LTC 371-2022 Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach (HACMB) Annual Report, pursuant to Section 421.22, Florida StatutesMIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
371-2022 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT: Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach (HACMB) Annual Report, pursuant to
Section 421.22, Florida Statutes
The Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach (HACMB) submits this report of its activities for the
Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022, pursuant to Section 421.22, Florida Statutes, which provides as
follows:
At least once a year, an authority shall file with the clerk a report of its activities for the
preceding year, and shall make recommendations with reference to such arlrlitinnAI fr~gislation
or other action as il deerns necessary in order to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
If you have any questions, please contact Michael O'Hara, Director of Housing Development
Programs, Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach, at mike@hacmb .org .
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Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach
Annual Report, pursuant to Section 421.22, Florida Statutes
September 9, 2022
Submitted to the Clerk of the City of Miami Beach
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Email: RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov
Additional copy to:
Alba Tarre, Director
Housing and Community Services
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Email: AlbaTarre@miamibeachfl.gov
The Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach (HACMB) respectfully submits this report of its
activities for the Fiscal Vear ending June 30, 2022, pursuant to Section 421.22, Florida Statutes,
which provides as follows:
"At least once a year, an authority shall file with the clerk a report of its activities for the
preceding year, and shall make recommendations with reference to such additional
legislation or other action as it deems necessary in order to carry out the purposes of this
chapter."
Members of the Board of Commissioners (as of June 30. 2022)
Commissioner David Greeff, Chairperson Commissioner Mojdeh Khagan, Vice Chairperson
Commissioner Leonor Fernandez Commissioner Matilde Bower
The Tenant Commissioner position was vacant .
Fiscal Year 2022 Main Activities
COVID-19 Pandemic
The HACMB continued implementing emergency protocols prioritizing health and safety first. In
addition, food distribution to residents was emphasized and enhanced.
Housing Development
Despite pandemic challenges, this was a banner year for the HACMB in its efforts to carry out
new initiatives to design and build quality affordable housing in Miami Beach. Two applications
were submitted to the CMB Building Department for new construction permits for affordable
housing developments: Eleven44 to provide 22 affordable units, and The Heron to provide 20
units of affordable housing.
Housing Choice Vouchers
The HACMB operated a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program with a baseline of 3,073
vouchers. In addition, the HACMB operated a HUD-VASH Program which provides 376 vouchers
to veterans. The HACMB, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust, established a new
Mainstream Voucher program providing 75 vouchers and a new Emergency Housing Voucher
program providing 88 vouchers to families impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Affordable Housing
The HACMB owned and operated seven properties throughout Miami Beach providing a total of
277 housing units.
Public Housing
The HACMB owned and operated 200 Public Housing units at Rebecca Towers South.
Certificate of Consistency
The CMB issued a Certificate of Consistency with its Consolidated Plan for the HACMB Annual
Plan.
Recommendations for Legislation or Other Action
The HACMB supports and recommends the following legislation or other action:
1. Provide priority for permitting of affordable housing developments.
2. Provide further reduction of development related permitting fees.
3. Facilitate a reduction of waste management fees for affordable housing
developments.