. Fiscal Years Covered: 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 c. Income Categories to be served: This strategy will serve eligible homebuyers with income at or below 120% of the area median income, adjusted for family size as published annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and distributed by Florida Housing Finance Corporation. d. Maximum award: Maximum award is noted on Housing Delivery Goal Charts. e. Terms of the award: Interest Rate, Repayment (hard pay, forgiveness), Recapture and Default. For the Developer: • A deferred payment mortgage and note not to exceed 12 months • Interest rate 0% 7 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 • Full payment is required when the home is sold to an eligible buyer • The loan becomes due and payable if at the end of the loan term, the home is not sold, or if the home does not have a sales contract. For the Homebuyer: Zero percent (0%) subordinate mortgages will be available to eligible homebuyers of the new housing units for down payment and closing costs assistance with the following stipulations: • The payments are deferred for five (5) years with monthly payments commencing at the end of the deferred period and amortized over twenty (20) years. • The City's loan term is Twenty five (25) years. • The maximum assistance provided under this strategy will be $22,000; however, the maximum loan amount will not exceed $20,000. • Loans will be secured by a Mortgage and Note and recorded in the public records of Pinellas County until satisfied. • The loan becomes due and payable if one of the following occurs: o Death of the borrower(s). In the event the homeowner should die, this strategy allows for assumption by eligible heirs o Upon sale or transfer of title o Property is vacated and no longer the primary residence of the borrower o Property is converted into rental unit o Any refinancing with cash out or debt consolidation In the event of non-payment or other default defined above, the City will follow its "Workout and Foreclosure" Policy. Also, the language below is included in the mortgage note: The Note Holder shall have the optional right to declare the amount of the total balance hereof to be due and forthwith payable in advance of the Maturity Date upon the occurrence of any Event of Default or failure to perform in accordance with any of the terms and conditions set forth in the Subordinate Mortgage. Upon exercise of this option by the Note Holder, the entire principal shall bear interest at the rate of three percent (3%) per annum. Forbearance to exercise this option with respect to any failure or breach of the Borrower shall not constitute a waiver of the right as to any continuing failure or breach or any subsequent failure or breach. SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 f. Recipient Selection Criteria: Assistance is provided on a first -qualified, first-served basis while funds remain available. All recipients will be income eligible as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's median family income limits adjusted for household size. Property purchased must be the primary residence of the buyer. Should funds not be available at any time, a City created "Waiting List" will be utilized and eligible clients will be assisted when funds are available. To qualify for assistance, an eligible participant must meet the following requirements: • The applicant is not required to be a First -Time Homebuyer (as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) to qualify for assistance, but they cannot own a property at the time of closing. In addition, households that have been assisted with any City funds within the past five (5) years are ineligible to receive funding again through any of the Housing Division's Programs, unless there is some form of "hardship" as defined below. Hardship determination will be determined and approved on a case-by-case basis by the Director of the Department. Examples of hardship: Divorce, Permanent layoff, physical or mental disability, fire, flood or disaster, death of a household family member. g. Sponsor Selection Criteria and duties, if applicable: All program sponsors or sub -recipients will be selected using the City's Consolidated Action Plan Application. Eligible sponsors or sub -recipients that provide assistance under this program will be required to contractually commit and comply with all SHIP program requirements. Criteria include: • The not-for-profit corporation must have received a tax-exempt ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under section 501 c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. • The not-for-profit corporation must be organized and established under the laws of the State of Florida. • The not-for-profit or for-profit corporation must have financial accountability standards that permit the Economic Development & Housing Department to verify organizational capacity for projects. 9 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 • The not-for-profit or for-profit corporation must have experience in providing housing assistance and/or development appropriate to this strategy. h. Additional Information: Other state, federal, county, private and homeowners contributions may be leveraged with SHIP funds. Mobile homes are not eligible for assistance. a. Summary of the Strategy: The City of Clearwater through eligible developers and sub -recipients may use SHIP funds to acquire, rehabilitate and resell single-family housing units. The costs may include acquisition, rehabilitation (to include innovative design and green principles) and other costs associated with the resale of the single-family unit. The City may use SHIP funds as a match for the HOME program to loan funds to eligible developers and sub -recipients for the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing housing units. Assistance will be repaid when the unit is sold to an eligible buyer. Under this strategy, Community Land Trust principles may be utilized. The community land trusts become the stewards of land and maintain it permanently beginning with a ninety-nine year, renewable ground lease. Developers may purchase homes to be placed in a Community Land Trust. The homebuyers only own their home and sign a long-term lease on the land their home sits on. This ensures the affordability of the home because the homebuyer only obtains a mortgage on the structure. For the Homebuyer: The City of Clearwater through its housing programs and through its sub -recipients may use SHIP funds to provide down payment and closing costs assistance to eligible very -low to moderate -income homebuyers of existing rehabilitated homes. To qualify for assistance, applicants must be able to obtain a first mortgage from a 10 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 licensed lending institution. This first mortgage cannot exceed a term of 30 years with a fixed-rate.. All Buyers must have completed at least eight (8) hours of homebuyer education through a HUD -approved housing counseling agency. b. Fiscal Years Covered: c. 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 Income Categories to be served: This strategy will serve eligible homebuyers with income at or below 120% ofIthe area median income, adjusted for family size as published annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and distributed by Florida Housing Finance Corporation. d. Maximum award: Maximum award is noted on the Housing Delivery Goal Charts. e. Terms of the award: Interest Rate, Repayment (hard pay, forgiveness), Recapture and Default. For the Developer: • A deferred payment mortgage and note not to exceed 12 months • Interest rate is 0% • Full payment is required when the home is sold to an eligible buyer • The loan becomes due and payable if at the end of the loan term, the home is not sold, or if the home does not have a sale contract. For the Homebuyer: Zero percent (0%) subordinate mortgages will be available to eligible homebuyers for down payment and closing costs assistance with the following stipulations: • The payments are deferred for five (5) years with monthly payments commencing at the end of the deferred period and amortized over Twenty (20) years. • The City's loan term is not to exceed twenty-five (25) years • Loans will be secured by a Mortgage and Note and recorded in the public records of Pinellas County, Florida until satisfied • The loan becomes due and payable if one of the following occurs: 11 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 o Death of a borrower(s). In the event the homeowner should die, this strategy allows for assumption by eligible heirs o Upon sale or transfer of title o Property is vacated and no longer the primary residence of the borrower o Property is converted into a rental unit o Any refinancing with cash out or debt consolidation