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RESOLUTION NO.
94-21410
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING AND RESTATING THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN IN
ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL REGULATIONS
GOVERNING THE SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM.
WHEREAS. the Mayor and City Commission adopted the existing Community Development
Citizen Participation Plan on July 19. 1978 via Resolution No. 78-15672; and said Plan was subsequently
amended on September 21. 1983, via Resolution No. 83-17475. and on March 16.1988, via Resolution No.
88-19190; and
WHEREAS. the City again deems It necessary to amend and clarify certain portions of the
Citizen Participation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Regulations do not prohibit a further
amendment of the Citizen Participation Plan; and
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WHEREAS, the Federal regulations governing the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program
stipulate that the City's Citizen Participation Plan be amended to Incorporate the planning process for
submission of an application for assistance under the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program: and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) unanimously
endorsed such revisions to the Citizen Participation Plan at its meeting of October 25, 1994. said
amendments attached to and incorporated herein as exhibit "A..
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby approve the attached
amended and restated CItizen Participation Plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th
Attest:
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CITY CLERK
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
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The City of Miami Beach is an Entitlement Recipient of Community Development Block Grant (COBG) funds
from the United States Department of Housing and Urban DevelOPment (HUD). The geJMlItA'leRt ef
EeeReA'lie aREI CBA'lR'nIRir{ 9El'-'elef3A'leAt (CBFRFRI:lRit)' 9B\'elef3A'leRt 9i\i6leA) Housing Community
Development Division is responsible for the planning, preparation. and submission of the "Final Statement
of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds' on an annual basis, and for the implementation of the COBG
Program including the day-tcxlay operations of such Program. Consistent with the duties and
responsibilities of the ~.Q!i Community Development Division. the City Administration wll detannlne
the annual costs necessary tonadiTlinister the CDBG Program. not to exceed 20% of the annual entitlement
grant plus program income. Also, the Administration will determine the annual funding necessary to meet
the required housing needs and goals in accordance with the criteria established with the U.S. Department
of HUD. Th~ funds Reeee&aFY must comply with eitAer tAe loIeysiRg NellllaF'se Plan. CeA'l"re"'eR8lve
loIaA'lele66 .~i&taRee PlaR. aREI/ar the Comprehensive Housing A6eietaRes n, --~>> Strategy' .
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I. Purpose
To assure effective citizen involvement in an advisory role in the planning. implementation. and
assessment of the Community Development Program. t~I~IlIi.I?I~li9.l1iil.
and to encourage effective citizen participation with particular emphasis on participation by persons
of low and moderate income, who are residents of slum and blighted areas. I.e. live In the CO Target
Areas. and minority groups in accordance with the federal regulations at 24 CFR Part 570. In
addition. to Increase governmental responsiveness through provision of Information and assistanC8
to all citizens interested in the Community Development Program.
II.
Availability and Dissemination of Program Records and Information
The City of Miami Beach will provide for full publiC access to program Infonnatlon and affirmative
efforts to make Information available to citizens. especially to those of low and moderate incom8
and residents of blighted neighborhoods.
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II. Availability and Dissemination of Program Recorda and Informlllon (Continued)
The City of Miami Beach will provide for full and timely disclosure of its program records and
information consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding personal privacy and
obligations of confidentiality. Documents relevant to the program will be made available for citizen
review upon request at the City of Miami Beach ..~.'.'jijj Community Development Division,
during normal working hours. Copies of the .C~izell' Participation Plan., "Final Statement of
Objectives and Projected Use of FundS., "Grantee Performance Report" shall be available for citizen
revieW or distribution at the City of miami Beach ~. Community Development Division
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As determined necessary by the administration, certain program records and notices may be
published in a Spanish language newspaper of general circulation.
A summary of the .Proposed Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds., and S'"
9f~~PQl~~Q~~Pr09r~ni"PPll- will be published at an appropriie'tlmeln
it newspapero'generai circuiaiion. The City may also, as it determines necessary, publish the
.Final Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds"; but in any case, such document will
be available for revieW by the public.
III. General Citizen Participation Process
A. Participation
All aspects of the citizen participation process shall be conducted in an open manner. with
freedom of access for all interested persons. Citizens will be provided with timely access
to local meetings, CDBG Program information, ~~;1(1':JliPg~!~
!m~' and records relating to the grantee's proposed and actual use of funds, as
requll'ecfby the Housing and Community Development Act.
