Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Nine (9) Members To The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of Attached Resolution.
Explanation:
Pursuant to Section 420.9076, Florida Statutes, the City is required to create an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC).
The AHAC recommends specific actions or initiatives to encourage or facilitate affordable housing while protecting the ability of the property to appreciate in value.
Optimally, the AHAC would consist of one representative from the eleven (11) categories as follows:
(1) One citizen who is actively engaged in the residential home building industry in connection with affordable housing;
(2) One citizen who is actively engaged in the banking or mortgage banking industry in connection with affordable housing;
(3) One citizen who is a representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing;
(4) One citizen who is actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in connection with affordable housing;
(5) One citizen who is actively engaged as a for-profit provider of affordable housing;
(6) One citizen who is actively engaged as a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing;
(7) One citizen who is actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing;
(8) One citizen who actively serves on the City's local planning agency pursuant to Section 163.3174, Florida Statutes;
(9) One citizen who resides within the City of Hollywood, Florida;
(10) One citizen who represents employers within the jurisdiction of the City of Hollywood; and
(11) One citizen who represents essential services personnel, as defined in the local housing assistance plan.
However, neither of the twelve (12) applicants are representatives of those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing or representativ...
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