o In the event of non-payment or other default defined above, the City will follow its "Workout and Foreclosure" Policy Also, the language below is included in the mortgage note: The Note Holder shall have the optional right to declare the amount of the total balance hereof to be due and forthwith payable in advance of the Maturity Date upon the occurrence of any Event of Default or failure to perform in accordance with any of the terms and conditions set forth in the Subordinate Mortgage. Upon exercise of this option by the Note Holder, the entire principal shall bear interest at the rate of three percent (3%) per annum. Forbearance to exercise this option with respect to any failure or breach of the Borrower shall not constitute a waiver of the right as to any continuing failure or breach or any subsequent failure or breach. f. Recipient Selection Criteria: Assistance is provided on a first -qualified, first-served basis while funds remain available. All recipients will be income eligible as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's median family income limits adjusted for household size. Property purchased must be the primary residence of the buyer. Should funds not be available at any time, a City created "Waiting List" will be utilized and eligible clients will be assisted when funds are available. To qualify for assistance, an eligible buyer must meet the following requirements: • The applicant is not required to be a First -Time Homebuyer (as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) to qualify for assistance, but they cannot own a property at the time of closing. • In addition, households that have been assisted with any City funds within 12 g. SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 the past five (5) years are ineligible to receive funding again through any of the Housing Division's Programs, unless there is some form of "hardship" Hardship determination will be determined and approved on a case-by-case basis by the Director of the Department. Examples of hardship include: divorce, permanent layoff, physical or mental disability, fire, flood or natural disaster or the death of a family member. Sponsor Selection Criteria and duties, if applicable: All program sponsors or sub -recipients will be selected using the City's Consolidated Action Plan Application. Eligible sponsors or sub -recipients that provide assistance under this program will be required to contractually commit and comply with all SHIP program requirements. Criteria include: • The not-for-profit corporation must have received a tax-exempt ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under section 501 c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code • The not-for-profit corporation must be organized and established under the laws of the State of Florida • The not-for-profit or for-profit corporation must have financial accountability standards that permit the Economic Development & Housing Department to verify organizational capacity for project • The not-for-profit or for-profit corporation must have experience in providing housing assistance and/or development appropriate to this strategy. h. Additional Information: All properties being purchased must meet the HUD livability standards. An inspection is required to verify that the property meets applicable safety/code requirements. If repairs are required to bring a property to HUD livability standards and the cost for the repairs exceed $1,000.00, the property will be coded as "down payment and closing costs with rehabilitation". If the seller can provide documentation to show that the property had repairs over $1,000.00 completed within the past twelve (12) months, the property will also be coded as "down payment and closing costs assistance with rehabilitation". 13 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 Other state, federal, county, private and homeowners contributions may be leveraged with SHIP funds. Mobile homes are not eligible for assistance. a. Summary of the Strategy: The City of Clearwater through its housing programs and through its sub -recipients will use SHIP funds to provide down payment and closing costs assistance to eligible very -low to moderate -income homebuyers of existing homes. To qualify for assistance, applicants must be able to obtain a first mortgage from a licensed lending institution. This first mortgage cannot exceed a term of 30 years with a fixed-rate. . All Buyers must have completed at least eight (8) hours of homebuyer education through a HUD -approved housing counseling agency. b. Fiscal Years Covered: 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 c. Income Categories to be served: This strategy will serve eligible homebuyers with income at or below 120% of the area median income, adjusted for family size as published annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and distributed by Florida Housing Finance Corporation. d. Maximum award: Maximum award is noted on the Housing Delivery Goal Charts. e. Terms of the award: Interest Rate, Repayment (hard pay, forgiveness), Recapture and Default. Zero percent (0%) subordinate mortgages will be available to eligible homebuyers for down payment and closing costs assistance with the following stipulations: • The maximum assistance provided under this strategy will be $22,000; however, the maximum loan amount will not exceed $20,000. 14 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 • The payments are deferred for five (5) years with monthly payments commencing at the end of the deferred period and amortized over Twenty (20) years. • The City's loan term is twenty five (25) years • Loans will be secured by a Mortgage and Note and recorded in the public records of Pinellas County, Florida until satisfied • The loan becomes due and payable if one of the following occurs: o Death of a borrower(s). In the event the homeowner should die, this strategy allows for assumption by eligible heirs o Upon sale or transfer of title o Property is vacated and no longer the primary residence of the borrower o Property is converted into a rental unit In the event of non-payment or other default defined above, the City will follow its "Workout and Foreclosure" Policy. Also, the language below is included in the mortgage note: The Note Holder shall have the optional right to declare the amount of the total balance hereof to be due and forthwith payable in advance of the Maturity Date upon the occurrence of any Event of Default or failure to perform in accordance with any of the terms and conditions set forth in the Subordinate Mortgage. Upon exercise of this option by the Note Holder, the entire principal shall bear interest at the rate of three percent (3%) per annum. Forbearance to exercise this option with respect to any failure or breach of the Borrower shall not constitute a waiver of the right as to any continuing failure or breach or any subsequent failure or breach. f. Recipient Selection Criteria: Assistance is provided on a first -qualified, first-served basis while funds remain available. All recipients will be income eligible as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's median family income limits adjusted for household size: Property purchased must be the primary residence of the buyer. Should funds not be available at any time, a City created "Waiting List" will be utilized and eligible clients will be assisted when funds are available. 15 g. SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 To qualify for assistance, an eligible participant must meet the following requirements: • The applicant is not required to be a First -Time Homebuyer (as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) to qualify for assistance, but they cannot own a property at the time of closing. • In addition, households that have been assisted with City funds within the past five (5) years are ineligible to receive funding again through any of the Housing Division's Programs, unless there is some form of "hardship" as defined below. Hardship determination will be determined and approved on a case-by-case basis by the Director of the Department. Examples of hardship: divorce, permanent layoff, physical or mental disability, fire, flood or natural disaster, or the death of a family member. Sponsor Selection Criteria and duties, if applicable: All program sponsors or sub -recipients will be selected using the City's Consolidated Action Plan Application. Eligible sponsors or sub -recipients that provide assistance under this program will be required to contractually commit and comply with all SHIP program requirements. Criteria include: • The not-for-profit corporation must have received a tax-exempt ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under section 501 c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code • The not-for-profit corporation must be organized and established under the laws of the State of Florida • The not-for-profit or for-profit corporation must have financial accountability standards that permit the Economic Development & Housing Department to verify organizational capacity for project • The not-for-profit or for-profit corporation must have experience in providing housing assistance and/or development appropriate to this strategy. h. Additional Information: All properties being purchased must meet the HUD livability standards. An inspection is required to verify that the property meets applicable safety/code requirements. 