1. CDBG Program: Citizens will be actively involved In the planning and assessment
of the CDBG projects and activities in an advisory capacity.
a. Citizens shall be involved in the development of the Annual .Statement of
Objectives and Projected Use of Funds.. Public Involvement shall also be
sought for subsequent amendments and other changes to the above in
accordance with HUD rules and regulations, and the Clty's definition of
what constitutes a .substantlal change., except those involving disaster
activities, of an emergency nature.
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A. Participation (Continued)
b. Participation in program implementation will include Involvement in an
advisory capacity in poliCy decisions. Day-to-day operational aspects or
decisions. shall not be within the Community Development AdvIsory
Committee's (CDAC) or the general citizen's purvIeW.
c. Citizens and citizen organizations shall be given the opportunity to assess
and submit comments on all aspects of the City of Miami Beach
Community Development Program performance. including that of Its
grantees/sub-recipients or contractors. Citizens may submit their
comments directly to the City of Miami Beach Housing and Community
Development Division, or at Community Development AdvIsory Committee
public meetings and/or hearings.
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The above procedures are in no way intended to prevent Individual citizens from taking other
appropriate actions and/or directing their concerns and complaints. suggestions. etc., directly to
the City Manager or City Commission.
B. Submission of Views and Proposals
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a. The City of Miami Beach shall provide for and encourage the submiSSion
of views and proposals regarding the Community Development Program
~~~1'l108 L6aI'l(3ua..lIRt_mJi.-"y citizens. particularly
those of low and moderate income persons, residents of blighted
neighborhoods. and of areas in which Community Development Block
Grant funds are proposed to be used. Such views may be submitted as
follows: to the City of Miami Beach ~. Community Development
Division during the planning period, or at public meetings and public
hearings;
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B. Submission of Views and Proposals (Continued)
b. However. formal Request for Proposal (RFP's) will only be accepted during
the designated annual planning phase schedule for the CDBG Program.
This does not preclude CDAC recommended activities during the planning
phase. however. such wAI be subject to the same level of revieW as all
RFP's. In the event that funds are recaptured and/or become avalable.
the City Administration with CDAC involvement. will undertake the COBG
.Final Statement Amendment Process. consistent with the Federal
regulations at 24 CFR 570.305.
c. H~ng#ftd Community Development DMsion staff will provide within 15
workirig days when practical. responses to all complaints. grievances.
views and proposals submitted; and. when appropriate. these responses
will be in written form. Citizen comments and proposals regarding the
'Proposed Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds. will be
given consideration. and the .proposed Statement" will be modified if
deemed necessary.
d. Objections to the .Final Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of
FUnds.ptn~p~~~~t{l!n:J?IIIIftet~;~tafter It has
been submitted. can be made directly to the HUD Area Qfftce. Information
regarding this process shall be avaHable at the City of Miami Beach
~99.i!ggjQl:t Community Development Division.
C. Technical Assistance
The City of Miami Beach l-tO(lsl!ldjiijC:I Community Development Division staff shall prcMde
reasonable technical assisiciriCeio citizens so that they may adequately participate In
planning. implementation. and assessing the CDBG program 9ti.i!!1!!_.:m:.
~~;:10$'h~~~iaritEl4ilri'i:iij!'@fti. Reasonable technical assistance shall also be
proVided tagroups allOw and' mOderate income persons and groups of residents of
blighted neighborhoods who request assistance in developing proposalS or statements
regarding the program. Reasonable technical assistance may include workshopS and
seminars during all phases of the Community Development cycle 9t~jj't~gl.,'~
g...~tim. as well as one-on-one assistance if deemed necessary.
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IV. Community Development Advisory Committe.
A. Purpose
The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) shall serve as an advisory body.
representing all residents of Miami Beach especially those directly affected by the
eomlllunity Development Block Grant Program. andl9t:.~I:!.I.iQYII.
F't~~ to provide input regarding all phases of the Community Development Program.
and to effectuate and encourage citizen participation from all individuals. especially low and
moderate income persons and residents of Community Development target areas. In order
to ensure representation from individuals residing In affected CDBG target areas, the
Administration in conjunction with the CDAC, will mil hold neighborhood
meetings/hearings to obtain input directly from those affected: hOWever. CDAC attendance
is not mandatory at these special meetings.
B. Committee Role
The Community Development Advisory Committee shall serve as an advisory body to the
H9ij~tOg'1'P. Community Development Division staff and City Commission; howeVer. the
Corrmiittee or their officers will have no powers to make administrative decIsIonS nor direct
staff actions. The Committee shall facilitate community Involvement regarding Community
Development activities and shall serve as a forum to hear citizen concerns. priorities. vIewS
and proposalS.
