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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Six Members And Two Alternate Members To The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee And Revising The End Of Terms To March To Align With The New Appointment Cycle.
Strategic Plan Focus
Communications & Civic Engagement
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Staff Recommends: Approval of Attached Resolution.
Explanation:
Section 420.9076, Florida Statutes, requires that municipalities participating in the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (“SHIP”) program establish an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (“AHAC”). The City of Hollywood created the AHAC pursuant to Section 160.06 of the City Code of Ordinances. The AHAC’s purpose is to review affordable housing policies, recommend strategies to facilitate the creation and preservation of affordable housing, and ensure that housing needs are balanced with maintaining property values.
The Committee must consist of at least one elected official and representatives from at least six (6) statutory categories related to affordable housing.
Currently, there are six (6) vacancies on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee that require appointments.
Additionally, there are two (2) alternate positions that require appointments.
To ensure continuity and effective operation of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, it is proposed that the City Commission revise the term end dates of committee members from June of their respective year of expiration to the end of March, aligning all AHAC terms with the City’s proposed February appointment cycle and creating a consistent and predictable appointment schedule.
When multiple qualified applicants are eligible for a statutory category, additional applicants may be appointed to alternate positions to ensure vacancies can be promptly filled and statutory requirements are maintained. With the exception of the category “Citizen of the City of Hollywood who resides within the jurisdiction of the local governing body”, committee positions are not limited to City residents; non-resident applicants with specialized qualifications or who can help fill high-demand or difficult-to-fill categories may be appointed.
It is beneficial to have alternate members who can serve in categories outside of the resident-restricted position, providing greater flexibility in Committee assignments and ensuring continuity of service. In cases where a non-resident is eligible for a specific category and a resident is eligible for the same category and another category, the non-resident may be appointed to the specific category and the resident as an alternate.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. AHAC operates in an advisory capacity and members serve without compensation.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Ryon Coote, Community Development Manager
Raelin Storey, Assistant City Manager