16 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 Other state, federal, county, private and homeowners contributions may be leveraged with SHIP funds. Mobile homes are not eligible for assistance. a. Summary of the Strategy: The City of Clearwater will provide funds for the rehabilitation of owner -occupied single-family residences located within the city limits of Clearwater. The City will award funds for the rehabilitation of owner -occupied, income -eligible households on a first -qualified, first-served basis. Funds for assistance may be used by the homeowner for housing rehabilitation such as, but not limited to, the following: • Correct housing code deficiencies • Adapt the residence to meet accessibility needs of a disabled family member In cases where the health, safety and welfare of the household are in jeopardy, they shall receive priority and the Housing Manager shall evaluate the situation to determine if the work may be done as emergency repairs. Such things that are considered "emergency repairs" are: • Structural components that show signs of imminent collapse • Inoperable heating systems during the winter months • Water leaks in walls or foundation • Roof leaks causing electrical hazards, ceiling collapse or structural damage • Inoperable exterior doors and/or windows, preventing emergency egress • Falling ceiling • Lead-based paint • ADA modifications of an immediate nature Priority will be given to special needs and elderly household homes that need renovations to allow them to remain independent in their homes, and prevent them from having to move into an assisted living type arrangement. Improvements may include things as: • Wheel chair ramps • Widening of doorways • Lowering of cabinets 17 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 • Installation of grab -bars • Visual guiding systems for the hearing impaired b. Fiscal Years Covered: 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 c. Income Categories to be served: The strategy will serve all eligible recipients with income at or below 120% of the area median income, adjusted for family size as published annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and distributed by Florida Housing Finance Corporation. d. Maximum award: Maximum award is noted on the Housing Delivery Goal Charts. e. Terms of the award: Interest Rate, Repayment (hard pay, forgiveness), Recapture and Default. The award will be either a thirty-year zero percent deferred loan or a twenty-year zero percent payment loan. To qualify for a thirty-year zero percent deferred loan, eligible recipients must meet the following criteria: • The recipient's household income must be at or below thirty percent (30%) of the Area Median Income (AMI) • The recipient's current housing debt exceeds thirty five percent (35%) of their gross monthly income The deferred loan is satisfied at the end of thirty (30) years, if no default occurs. Twenty-year Zero Percent Payment Loans. All eligible recipients with household income above thirty percent (30%) of the (AMI), and current housing debt below thirty five percent (35%) of their gross monthly income will repay the rehabilitation assistance at zero percent with the following stipulations: • The payments are deferred for 120 days from the note date with monthly payments commencing at the end of the deferred period and amortized over twenty (20) years • Loans will be secured by a Mortgage and Note and recorded in the public 18 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 records of Pinellas County, Florida until satisfied The loan becomes immediately due and payable if one of the following occurs: • Death of a borrower(s). In the event the homeowner should die, this strategy allows for assumption by eligible heirs • Upon sale or transfer of title • Property is vacated and no longer the primary residence of the borrower • Property is converted into rental unit • Any refinancing with cash out or debt consolidation In the event of non-payment or other default defined above, the City will follow its "Workout and Foreclosure" Policy. Also, the language below is included in the mortgage note: The Note Holder shall have the optional right to declare the amount of the total balance hereof to be due and forthwith payable in advance of the Maturity Date upon the occurrence of any Event of Default or failure to perform in accordance with any of the terms and conditions set forth in the Mortgage Documents. Upon exercise of this option by the Note Holder, the entire principal shall bear interest at the rate of three percent (3%) per annum. Forbearance to exercise this option with respect to any failure or breach of the Borrower shall not constitute a waiver of the right as to any continuing failure or breach or any subsequent failure or breach f. Recipient Selection Criteria: Assistance is provided on a first -qualified, first-served basis while funds remain available. All recipients will be income eligible with priority given to the special needs and elderly household homes that need renovations to help them remain independent in their homes. Should funds not be available at any time, a City created "Waiting List" will be utilized and eligible clients will be assisted when funds are available. In addition, households that have been assisted through the rehabilitation strategy with City funds within the past Ten (10) years are ineligible to receive funding again through this strategy, unless there is some form of "hardship" as defined below. Hardship determination will be determined and approved on a case-by-case basis by the Director of the Department. Examples of hardship: Divorce, Permanent layoff, physical or mental disability, fire, flood or disaster, death of a household family member. 19 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 g. Sponsor Selection Criteria and duties, if applicable: N/A h. Additional Information: The City will incorporate energy-efficient improvements to reduce energy costs and hurricane standards will be used when replacing windows and doors based on funding availability. Specific improvements include, but are not limited to: • Installation of energy-efficient doors and windows • Replacement of heating and/or cooling systems with high energy -efficiency units • Installing R30 insulation • Energy star appliances and water heater • Low consumption toilets and faucets • Bracing and strapping Mobile homes are not eligible for assistance. a. Summary of the Strategy: Funds may be provided as loans to support the acquisition, rehabilitation and or new construction of multi -family housing, including single -room occupancy, transitional housing, or the housing portion of a mixed-use facility and or mixed -income projects. Funds may be used as a match for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's HOME program and various other programs offered by the federal government and the State of Florida to construct and preserve multi -family housing. b. Fiscal Years Covered: 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 c. Income Categories to be served: This strategy will serve all eligible recipients with income at or below 120% of the area median income, adjusted for family size as published annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and distributed by Florida Housing Finance Corporation. 