C. Composition
The Community Development Advisory Committee shall be composed of eleven appointed
members ~_t:)4trEii3ldentsOf th8~;Qt...ttl[. Seven of the appointees are
.dlrect appOintments. and must either: live,owna'6liSi08Ss, own property In the locally.
designated Community Development target areas (see attached maps).. The remaining four
members shall be appointed .at large. by all Commissioners. ' '.' .
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wide concerns, and should be selected on the basis of their ability to provide expertise In
areas of relevance to the Community Development Program (e.g. planning, law, real estate.
social w~rk, et~.). ~.~~~; :Rf .~:'-: ~:'B:~:9 6\VR8. er M8 SR IRl8~~~~!~~::
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aSSI~Ree pregraRl. H()\Y8Ver;noCDA '.i'(lellL
fi.iiNij(J;!j~t'Jij~,9ij~~Y'.'..l?roperty.oi...~Ii: n
making their appointments, the Commission shOUld also take into consideration the need
for representation of low and moderate income persons. minority citizens. and residents of
slum and blighted areas.
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C. Composition (Continued)
The HdjJBiJj4 Community Development DMsion Director or their designee. shall provide
technical assistance to the Committee and shall be the liaison between the Committee. and
the City Administration. A City of Miami Beach employee. an appointed or elected official
directly involved with the utUization or approval of Community Development funds and/or
expenditures. shall not be eligible for membership onttiCOAOl
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Members shall not be in conflict of interests as outlined below. Moreover. neither CDAC
members nor firms who employ CDAC members may provide consulting or other services
to sub-recipients.
D. Conflict of Interest
CDAC members must comply with all Federal RegulationS. specifically those listed under
24 CFR 570.611, and Aorida Statutes 112.3143 (1989), goveming Conflicts of Interest. as
same may be amended from time to time.
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E. Vacancle.
Vacancies which may occur on the Committee shall be fRied by a CIty CommIsSIon
a intment. Consistent with Section IV-C .Com Itlon.. ~.g.iY.iht.~,.:ti
_.Ptm!.~Pf~~ The seve::rect appointmentS.. memb8fS'mUSt
either: live. own a business, own property in the locally designated Community
Development target areas; however, the four .at large members" can either: live. own a
business or property anywhere in the City of Miami Beach eil1j IiRlile. The CIty Commission
requirement for substantial representation of low and moderate Income persons. members
of minority groups. and residents of slum and blighted areas shall be taken into
consideration when filling vacancies.
F. OffIcer.
To provide guidance and leadership, the Community Development Aclvlsory Commltee shall
elect the following officers:
Chairoerson _ The Chairperson shall chair all Committee meetings. with flICD staff support.
work closely with staff to develop meeting agendas. and appoint all sub-cOmmittees. The
chairperson shall also represent the Committee before the entire City Commission. and at
other appropriate occasions.
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F. OffIcer. (Continued)
First Vice-Chairoerson - In the absence of the Chairperson. shall chair Committee meetings.
The First Vice-Chairperson may also selVe as chairperson of a sub-committee if so
appointed by the chairperson.
Second Vice-Chaimerson - In the absence of the Chairperson and Ftrst Vlc:e-Chairperson.
shall chair Committee meetings. The Second Vlce-Chalrperson may also serve as
chairperson of a sub-committee if so appointed by the Chairperson.
Corresoondina Secretary - The CDAC shall appoint a Corresponding SecretarY. to be
responsible for preparing all relevant correspondence of the CDAC. with copies submitted
to the H9.Y~jJi(:I Community Development Division.
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T~~~~ffl~rs shall serve for one year. and elections shall be held each ~-
~~ in January. Officers may succeed themselves.
o. Term of Appointment
The term of appointment shall be for two years. from January 1st through December 31st.
Committee members may succeed themselves.."':."., .. ^' .
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H. COMPUANCE WITH SUNSHINE LAW REQUIREMENTS
1. All meetings of any board or commission 01 a municipal corporation at which
official acts are to be taken are declared public meetings and open to the public
at all times. and no rule. resolution or formal action shall be considered binding
except as may be taken at such meeting.
