2012-27862 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2012-27862
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A CERTIFICATION OF CONSISTENCY
WITH THE CITY'S FY 2008-2012 CONSOLIDATED PLAN TO THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH(HACMB)FOR
THEIR ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012,TO BE SUBMITTED BY
HACMB TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (U.S. HUD): FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY SUBSEQUENT CERTIFICATIONS OF
CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR THE
AFORESAID PLANS.
WHEREAS,on July 16, 2008,the Mayor and City Commission approved the City's Consolidated Plan;
and
WHEREAS,the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach(HACMB)is proposing to submit a Five-
Year and Annual Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(U.S. HUD)as part of the
documentation for continued funding for the operation of and subsidies for rental housing programs
administered by HACMB; and
WHEREAS, U.S. HUD requires that local housing authorities obtain and submit a Certification of
Consistency with the Consolidated Plan from the entitlement jurisdiction where the proposed activity is located;
and
WHEREAS, HACMB has submitted to the City its Five-Year and Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2012;
and
WHEREAS, HACMB has requested that the City issue the required Certification of Consistency with
the FY 2008-2012 Consolidated Plan; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City's adopted Consolidated Plan,each request for a Certification
of Consistency with the FY 2008-2012 Consolidated Plan requires City Commission review and approval;and
WHEREAS, HACMB's Five-Year and Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2012 includes a Capital Fund
Program Statement, and delineates the main goals to be implemented by HACMB; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has reviewed the proposed activities of the HACMB's Five-Year and
Annual Plan and found them to be consistent with the City's FY 2008-2012 Consolidated Plan.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission authorize the City Manager to issue
a Certification of Consistency with the City's Consolidated Plan to the Housing Authority of the City of Miami
Beach (HACMB) for its Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2012, to be submitted by the HACMB to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development(U.S. HUD), and further authorizing the City Manager to
execute any subsequent Certifications of Consistencies with the City's Consolidated Plan for the
aforesaid plans.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this .451 day of /'i Qrc , 2012.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue a Certification of Consistency with the City's FY
2008-2012 Consolidated Plan to the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach(HACMB),for their
Five-Year and Annual Plan for fiscal Year 2012 to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development: further authorizing the City Manager to execute any subsequent
certifications of consistency with the City's Consolidated Plan for the aforesaid plans.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase access to affordable housing.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
Based on the 2010 Community Satisfaction Survey, affordable housing was a concern for those
surveyed.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Issue: f
Shall the City authorize the City Manager to issue a Certification of Consistency Consolidated Plan
HACMB for their Five-Year and Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2012?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
HACMB requested a Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan as part of their Five-Year
and Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2012. HACMB is required by the Public Housing Reform Act of 1998
to submit a Five-Year and Annual Plan and obtain a Certification of Consistency with the
Consolidated Plan from the entitlement jurisdiction where they operate. In accordance with the
Consolidated Plan adopted by the City, each request for a Certification of Consistency with the
Consolidated Plan requires City Commission review and approval. It is recommended that the City
Commission approve and authorize the City Manager to issue a Certification of Consistencywith the
City's Consolidated Plan: further authorizing the City Manager to execute any subsequent
certifications of consistency with the City's Consolidated Plan for the aforesaid plans.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1 N/A
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OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Anna Parekh, Director, Office of Real Estate, Housing and Community Development
Si n-Offs:
Dep, rtment Director, Assistant City Manager City Manager
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MIAMIBEACH AGENDA ITEM C 7M
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® MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: March 21, 2012 1 5
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE A CERTIFICATION OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S
FY 2008-2012 CONSOLIDATED PLAN TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH (HACMB) FOR THEIR ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2012, TO BE SUBMITTED BY HACMB TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT(U.S.HUD),FURTHER AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY SUBSEQUENT CERTIFICATIONS OF
CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR THE
AFORESAID PLANS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
On January 20, 2012,the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach(HACMB)requested
a Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan for their Annual Plan for Fiscal
Year 2012. HACMB submits documents to U.S. HUD annually to enable them to continue
receiving federal funding for their housing programs. HACMB is required by the Public
Housing Reform Act of 1998, to submit a Five-Year and Annual Plan.
As part of the Consolidated Plan, U.S. HUD requires that housing authorities obtain and
submit a Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan from the entitlement
jurisdiction where they operate. In accordance with the Consolidated Plan adopted by the
City,each request for a Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan requires City
Commission review and approval.
The Housing Authority's Five-Year and Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2012 include a Capital
Fund Program Statement, and delineate the main goals to be implemented by HACMB. The
Plan identifies an estimated $210,653 in Capital Fund repairs per year and enumerates key
programs and activities for HACMB, including:
• Increasing the supply of assisted housing by applying for additional Section 8 Rental
Vouchers, reducing public housing vacancies, leveraging affordable housing resources
to create new units and increasing home ownership through the Family Self Sufficiency
(FSS) program.
HACMB Annual Plan 2012 Memo
3/21/2012
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• Increasing assisted housing choices through outreach efforts to potential landlords,
pursuing housing resources other than public housing or Section 8 and implementing
Voucher Mobility Counseling.
• Addressing housing needs of specific family types by targeting available assistance to
the elderly, continuing Elderly Designation for Rebecca Towers, affirmatively marketing
to races/ethnicities shown to have disproportionate housing needs and investing efforts
and resources to create/locate housing opportunities out of poverty areas.
To meet the mission and goals in the Five-Year Plan the HACMB is implementing the
following:
• Special efforts and training to continue to be a high performing authority.
• Continued construction on one(1) new building that will provide over 30 new affordable
housing units.
• Performing significant physical improvements to presently owned HACMB buildings and
wisely investing capital funds to continue the renovation and modernization of the
HACMB buildings.
• Continuing the development of additional supportive services for the HACMB
participants; HACMB has created a committee of area community agencies to discuss
and implement new services and approaches to benefit the HACMB's tenants and the
community in general.
• Integrating additional vouchers [175 HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-
VASH) Vouchers and 257 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) Special Appropriation
Vouchers].
The City's Consolidated Plan identifies long term objectives ("Improvements to Housing
Authority") and a five-year strategic plan where key goals are identified. These include the
expansion of the supply of assisted housing, improving the quality of facilities, increasing
assisted housing choices, promoting self-sufficiency and ensuring equal opportunities.
Under the Public Housing Strategy, the Consolidated Plan identifies HACMB as providing
assistance to the lowest income segment of the population through initiatives such as
operating buildings designated for the elderly and administering portable rental certificates
and vouchers. HACMB is currently involved in the construction of additional, new affordable
housing for the elderly and the rehabilitation of existing multi-family housing.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends adoption of the attached Resolution of the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida,approving and authorizing the City Manager
to issue a Certification of Consistency with the City's FY 2008-2012 Consolidated Plan to the
Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach (HACMB)for their Five-Year and Annual Plan
for Fiscal Year 2012 to be submitted by HACMB to U.S. HUD: further authorizing the City
Manager to execute any subsequent certifications of consistency with the City's
Consolidated Plan for the aforesaid plans.
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