20 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 d. Maximum award: Maximum award is noted on Housing Delivery Goal Charts. e. Terms of the award: Interest Rate, Repayment (hard pay, forgiveness), Recapture and Default. Recapture will be in compliance with the SHIP Program requirements to ensure affordability. When HOME funds are used with SHIP funds, the City will use the recapture provision for the repayment of the loan should the Borrower not abide with the affordability period or any other default provision in the mortgage, note or the restrictive covenant. In accordance with the City's policy, the terms of the City's funding for multi- family acquisition, rehabilitation or new construction developments will vary from project to project, depending on the economics of the development. Loans for eligible rental housing constructed, rehabilitated or otherwise assisted under this strategy must be reserved for eligible persons for at least the term of the assistance. A restrictive covenant will be recorded to ensure that units remain affordable for the prescribed period of time. The City, eligible sponsor or appointed designee, shall annually monitor and determine tenant eligibility throughout the compliance period. For those developments that Florida Housing Finance and other approved entities provide the same monitoring and determination, the City may rely on such monitoring and determination of tenant eligibility. Eligible sponsors that offer rental housing for sale before the end of the compliance period or that have remaining mortgages funded under this strategy must give a right of first refusal to the City for purchase at the current market value for the continued occupancy of eligible persons. Also, the language below is included in the mortgage note: The Note Holder shall have the optional right to declare the amount of the total balance hereof to be due and forthwith payable in advance of the Maturity Date upon the occurrence of any Event of Default or failure to perform in accordance with any of the terms and conditions set forth in the Subordinate Mortgage. Upon exercise of this option by the Note Holder, the entire principal shall bear interest at the rate of _ percent (%) per annum. Forbearance to exercise this option with respect to any failure or breach of the Borrower shall not constitute a waiver of the right as to any continuing failure or breach or any 21 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 subsequent failure or breach. f. Recipient Selection Criteria: The SHIP -assisted units in a rental housing project will be occupied only by households that are verified as very -low to moderate -income families. Maximum monthly rent limits will be those established annually by HUD. g. Sponsor Selection Criteria and duties, if applicable Eligible sponsors will be selected using the City's Consolidated Action Plan Application. Eligible persons, sponsors or sub -recipients that provide assistance under this program will be required to contractually commit and comply with all SHIP program requirements. Criteria include: • The not-for-profit corporation must have received a tax-exempt ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under section 501 c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code • The not-for-profit corporation must be organized and established under the laws of the State of Florida • The not-for-profit or for-profit corporation must have financial accountability standards that permit the Economic Development & Housing Department to verify organizational capacity for the project The not-for-profit corporation must have experience in development appropriate to this strategy h. Additional Information: None a. Summary of the Strategy: In the case of natural or man-made disasters, priorities will need to be changed to 22 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 meet emergency conditions. This strategy will only be used if a declaration by the State of Florida and/or federal government of a disaster is issued. SHIP funds will be used to leverage available federal, state and insurance funds to provide assistance to eligible households for the purpose of repairing eligible housing. Use of funds would be available for the following activities: • Purchase of emergency supplies to waterproof damaged homes • Interim repairs to avoid further damage, such as tree and debris removal • Payment of insurance deductibles for rehabilitation of homes covered under homeowners' insurance policies b. Fiscal Years Covered: 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 c. Income Categories to be served: This strategy will serve all eligible recipients with income at or below 120% of the area median income, adjusted for family size as published annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and distributed by Florida Housing Finance Corporation. d. Maximum award: Maximum award is noted on the Housing Delivery Goal Charts. e. Terms of the award: Interest Rate, Repayment (hard pay, forgiveness), Recapture and Default. Assistance provided under this strategy will be in the form of a grant. f. Recipient Selection Criteria: Applicants must own and occupy the property as principal residence. The residence must have been damaged in a declared natural or man-made disaster. Applicants must be income -eligible, and will be served on a first -qualified, first-served basis while funds remain available. The property must be located within the City limits of Clearwater. Applicants must be current on mortgage secured by the property, property taxes and homeowners insurance. g. Sponsor Selection Criteria and duties, if applicable: 23 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 Eligible sponsors will be selected using the City's Consolidated Action Plan Application or any method(s) that the City may develop to expedite the Selection of Eligible Sponsor during a disaster. h. Additional Information: None This strategy will be implemented only in the event of a natural or man-made disaster declaration using any SHIP funds that have not been encumbered. 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.: 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. The Planning and Development Department expedites the review of any site plan, land use amendment, rezoning, or annexation application for an affordable housing project within the City of Clearwater. According to the City's Development Code, an affordable housing project (rehabilitation or new construction), can be approved through the City's Development Review Committee Process. If a public hearing is needed, the project is scheduled for the immediate next session of the Community Development Board (CDB). Some affordable housing projects (rehabilitation or new construction) are approved administratively; otherwise the project goes to the immediate next session of the Community Development Board. Provide a description of the procedures used to implement this strategy: Expedited Permitting. For Building Permit Applications, the City has a "Request for Expedited Processing for Affordable Housing Activity Form" available through the Economic Development and Housing Department. This form allows the application to be expedited through the review process. 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. The City has a process in place by which it considers, before adoption, policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations, or plan provisions that increase the cost of housing. Provide a description of the procedures used to implement this strategy: The Senior Executive Team of the City of Clearwater meets every two weeks to discuss and review upcoming agenda items on the City Council's meeting schedule. As part of this meeting, the City Clerk reviews with each department Director proposed items on the agenda, which includes policies, procedures, ordinances, 24 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 resolutions and plan provisions for action by the City Council. Any actions that have the potential to affect the cost of housing are addressed as part of this process. Any determinations made by the Economic Development and Housing Department and the affected Department will be included as part of the agenda summary to the City Council on that particular item. The City Council agenda summary and all supporting materials are available on the City's website at www.myclearwater.com. C. Name of the Strategy: The allowance of flexibility densities for affordable housing. The City encourages flexible densities for affordable housing development in both the Future Land Use Element and the Housing Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Provide a description of the procedures used to implement this strategy. "Policy A.2.2.7 — The City will provide density bonuses for affordable housing developments that demonstrate that a minimum of 15% of the total units are reserved as affordable housing units. Such bonuses shall not exceed 50% of the density permitted by the Future Land Use Map and shall not include properties located in the Coastal Storm Area. The density bonus shall be established by ordinance in the Community Development Code". The City grants flexibility in densities to developers through the City's Community Development Code, which establishes flexibility criteria for specific uses requiring additional development review. D. Name of the Strategy: The reduction of parking setback requirements for affordable housing The City encourages the reduction of parking and setback requirements for affordable housing in the Housing Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Provide a description of the procedures used to implement this strategy The following policies