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05/15/2002 Agreement Clelt( of die Circol coon Danny L. KoIhage Clerk of the Circuit Court Phone: (305) 292-3550 FAX: (305) 295-3663 e-mail: phancock@monroe-clerk.com Memnrandum TO: Timothy McGarry, Director Growth Management Division ATTN: Colleen Gardner Executive Assistant FROM: Pamela G. Hanc~ Deputy Clerk U DATE: June 27,2002 At the May 15, 2002, Board of County Commissioner's meeting the Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following: Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office to authorize the transfer of funds to Monroe County for the funding of the Florida Keys Affordable Housing Coordinator. Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and the City of Key West to authorize the transfer of funds to Monroe County for the funding of the Florida Keys Affordable Housing Coordinator. Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and the City of Key Colony Beach to authorize the transfer of funds to Monroe County for the funding of the Florida Keys Affordable Housing Coordinator. vlAgreement between Monroe County and Mr. Ed Swift to donate funds to Monroe County for the funding of the Florida Keys Affordable Housing Coordinator. Agreement between Monroe County and the Lodging Association to donate funds to Monroe County for the funding of the Florida Keys Affordable Housing Coordinator. Agreement between Monroe County and the Key West Chamber of Commerce to donate funds to Monroe County for the funding of the Florida Keys Affordable Housing Coordinator. Enclosed is a copy of each of the above mentioned for your handling. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact our office. Please note we did not receive back the Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and the City of Layton to authorize the transfer of funds to Monroe County for the funding of the Florida Keys Aff~rdable Housing Coordinator. Let me know the status as soon as possible. thanks. cc: County Administrator w/o documents Cou nty Attorney Finance File.) 04/15/02 MON 10:33 FAX 3052892442 DCA MARATHON E~ 5W'\ fi- I4J 003 FLORIDA KEYS AFFORDABlJE HOUSING COORDINATOR Agreement '.~. Whereas, tht: Department of Community Affairs convened the Florida Keys Affordable Housing Task Force in 2001 in order to develop a coordinated, multi-faceted strategy to preserve and increase the stock of affordable housing in the Florida Keys; Whereas the Task Force consisted of representatives from the Department, local governments, other local agencies (Sheriff, School Board, etc.), private and non-prot1t sector and concerned citizens to ensure participation by all community sectors; :~ Whereas, the Department and South Florida Regional Planning Council provided support services for the Task Force, including facilitation, research and analysis and meeting reports; :'; Whereas, the Task Force met February 22nd and 23(d, June SIb and September 24th and identified obstacles to affordable housing and strategies for improving opportunities for affordable housing; Whereas, the Task Force determined that constrUcting new affordable housing units represents only part of the solut1on to the housing deficit and that a multi-faceted strategy must include housing preservation, rehabilitation, redevelopment and control of potential demand resulting from land use decisions; '1 Whereas, the Ta.c;k Force reached consensus on the need for each local government to adopt Affordable Housing Action Plans that provide specific, multi-faceted strategies which shall be implemented according to a specitied time schedule; Whereas, the Task force reached consensus regarding the need for each jurisdiction or entity to provide funding to employ an affordable housing coordinator and to execute an inter local agreement specifying the funds they will contribute; \Vhereas, MOIlIl.le C()lliity should execute a contract with the Depart..-nent of Community Affairs, Di vision of Housing and act as the administrator of funds from the various jurisdictions providing funding for the coordinator; Wherea... the Task Force appointed a Selection Committee composed of Rebecca Jetton representing the Department of Community Afiairs, Nora Williams representing Monroe County, Rick Casey representing the Monroe County Housing Authority and subsequently that Selection Corrunittee appointed Peter Rosasco representing Affordable Housing Developers and Jaimie Ross representing the EnviTOnmental Community to form the Oversight Conrmittee; \Vherea", the Oversight Committee will work with the County Manager to hire the selected person, establish the goals ofthe contract and work products to be accomplished, certify that work products have been accomplished satisfactorily and in accordance with state law and audit requirements prior to payment; maintain records, provide direction to the Coordinator, direct the 04/15/02 MON 10:34 FAX 3052892442 .