2. The .Open Meeting Law" applies to all boards and committees. whether advisory
or not. Any meeting at which two appointed or elected public officials from any
board or committee discuss items on which they may foreseeable haVe to vote
must be public. Ad Hoc Advisory boardS. briefing sessions and Informal
discussions by a body are included. even if no vote is taken. A public body must
avoid secret meetings or gatherings from which the public and the press are
excluded. such as a meeting immediately preceding an official meeting even
though the meeting is ostensibly for purely social purposes.
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H. COMPLIANCE WITH SUNSHINE LAW REQUIREMENTS (Continued)
3. No votes may be taken by secret ballot.
4. Minutes must be taken of every meeting.
5. Sanctions or penalties for non-compllance:
a. Members of the public body may be guHty of a second degree
misdemeanor which carries penalties of imprisonment not to exceed 60
days and a fine not to exceed $500 or both.
b. Actions of the body taken outside 01 a publiC meeting may be declared null
and void.
I. Regullll' Meetings
The Community Development Advisory Committee will hold public meetings to dIscUSS and
provide recommendations on the proposed use of lunds by the City of sulHeCiplent
organizations, to give citizens the opportunity to express needs and comments. and to
submit proposals for consideration by the Committee. A quorum to conduct Committee
business and hold public hearings shall be six members. Motions and resolutionS may
pass by a simple majority vote. A simple majority vote Is more than one half of the
memberS present at any meeting.
Committee meetings wHI be held at least once every two months or as needed. and will be
coordinated with the schedule for the preparation of the Community Development
.Statement of Objectives and Prolected Use of Funds.. A tentative schedule of the
Community Development process for the City of Miami Beach will be made avalable by the
administration at the earliest possible meeting of each calendar year. In order to ensure
representation from Individuals residing In affected CDBG target areas. the Administration
in conjunction ...ith the CDAC. will may hold neighborhood meetings/hearings to obtain
input dkectly from those affected: however. CDAC attendance is not mandatory at these
special meetings. The Housing and Community Development DMsion Director with Input
from the CDAC Chairperson, will set the time and place of meetings which. will be
coordinated with the planning schedule. Meetings may be held in the 2nd Floor Conference
Room of the Miami Beach City Hall, located at 1700 Convention Center Drive. which is a
facHity located in the designated Community Development Qow/mod@.~) Target
Area. and is accessible to the handicapped.
Regular meeting notices shall be provided In advance of said meeting. In the case of a
special meeting. a notice wHI be made as early as possible In advance of such meeting, by
personal communication.
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J. CDBG Planning Phase Me.tlngs
The City Administration will determine the annual costs necessary to administer the CDBG
Program, not to exceed 20% of the annual entitlement grant plus program Income. Also
the Administration will determine the annual funding necessary to meet the required housing
needs and goals in accordance with the criteria established with the U.S. Department eX
HUD. The!! funds Resessary must comply with ekAer tAe loleyslRiI Assl6laAee PlaA,
CeFRpFeAeAslve loleFReless .~.66i&taR6e PI.R. .REller the Comprehensive Housing ....sl&taAee
~!Y. Strategy (g.tJ\S). The CDAC will support no less than the minimum funding
necessary to achieve these goals. The CDAC will then be asked to review the written
requests for proposals (RFP's) from all organizationS, In order to recommend funding levels
for eligible CDSG activities.
Meetings are normally held in the 2nd Floor Conference Room eX the Miami Beach CIty Hall.
located at 1700 Convention Center Drive, which is a facility located In a designated
Community Development Oow I moderat~:~~~) Target Area. and Is accessible to the
handicapped.
A quorum to conduct Committee business and hold public hearings shall be six members.
A majority vote is more than one half of the members present at any meeting.
Meeting notices shall be provided In advance eX said meeting. In the case eX a special
meeting, a notice will be made as early as possible In advance of such meeting.
The citizens will be advised of: the annual COBG grant amount antlclpated/avalable;
proposed amount of Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program AssIstance; estimated program
income expected to be generated I received; the proposed low/moderate Income beneftt
once a .Proposed Statement of Objectives. 9rLu . . '
~~tJ9"t@tfiij"g~opEld; proposed CDSGI u...M a eIy to r" In
displacement (if any) and the types and levels eX assistance the grantee wi! make avalable
to displaced persons. if any. Further, citizens will be apprised of any Items as speclfled In
the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, Public Law 101-625, the HousIng and
Community Development Act of 1974 as amended, and applicable regulations for the
above.
During the final stages of the annual planning process for the aIIocatlQn of COBG funds. the
CDAC will invite the Mayor and City Commissioners to attend the final meeting with the CIty
Manager, so that the Commission Members may be apprised of the CDAC's reasons for
their citizen recommendations.