in the Housing Element support the reduction of parking and setback requirements for affordable housing: "Policy C.1.9.2 — Allow flexibility with regard to off-street parking to accommodate density bonuses associated with affordable housing developments provided the project design does not detract from the established or emerging character of immediate vicinity." "Policy C.1.9.3 — Allow flexibility with regard to off-street parking for projects containing affordable housing units located within 1,000 feet of a transit stop." The City currently allows flexibility in parking and setback requirements for affordable housing though the City's Community Development Code, which establishes flexibility criteria for specific uses requiring additional development review. E. Name of the Strategy: The allowance of flexible lot configurations, including zero -lot - line configuration for affordable housing 25 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 The City currently allows for site plan flexibility through the development review process, as supported by the City's Community Development Code and article 2, which establishes flexibility criteria for specific uses requiring additional development review. Such criteria may allow for more flexible site plan configurations, but may also require an improved site plan to document how the flexibility will result in better design and /or appearance. For example, the flexibility criteria tied to residential infill projects within the High Density Residential (HDR") District include: Provide a description of the procedures use to implement is strategy The City currently allows for site plan flexibility through the development review process, as supported by the City's Community Development Code and Article 2. Zoning Districts therein establish flexibility criteria for specific uses. Such criteria may allow for more flexible site plan configurations, but may also require an improved site plan to document how the flexibility will result in better design and/or appearance. The allowance of flexible site plan configurations, including zero -lot line configurations for affordable housing, must be sensitive to the character and context of existing neighborhoods. To this end, the City's incentives for affordable housing include compatibility criteria in conjunction with the density bonus as follows: Article 3, Division 9, Section 3-920.A.3.c.i. Compatibility Criteria - b. Proportionality and scale of the proposed development shall be consistent with the community character of the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development. c. The overall aesthetics of the proposed development shall be compatible with or an improvement to the community character as determined by the community development coordinator. F. Name of the Strategy: The preparation of a printed inventory of locally -owned public lands suitable for affordable housing. The City maintains an inventory of locally -owned public lands suitable for affordable housing. Provide a description of the procedures use to implement is strategy: The City of Clearwater on February 21, 2008 adopted Resolution 08-01, which established the affordable housing inventory list per statutory requirements. To facilitate affordable housing projects, the City maintains an inventory of publicly -owned land suitable for affordable housing titled, "Affordable Housing Inventory List", which is published on the City's website. The last triennial update was done in 2016, by City Resolution #16-14 (June 16, 2016). Additionally, the City's Economic Development & Housing Department has a procedure in place to make publicly -owned land available to prospective developers and non-profit agencies to construct affordable housing. G. Name of Strategy: The support of development near transportation hubs, and major employment centers and mixed -used developments. 26 SHIP LHAP Template 2015 Revised Date: 10/2017 The City promotes areas suitable for affordable housing through the Future Land Use Element (FLUE) of the Comprehensive Plan. The FLUE contains a number of policies related to activity centers and transit hubs as part of the City's overall design structure. Provide a description of the procedures use to implement is strategy: Policy A.2.2.2 — Residential land uses shall be sited on well -drained soils, in proximity to parks, schools, mass transit and other neighborhood -serving land uses. Policy A.5.4.4 —The creation of affordable housing and mixed-use development should be supported, and lot consolidation and streetscape improvements should be encouraged. [Activity Center] Policy A.5.4.7 — South Fort Harrison Avenue from A Street to E Street. Amendments to the Future Land Use Plan and Zoning Atlas may be considered to promote affordable housing, mixed-use development, and to support the emerging character of the area and Morton Plant Hospital. [Activity Center] Policy A.6.8.7 — Create mixed-use, high density, livable communities through design, layout and use of walkability techniques within existing and proposed transit corridors, including proposed TBARTA lines and stations. The Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan also supports the location of assisted housing near major activity centers: Policy C.1.4.2 — Assisted housing should be located in close proximity to employment centers, mass transit services, parks, and commercial centers. Additionally, both the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code allow flexibility in parking for affordable housing projects if located near a transit stop (see Housing Element Policy C.1.9.2 and Policy C.1.9.3 as well as Community Development Code Article 3, Division 9, Section 3-920.B. for the City's "affordable housing parking incentive"). IV. EXHIBITS: A. Administrative Budget for each fiscal year covered in the Plan. B. Timeline for Estimated Encumbrance and Expenditure C. Housing Delivery Goals Chart (HDGC) For Each Fiscal Year Covered in the plan. D. Signed Certification. E. Signed, dated, witnessed or attested adopting resolution. F. Program Information Sheet. G. Ordinance: (If changed from the original creating ordinance). H. Interlocal Agreement: N/A 27 ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR EACH FISCAL YEAR (Local Government name) LHAP 2015 Exhibit A 67-37.005(1), F.A.C. Effective Date: 10/2014 CITY OF CLEARWATER Exhibit A Fiscal Year: 2015-2016 Estimated Allcoation for Calculating: $ 628,505.00 Salaries and Benefits $ 62,850.50 Office Supplies and Equipment $ - Travel Perdiem Workshops, etc $ - Advertising $ - Other $ Total $ 62,850.50 Fiscal Year: 2016-2017 Estimated Allcoation for Calculating: $ 628,505.00 Salaries and Benefits $ 62,850.50 Office Supplies and Equipment $ - Travel Perdiem Workshops, etc $ - Advertising $ - Other $ Total $ 62,850.50 Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Estimated Allcoation for Calculating: $ 628,505.00 Salaries and Benefits $ 62,850.50 Office Supplies and Equipment $ - Travel Perdiem Workshops, etc $ - Advertising $ - Other $ Total $ 62,850.50 Based on a distribution of Program Income $499,545.00 $128,960.00 TIMETABLE FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 Name of Local Government: CITY OF CLEARWATER Mark each box below that corresponds with each actvity for that month Program Activities Year 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 Month 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 Advertise Availability of Funds X Application Period(On-Going( X X X X XX XX X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Annual Report ■II Mid -Year Review/Adjustments X End -Year Review/Adjustments X X X Encumbrance Deadline ■ Expenditure Deadline ■ Final Program Review x TIMETABLE FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 Name of Local Government: CITY OF CLEARWATER Mark each box below that corresponds with each actvity for that month Program Activities Year 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 Month 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 Advertise Availability of Funds X Application Period(On-Going) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Annual Report ■ ■ Mid -Year Review/Adjustments X End -Year Review/Adjustments X X X Encumbrance Deadline ■ ■ X Expenditure Deadline Final Program Review EXHIBIT B TIMETABLE FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 Name of Local Government: CITY OF CLEARWATER Mark each box below that corresponds with each actvity for that month Program Activities Year 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 Month 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 Advertise Availability of Funds X Application PeriodiOn-Going) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Annual Report Mid -Year Review/Adjustments X End -Year Review/Adjustments X X X Encumbrance Deadline ■ Expenditure Deadline Final Program Review X FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION Please check HOUSING DELIVERY GOALS CHART New Plan: 2015-2016 Amendment: X Name of Local Government: CITY OF CLEARWATER $499,545.00 Fiscal Yr. Closeout: Allocation: A B C D E F Strategy # HOME OWNERSHIP VLI Max. SHIP LI Max. SHIP MI Units Max. SHIP Award New Construction SHIP Dollars Rehab/Repair SHIP Dollars Without Construction Total Total Total From Plan Text Code STRATEGIES (strategy title must be same as the title used in plan text. Units Award Units Award SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollars Percentage Units 10 New Construction 0 $46,000 1 $46.000 0 $46,000 $46,000 00 $46,000.00 9.21% 1 1 Acquisition of Existing Homes Ail 3 $22,000 2 $22,000 0 $22,000 $110,000.00 $110,000.00 22.02% 5 2 DPCCA for Existing Homes/withc 2 $18,000 4 $18.000 0 $18,000 $54,000.00 $54,000.00 $108,000.00 21.62% 6 3 Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation 4 $45,000 4 $45,000 1 $45,000 $270,000.00 $270,000.00 54.05% 9 5 Disaster Mitigation 0 $5,000 0 $5,000 0 $5,000 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 Subtotal 1 (Home Ownership) 9 11 1 $46,000.00 $434,000.00 $54,000.00 $534,000.00 106.90% 21 RENTAL VLI Units Max. SHIP Award LI Units Max. SHIP Award MI Units Max. SHIP Award New Construction Rehab/Repair Without Total SHIP Dollars Total Percentage Total STRATEGIES SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollars Units 14 Multi -Family 1 $40,000 1 $40 000 0 $40,000.00 $15,000 00 $16.655.00 $31,655.00 6.34% 2 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 Subtotal 2 (Non -Home Ownershif 1 1 0 $15,000.00 $16,655.00 $0.00 $31,655.00 6.34% 2 Administration Fees $49,954.00 10.00% Admin. From Program Income $12,896.00 2.58% Home Ownership Counseling 0.00% GRAND TOTAL Add Subtotals 1 & 2, plus all Adr 10 12 1 $61,000.00 $450,655.00 $54,000.00 $628,505.00 125.82% 23 Percentage Construction/Ref Calcula 102% Maximum Allowable Purchase Price: New $228,000 Existing $168,000 Allocation Breakdown Amount % Projected Program Income: $128,960.00 Max Amount Program Income For Admi $6,448.00 Very -Low Income $231,000.00 46.2% Projected Recaptured Funds: Low Income $293,000.00 58.7% Distribution: $499,545.00 Moderate Income $30,000.00 6.0% Total Available Funds: $628,505.00 TOTAL 110.9% FLORIDA HOUSING HOUSING FINANCE DELIVERY 2016-2017 CORPORATION GOALS Please check applicable box CHART New Plan: CITY OF CLEARWATER Amendment: X Fiscal Yr. Closeout: Name of Local Government: 1 Estimated Funds: $499,545.00 A B C D E F HOME OWNERSHIP VLI Units Max. SHIP Award LI Units Max. SHIP Award MI Units Max. SHIP Award New Construction SHIP Dollars Rehab/Repair SHIP Dollars Without Total Total Total Code STRATEGIES (strategy title must be same as the title used in plan text. SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollars Percentage Units 10 New Construction 0 $46,000 1 $46,000 0 $46,000 $46,000 00 $46,000.00 9.21% 1 1 Acquisition of Existing Homes w 3 $22,000 2 $22,000 0 $22,000 $110,000.00 $110,000.00 22.02% 5 2 DPCCA for Existing Homes/withi 2 $18,000 4 $18,000 0 $18,000 $54,000.00 $54,000.00 $108,000.00 21.62% 6 3 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation 4 $45,000 4 $45,000 1 $45,000 $270,000.00 $270,000.00 54.05% 9 5 Disaster Mitigation 0 $5,000 0 $5,000 0 $5,000 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 Subtotal 1 (Home Ownership) 9 11 1 $46,000.00 $434,000.00 $54,000.00 $534,000.00 106.90% 21 RENTAL VLI Units Max. SHIP Award LI Units Max. SHIP Award MI Units Max. SHIP Award New Construction Rehab/Repair Without Total Total Percentage Total STRATEGIES SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollars Units 14 Multi-Family 1 $40 000 1 _ $40,000 0 40.000.00 $15,000.00 $16,655 00 $31,655.00 6.34% 2 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 Subtotal 2 (Non -Home Ownershi 1 1 0 $15,000.00_ r $16,655.00 $0.00 $31,655.00 6.34% 2 Administration Fees $49,954.00 10.00% Admin. From Program Income $12,896.00 2.58% Home Ownership Counseling ' 0.00% I GRAND TOTAL 10 12 1 $61,000.00 $450,655.00 Add Subtotals 1 & 2, plus all Ad $54,000.00 $628,505.00 125.82% 23 s , Percentage Construction/Re' Calculate Constr./Rehab Percent. by adding Grand Total Columns A&B, then divide by Annual Allocation Amt. 102% Maximum Allowable I Purchase Price: New $224,000 Existing $177,000 Allocation Breakdown Amount I% Projected Program Income: $128,960.00 Max Amount Program Income For Admir/ $6,448.00 Very-Low Income $231,000.00 46.2% Projected Recaptured Funds: Low Income $293,000.00 58.7% Distribution: $499,545.00 Moderate Income $30,000.00 6.0% Total Available Funds: $628,505.00 TOTAL 110.9% FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION GOALS I CHART I Please check applicable box Name of Local Government: HOUSING DELIVERY 2017-2018 New Plan: CITY OF CLEARWATER Amendment: X Fiscal Yr. Closeout: Estimated Funds: $701,564.00 A B C D E F HOME OWNERSHIP STRATEGIES (strategy title must be same as the title used in plan VLI Units Max. SHIP Award LI Units Max. SHIP Award MI Units Max. SHIP Award New Construction SHIP Dollars Rehab/Repair SHIP Dollars Without SHIP Dollars Total Total Percentage Total Units Code SHIP Dollars 10 New Construction 0 $46,000 1 $46,000 0 $46,000 $46,000.00 $46,000.00 6.56% 1 1 Acquistion of Existing Homes w/F 0 $22,000 5 $22,000 0 $22,000 5110.000 00 $110,000.00 15.68% 5 2 DPCCA for Existing Homes/withoi 0 $22,000 6 $22,000 0 $22,000 $132,000.00 $132,000.00 18.82% 6 3 Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation 6 $45,000 0 $45,000 0 $45,000 $270,000 00 $250,000.00 35.63% 6 5 Disaster Mitigation 0 $10,000 0 $10,000 0 $10,000 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 Subtotal 1 (Home Ownership) 6 12 0_ $46,000.00 $380,000.00 $132,000.00 $538,000.00 76.69% 18 RENTAL STRATEGIES VLI Max. SHIP LI Max. SHIP Award MI Units Max. SHIP Award New Construction SHIP Dollars Rehab/Repair SHIP Dollars Without Total SHIP Dollars Total Total Units Units Award Units SHIP Dollars Percentage 14 Multi -Family 3 $40 000 0 $40.000 0 40000 $65.512 23 $38 949 00 $104,461.23 14.89% 3 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 $0.00 0.00% 0 Subtotal 2 (Non -Home Ownership 3 0 0 $65,512.23 $38,949.00 $0.00 $104,461.23 14.89% 3 Administration Fees $48,052.00 6.85% Admin. From Program Income $11,051.00 1.58% Home Ownership Counseling 0.00% GRAND TOTAL Add Subtotals 1 & 2, plus all Adrr 12 0 $111,512.23 $418,949.00 100.00% 21 9 $132,000.00 $701,564.23 Percentage Construction/Reh Calculate Constr./Rehab Percent. by adding Grand Total Columns A&B, then divide by Annual Allocation Amt. 76% Maximum Allowable Purchase Price: ; New $224,000 Existing $177,000 Allocation Breakdown Amount % Projected Program Income: $221,037.23 Max Amount Program Income For Admit $11,051.00 Very -Low Income $354,461.23 50.5% Projected Recaptured Funds: Low Income $288,000.00 41.1% Distribution: $480,527.00 Moderate Income 0.0% Total Available Funds: $701,564.23 TOTAL 91.6% 2015 Exhibit D 67-37.005(1), F.A.C. Effective Date: 10/14 CERTIFICATION TO FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION Local Government: CITY OF CLEARWATER (1) The local government will advertise the availability of SHIP funds pursuant to 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, creed, religion, color, age, sex, familial or marital status, handicap, or national origin. (3) A process for selection of recipients for funds has been developed. (4) The eligible municipality or county has developed a qualification system for applications for awards. (5) Recipients of funds will be required to contractually commit to program guidelines. (6) The Florida Housing Finance Corporation will be notified promptly if the local government (or interlocal entity) will be unable to comply with the provisions the plan. (7) The Local Housing Assistance Plan shall provide for the expenditure of SHIP funds within 24 months following the end of the State fiscal year in which they are received. (8) The plan 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 Local Housing Assistance Plan. (9) Amendments to the approved Local Housing Assistance Plan shall be provided to the Corporation with in 21 days after adoption. (10) The trust fund shall be established with a qualified depository for all SHIP funds as well as moneys generated from activities such as interest earned on loans. (11) Amounts on deposit in the local housing assistance trust fund shall be invested as permitted by law. (12) The local housing assistance trust fund shall be separately stated as a special revenue fund in the local governments audited financial statements, copies of the audits will be forwarded to the Corporation as soon as available. 