CERTIFICATION TO FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION (3)CERTIFICATION TO
FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
Local Government or Interlocal Entity.
Certifies that:
(1)
Exhibit D
67-37,005(1), F.A.C.
2023
CITY OF CLEARWATER
The availability of SHIP funds will be advertised pursuant to program requirements in 420.907-
420.9079, Florida Statutes.
(2) All SHIP funds will be expended in a manner which will ensure that there will be no
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, familial status, or
religion.
(3) A process to determine eligibility and for selection of recipients for funds has been
developed.
(4) Recipients of funds will be required to contractually commit to program guidelines and loan
terms.
(5) Florida Housing will be notified promptly if the local government /interlocal entity will be
unable to comply with any provision of the local housing assistance plan (LHAP).
(6) The LHAP provides a plan for the encumbrance of funds within twelve months of the end of the
State fiscal year in which they are received and a plan for the expenditure of SHIP funds
including allocation, program income and recaptured funds within 24 months following the end
of the State fiscal year in which they are received.
(7) The LHAP 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 LHAP.
(8) Amendments to the approved LHAP shall be provided to the Florida Housing for review and/or
approval within 21 days after adoption.
(9) The trust fund exists with a qualified depository for all SHIP funds as well as program income or
recaptured funds.
(10) Amounts on deposit in the local housing assistance trust fund shall be invested as permitted by
law.
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Exhibit D
67-37.005(1), F.A.C.
2023
(11) The local housing assistance trust fund shall be separately stated as a special revenue fund in the
local governments audited financial statements (CAFR). An electronic copy of the CAFR or a
hyperlink shall be provided to Florida Housing by June 30 of the applicable year.
(12) Evidence of compliance with the Florida Single Audit Act, as referenced in Section 215.97, F.S.
shall be provided to Florida Housing by June 30 of the applicable year.
(13) SHIP funds will not be pledged for debt service on bonds.
(14) 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.
(15) 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 serve eligible persons.
(16) Rental Units constructed or rehabilitated with SHIP funds shall be monitored for compliance
with tenant income requirements and affordability requirements or as required in Section
420.9075 (3)(e). To the extent another governmental entity provides periodic monitoring and
determination, a municipality, county or local housing financing authority may rely on such
monitoring and determination of tenant eligibility.
(17) The LHAP meets the requirements of Section 420.907-9079 FS, and Rule Chapter 67-37 FAC.
(18) The provisions of Chapter 83-220, Laws of Florida have not been implemented (except for
�f Miami -Dade County).
Witness
Chief E cted Of i ial or Designee
Bruce Rector, Mayor
Witness
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