~ .?f . :r :;' . ',); ..~: DCA MARATHON 141 004 completion of work products and provide reports to the funding sources. Whereas, the signing of this document indicates the solidarity of purpose achieved by this group to ensure continued coordination among local guvermnents, lucal agencies, and public and private sector entities to facilitate housing preservation, redevelopment and construction. Now Therefore, Edwin Swift, III, agrees that the signing of the agreement is a conunitment to forward funding to Monroe County in the amount of $ 5,000 within thirty days of execution of this agreement demonstrating support for the hiring of an Affordable Housing Coordinator who will achieve the tasks outlined below: Tnsks: · Begin to work with affordable housing developers, local governments, the Land and Housing Authorities, local banks, and state and federal agencies to identify funding sources_ · Develop and coordinate an ongoing partnership among affordable housing agencies, developers, local banks, and local governments. Work with local governments, developers and affordable housing agencies to identify and acquire sites suitable for affordable housing, Begin to assist local governments in development or modification of comprehensive plan policies and land development regulations which are necessary to implement an adopted affordable housing strategy by: Gathering and analyzing information Providing model language from other communities Encouraging mutually supportive policies Drafting needed changes and providing to planning director e Work vv'ith affordable housing developers, local govcm..-nents. the Land and !HOUSi'Lg Authorities, local banks, and state and federal agencies to obtain funding and approval for the identified affordable housing projects. · Begin to a%ist local governments in identifying and assigning to specific projects the affordable housi.ng aliocations recently made available by DCA and develop a list of vacant developable land. · Work with the private and non-profit sectors to facilitate their effective participation in the adopted local government affordable housing strategy. · Work with ~taff of the House Committee on Local Government and Veterans Affairs on the preparation and adoption of appropriate legislation pertaining to affordable housing in the Keys. 04/J,5/02 MaN 10: 34 FAX 3052892442 DCA MARATHON 141005 . Develop mechanisms to overcome neighborhood objections to affordable housing development. ;'! . Assist in obtaining local government approvals fOT housing projects. . Work with the Chambers of Commerce throughout Monroe County to develop coordinated information centers to provide affordable housing information to residents and people interested in moving to the Keys. (This would include coordination between Key West-Monroe County Housing Authority and the Chambers on publication of this information in the Chamber newsletters and between the School Board for inclusion on their web site.) :~ ::.1 . Develop a collaborative partnership with financial institutions in Monroe County to ensure a high level of participation in affordable housing projects. . Work with the law enforcement agencies. the School Board, and medical wbrkers to form a consortium for Public Service Housing. . Develop a financial literacy program for residents interested in affordable housing. . I Act as a clearinghouse for affordable housing projects so that ROGO units and Nutrient Reduction Credits are pooled and transferred as needed. } This constitutes the entirety of the agreement and shall become effective on the last day of signing, ~ :::::..~ (SEAL) ATTEST: ~~~JI.r . ~ /Ict& ~..- Edwin Swift, III ::,:j 5/ s-/-z- Date I I ,'.,< ">-._<~::":~.:,~:.;....';:~, :: ':-. ...... /~t~_., '. ',< \,,;~;~::.:.g~)<,. RO~/~ " i /,:;; '\DATE- \\;~;,;:'t' ' ;: ,\ '. ,(~", . ~c:r ~ ~ z );> :;o~:;r C"..:J ~~~ :2 2 Pl :_,. -: c-j:::";-': d...)O ~~QS~ -< C"? c.. - --t~ -.,' J;> r C) :> Pl r....,> = ~.;.."':;) i....;) c...... c: "", ,1 -0 =.: .,., .- fT1 C) .,., C> ::::0 ;lJ fTI CJ o ;0 a 4!~/o~ Date (1) . \f~ \ Sonny McCoj, Mayor Monroe County N -.J @_/ j'i/ ~~~ !)EPU CLERK t: .