1 2015 Exhibit D 67-37.005(1), F.A.C. Effective Date: 10!14 13) An interlocal entity shall have its local housing assistance trust fund separately audited for each state fiscal year, and the audit forwarded to the Corporation as soon as possible. (14) SHIP funds will not be pledged for debt service on bonds or as rent subsidies. (15) 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. (16) Loans shall be provided for periods not exceeding 30 years, except for deferred payment loans or loans that extend beyond 30 years which continue to service eligible persons. (17) Rental Units constructed or rehabilitated with SHIP funds shall be monitored atleast annually for 15 years for compliance with tenant income requirements and affordability requirements or as required in Section 420.9075 (3)(e) (18) The Plan meets the requirements of Section 420-907-9079 FS, and Rule Chapter 67-37 FAC, and how each of those requirements shall be met. (19) The provisions of Chapter 83-220, Laws of Florida has or X has not been implemented. (note: Miami Dade County will check "has") r Chief Elected Official or designee e3rtVICeektk,S Date OR 2 GEORGE N. CRETEKOS, MAYOR RESOLUTION NO. 15-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, 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 87-37, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR 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; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the State of Florida enacted the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act, Chapter 92-317 of Florida Sessions Law, 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- 9079, Florida Statutes (1992), and Rule Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code, requires local governments to develop a one to three year Local Housing Assistance Plan outlining how funds will be used, and WHEREAS, the SHIP Act further requires local governments to establish the maximum SHIP funds allowable for each strategy; 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, therefore, the methodology and purchase prices used are defined in the attached Local Housing Assistance Plan; and WHEREAS, as required by section 420.9075, Florida Statutes, it is found that five percent (5%) of the local housing distribution plus five percent (5%) of program income is insufficient to adequately pay the necessary costs of administering the local housing assistance plan. The cost of administering the program may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the local housing distribution plus five percent (5%) of program income deposited in the trust fund, except that small counties, as defined in s. 120.52(17), 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; and Resolution No. 15-05 WHEREAS, the Economic Development and Housing Department has prepared a three-year Local Housing Assistance Plan incorporating the above -referenced provisions and requirements for submission to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the public for the City of Clearwater to submit the Local Housing Assistance Plan for review and approval so as to qualify for said documentary stamp tax funds. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Clearwater hereby approves the Local Housing Assistance Plan for submission to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation as required by ss. 420.907-420.9079, Florida Statutes, for state fiscal years 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 (attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A"), which, among other things, establishes the maximum SHIP funds allowable for each local housing assistance strategy, establishes an average area purchase price for new and existing housing, and finds that five percent of the local housing distribution plus five percent of the program income is insufficient to adequately pay the necessary costs of administering the local housing assistance plan. Section 2. The Mayor 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 to do all things necessary and proper to carry out the terms and conditions of said program. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 6th day of April , 2015. Approved as to form: LAW1-4-' Laura Mahonyo maria C It � tlait- City Clerk L(eof ttiitrA.1q 5 George N. Cretekos Mayor Attest: Assistant City Attorney 2 Resolution No. 15-05 2015 Exhibit F 67-37.005(1), F.A.C. STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM PROGRAM INFORMATION SHEET The following information must be furnished to the Corporation before any funds can be disbursed. Local Government CITY OF CLEARWATER Chief Elected Official George N. Cretekos Address 112 S. Osceola Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33756 SHIP Administrator Ms. Terry Malcolm -Smith Address 112 S. Osceola Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33756 Telephone 727-562-4036 EMAIL terry.malcolm-smith@myclearwater.com Alternate SHIP Contact Charles H. Lane Telephone 727-562-4023 EMAIL charles.lane@myclearwater.com Local Government Employer Federal ID # 59-6000289 Other Information Charles H. Lane - Director Economic Development and Housing Department Please attach this form as Exhibit F and submit along with your completed LHAP. Exhibit G City of Clearwater— FY 2015-2016 Consolidated Action Plan Application CITY OF CLEARWATER FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 .CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLAN APPLICATION FORM **Due: Friday April 3, 2015 by 4:30 p.m.** Please phone (727) 562-4032 for assistance in preparing this application. *(Housing Pool applications are accepted on a year-round basis while funds remain available.) W\, o .Please submit one original and one copy of this application (one-sided only). Do not staple, bind, use dividers, folders, or insert pages larger than 8 1/2 x 11 inches in your packet.. All application documents are located at: .www.myclearwater.com/housinq.. All items below must be present for the application to be considered substantially complete. SECTION A: APPLICANT INFORMATION Agency Name: Executive Director: Telephone Number: E -Mail Address: Agency Address: City/State/Zip: Federal Tax ID#: DUNS #: Organization Type: ❑ Public ❑ Non -Profit ❑ Private ❑ Other (Specify) Amount Requested: Application 2015/16 1 Exhibit G City of Clearwater — FY 2015-2016 Consolidated Action Plan Application * Maximum request amount for public service projects are $30,000 and the maximum amount for public facilities projects are $50,000. A maximum of only 4 public facilities projects may be selected. An amount of $4,000 will be set-aside for housing counseling activities from the public services category. The funds will be available to eligible housing counseling agencies on a first-come, first -eligible basis. Housing Pool applicants are not subject to the ranking criteria. Housing pool projects will be selected by the City on a first- come, first -eligible basis. Project Name: Project Type: ❑ Public Service ❑ Public Facility ❑ Housing Pool Service Area: ❑ Citywide ❑ Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area ❑ Other Activity Type: ❑ New Construction ❑ Rehabilitation ❑ Down Payment Assistance ❑ Housing Counseling ❑ Property Acquisition ❑ Demolition ❑ Other Project Address: Contact Person: Title: Email: Telephone/Fax: Amount Requested: The signature below certifies that he/she is the authorized representative, approved by the Agency's Board of Directors, to enter into this agreement and that the applicant will conduct the proposed activity in the location, time, and manner within the budget presented. It certifies that the proposed activity addresses one of the priorities as contained in the current City of Clearwater 5 - Year 2011-2016- Consolidated Planning Document and/or current SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan. The applicant certifies that the CDBG, HOME and/or SHIP funds will be used in the manner described and will be used only to reimburse those eligible costs described in the approved budget Application 2015/16 2 Exhibit G City of Clearwater — FY 2015-2016 Consolidated Action Plan Application and any other type of funds presented in the budget, will be obtained and used for the proposed project. Signature of Authorized Official: (MUST BE SIGNED IN BLUE INK) Name (signature) Name (print) Title (print) Date Application 2015/16 3 Exhibit G City of Clearwater — FY 2015-2016 Consolidated Action Plan Application SECTION A: APPLICANT ATTACHMENTS Please mark attachments with applicable section/number Al. Please attach a current List of the Board of Directors/Advisory Council, including each member's name, title, contact information, and area of expertise or contribution to the organization. Specify which board members are involved in securing project funding. A2. Please attach the Board of Directors' resolution authorizing submission of application and pay request. SECTION B: MINIMUM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Community Development Block Grant Projects B1. If Agency's office or facility is not in the City of Clearwater, please attach an explanation regarding how Agency services benefit Clearwater low- to moderate -income residents and how those services will be documented. B2. Will proposed project serve at least 70% persons under 80% Area Median Income (AMI)? ❑Yes No B3. Is the project located in an area which has 70% persons under 80% AMI? ❑ Yes ❑ No B4. Will the project address slum and blighted conditions in a targeted area? ❑ Yes ❑ No SECTION C: PROJECT OR ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION Cl .Project Title: C2.Project Location: C3. Program Narrative for general public understanding C4.Define Agency service area. (If project is limited to a specific area, see instructions) Application 2015/16 4 Exhibit G City of Clearwater — FY 2015-2016 Consolidated Action Plan Application C5. Is the project in the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area(s)? If yes, please provide street address. ❑ Yes ❑ No C6. Does the project facilitate community and economic development in the neighborhood revitalization strategy areas? If "YES," see instructions. ❑ Yes ❑ No C7. Mark which City Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area objectives the project addresses and submit an explanation on each. ❑ Create new investment opportunities ❑ Eliminate poor conditions of structures in strategy areas ❑ Empower neighborhood residents to eliminate crime ❑ Expand business opportunities ❑ Facilitate community and economic development ❑ Increase new job training and placement opportunities ❑ Reduce unemployment rate ❑ Remediate low-level contaminated sites ❑ Reverse declining property values ❑ Strengthen coordination of community organizations in redevelopment effort C8. Mark which activities, considered "highest" priority in the City's 2011-2016 Consolidated Plan, will the project achieve and submit an explanation on each. ❑ Promote better livable opportunities in Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area ❑ Promote affordable housing for renters, homebuyers, and homeowners ❑ Promote efforts to end chronic homelessness ❑ Provide outreach and housing opportunities for homeless individuals and families ❑ Provide assistance to victims of domestic violence ❑ Promote economic opportunities for low- to moderate -income individuals ❑ Provide assistance/benefits to any special population i.e. physically and/or mentally challenged, elderly or frail elderly, persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Develop needed community centers and other public facility projects in the neighborhood revitalization strategy areas ❑ Promote opportunities to end poverty (job training, employability skills, educational attainment, and other related activities) ❑ Promote efforts to reduce lead poisoning in children ❑ Promote opportunities to assist public housing residents to become self-sufficient ❑ Promote opportunities for individuals to reduce their dependency on alcohol/drugs ❑ Promote fair housing opportunities Application 2015/16 5 Exhibit G City of Clearwater — FY 2015-2016 Consolidated Action Plan Application SECTION D: PERFORMANCE MEASURES D1. Please submit a narrative on Performance Measures. (Application Instructions — Pages 4 & 7) D2. Please submit an outline of Performance Measures. (Application Instructions — Pages 4 & 8) D3. What is the proposed number of program beneficiaries or Outcome Measures? (Be specific) (Application Instructions — Page 4) D4. Are there any special population beneficiaries? ❑ Yes ❑ No How many? (Application Instructions — Page 4) D5. Do other agency(s) participate in the program? ❑ Yes ❑ No . (If yes, see Application Instructions — Page 4) SECTION E: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION E1. Please attach the Agency's Organizational Chart. E2. Please attach resumes and job descriptions for Management/Supervisory staff for which funding is requested. E3. Please attach resumes and job descriptions for other personnel who will participate in program implementation. E4. Please attach a list of Volunteers who will be involved in the program. Indicate number of volunteers and description of roles they will perform. E5. Please submit a detailed Program Narrative. (Application Instructions — Page 4) E6. Please complete the attached Program Implementation Schedule on Page 8. (Application Instructions — Pages 4 & 9) SECTION F: BUDGET AND DETAILED BUDGET NARRATIVE F1. Attach a Budget Narrative identifying how project/service/activity will be accomplished. Include in narrative, details on what would be the impact on the project if you receive less funds than requested. F2. Please submit resume for person assigned to maintain organization's financial records. F3. Please attach a copy of the agency's most recent detailed agency and project budget. Application 2015/16 6 Exhibit G City of Clearwater — FY 2015-2016 Consolidated Action Plan Application F4. Please attach the most Recent Financial Audit of prior year expenditures or a current year-end financial statement of the agency. F5. For funds committed and/or secured at time of application, please attach a copy of the executed agreement showing funding and/or copy of the award letter. F6. Please submit copy of Internal Revenue Service letter establishing sponsor's tax-exempt status AND. a copy of the most recent IRS 990 report. F7. Please submit copy of the State Franchise Tax Board letter establishing sponsor's tax-exempt status. AND. a copy of the most recent Franchise Tax Board 1099 report. F8. Please complete the attached Project Budget Form on Page 9 (See Application Instructions — Page 5 & 10) SECTION G: OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS G2. PUBLIC FACILITY (ONLY) See Application Instructions Page 2 for additional information. G2A. Does the project involve construction/renovation of a facility or purchase of land? ❑ Yes ❑ No If "Yes," see Application Instructions — Page 5. G2B. Is the Agency proposing to rehabilitate or construct a public facility? ❑ Yes ❑ No If "Yes," see Application Instructions — Page 5. G2C. Is the Agency proposing to purchase real property? ❑ Yes ❑ No If "Yes," see Application Instructions — Page 5. G2D. Is the property involved in the Agency proposal leased? ❑ Yes ❑ No If "Yes," see Application Instructions — Page 5. G2E. Does the project require publicly supported maintenance costs? ❑ Yes ❑ No If "Yes," see Application Instructions — Page 5. G2F. Is the project consistent with Local Development Plans? ❑ Yes ❑ No If "Yes," see Application Instructions — Page 6. Application 2015/16 7 Exhibit G City of Clearwater — FY 2015-2016 Consolidated Action Plan Application G3. HOUSING POOL (ONLY) See Application Instructions - Page 2 for additional information. Also see Application Instructions — Page 6 for information on .Housing Pool Activities., Housing Counseling and Education type activities., and Post -Purchase and Foreclosure Prevention Counseling.. G3A..Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) applicantsmust submit documentation regarding Agency's ability to be certified as a Federal HOME Program CHDO OR documentation recertifying organization as a CHDO. Questions listed below determine project consistency with Affordable Housing Objectives See Application Instructions — Page 6 for submission requirements. G3B. Does the project provide decent, adequate and affordable housing in safe desirable communities for homeowners by rehabilitating homes in need of repair? ❑ Yes ❑ No G3C. Does the project provide decent, adequate and affordable housing in safe desirable communities for homebuyers by providing down payment and closing cost assistance and counseling programs? ❑ Yes ❑ No G3D. Does the project provide decent, adequate and affordable housing in safe desirable communities for renters by constructing or renovating rental units for low to moderate -income families? ❑ Yes ❑ No G3E. Does the project provide housing and/or supportive services for the homeless? ❑ Yes ❑ No G3F. Does the project provide assistance to the special needs population? If "Yes", please submit information on how the project will address the needs of the special needs population. ❑ Yes ❑ No Application 2015/16 8 Exhibit G City of Clearwater— FY 2015-2016 Consolidated Action Plan Application G3G. Does the project provide residential initiatives for public housing residents? ❑ Yes ❑ No E6 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE Planned Implementation Steps Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Application 2015/16 9 Exhibit G City of Clearwater — FY 2015-2016 Consolidated Action Plan Application F8 PROJECT BUDGET Category Amount Requested Other Funds Other Funding Sources Total Proposed Committed Total Application 2015/16 10