The CDAC will request of the Mayor and City Commission, that following the annual final
Public Hearing on the .Proposed Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds., that
the Commission allow the CDAC Chairperson or their designee, to have the opportunity to
present the majority position of the CDAC to the City Commission before they adopt the
.Final Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds.,
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K. Absence.
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fr9romem~~IPPQ-~.~rg9r~41' The removal of such member requires only
a noticeo( suehuabsenteeism from the community Development AdvIsory Committee
Chairperson to the City Oerk's Office. Such removal shall create a vacancy which shall be
filled according to the manner specified elsewhere in this plan.
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V. Public Hearings
Public Hearings will be held at convenient times and locatIonS to facUitate broad citizen participation
at locations accessible to the handicapped and convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries of the
COBG program '9A\$~1B~",p~~~ A notice shall be published 10 days in
advance of Public Hearings In the non-legal section of a general circulation newspaper. It shall
indicate time, date. place, and procedures of the Hearing and topics to be considered. Public
Hearing notices may also be published in a Spanish language newspaper of general c1rcUation. If
deemed necessary. Public Hearings wUI be held as follows:
A. COBG and ~~'!PJ\~ifigij~ Program
1. Performance Hearina
To obtain views about the performance of the City's Community DeveIopm8nt
Block Grant Program and/or its sub-grantees, for the past fiscal year. Ill,.
mi~1~~~...~~qmtee~lnm;
2. Needs Hearina
To obtain views and needs of citizens at the Initial stage of the development of ·
.Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of FundS. concemlng community
development and housing needs, and on the establishment of priorities ii,'"
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2. Needs Hearlna (Continued}
In order to ensure representation from Ind~uaIs residing in affected COBG target
areas or areas affected by Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program actJvltles. the
administration will maY hold neighborhood meetings/ hearings to obtain input
directly from those affected. and will Invite and encourage the COAC members
attendance; however. COAC attendance Is not mandatory at these
meetings/hearings. and COAC will not take any action at these meetings.
3. Pre-submission Hearlna
To obtain views of citizens prior to final action on the .Proposed Statement c:A
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a'reguiaiiyschediiied meeting oftheMiaiTIl Beach City Commission. Such hearing
shall be advertised in the time frame as established by the applicable CIty
procedures.
Public Hearings for items other than COBG Program elements/ business ..
~mf;~;lP!:l:t9!fj<;9iijiit~e~. shall be held seperate and not co-
mingled with regular CDAC meetings. In cases where a slgnificart number ci non-
English speaking residents can be expected to attend. reasonable anangements
will be made to enable all persons to actively participate.
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CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO.
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TO:
Mayor Seymour Gelber and
Members of the City Commission
DATE:
November 16.1994
SUBJECT:
Roger M. Carltoft /I". (J I ~
City Manager ~
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH. FLORIDA. AMENDING AND RESTATING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM.
FROM:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
The Administration recommends adoption of the attached Resolution authoriZing the proposed changes to
the Community Development Citizen Participation Plan.
pACKGROUND:
The Miami Beach Commission adopted the existing Community Development Citizen Participation Plan on
July 19. 1978 via Resolution No. 78-15672; and was subsequently amended on September 21. 1983 via
Resolution No. 83-17475. and on March 16. 1988 via Resolution No. 88-19190.
On September 8. 1994. the City Commission endorsed the submission of an application to U.S. HUD for
both a grant under the Economic Development Initiatives (EDI) and a loan in the maximum amount
permitted under the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for the development of both Loews and HCF
convention-quality hotels.
The application requirements for the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program stipulate that the CIty must
amend its locally adopted Citizen Participation Plan to reflect the citizen participation process to be used
if the City contemplates the submission of a Section 108 :"08n.
ANALYSIS:
The City Administration and the Community Development AdviSOry Committee (CDAC) have recommended
that certain changes be made to the current Citizen Participation Plan. in order to conform with the
regulations governing the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program. The new/amended portionS of the Plan
have been highlighted to facUitate your review. The revisions to this Plan are in compliance with the
standards for all City Boards and Committees.
The Community Development Advisory Committee unanimously endorsed the revisionS to this Citizen
Participation Plan at their meeting of October 25. 1994.
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CONCLUSION:
We recommend that the Resolution authorizing the proposed changes to the Citizen Participation Plan be
approved by the City Commission. in order to comply with the federal regulationS goveming the SectIon 108
Loan Guarantee Program.
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AGENDA ITEM -R. -1- C-
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