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Item G1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: July16, 2014 Division: Growth ManagemenL_ Bulk Item: Yes x No Department: Planning &Environmental Resources Department Staff Contact Person/Phone#: Christine Hurley 3.0I-289-2517 AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Drive In Homebuilders, LLC as an approved non- governmental entity to qualify purchasers and tenants for modified market rate housing pursuant to Monroe County Code Section 130-161(f)(8)(c). ITEM BACKGROUND: Gregory S. Oropeza, Esquire submitted a written request for Drive In Homebuilders, LLC requesting approval by the Board of County Commissioners as a non- governmental entity ("Provider") as contemplated in Monroe County Code Section 130-161(f)(8)(c) eligible to qualify tenants and purchasers of modified market rate its at Islander Estates. These units are deed restricted and require that 70% of income be earned in Monroe County, but have no income or pricing restrictions. If qualified, the Provider may then enter into a written agreement with the County's Planning Director to authorize the non-governmental entity to administer the eligibility and compliance requirements of affordable housing units as prescribed in Monroe County Code Section 130-161. Drive In Homebuilders, proposes to qualify all purchasers or tenants according to the deed restriction as recorded in the Monroe County Public Records on April 15, 2013 in Official Records Book 2623, Page 643. The units are to be constructed on the parcel known as Islander Estates, located at 5020 5h Ave, Stock Island, Florida, which is assigned real estate#00127400.0!00000. The restriction was required based on a Major Conditional Use Permit Approval which authorized 89 deed restricted affordable housing units and 22 modified market rate units for a total of 111 residential units in the project commonly referred to as Islander Village. Islander Estates is the development of the 22 modified market rate units. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: April 16, 2014— BOCC approved refund of permit fees to Drive In Homebuilders, LLC a.k.a. Islander Village Development for 15 single family units and impact fees for 9 units. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: n1a STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval TOTAL COST: INDIRECT COST: BUDGETED: Yes No DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE: COST TO COUNTY: SOURCE OF FUNDS: REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes x No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year 13 APPROVED BY: County Attu OMB/Purchasing Risk Management DOCUMENTATION: Included x Not Required— DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM# Revised 7/09 Barron W. Smith, E sq,, Smi'm OROPEZA, P.L. Patrick Flanigan, Esq. ManagirAg Palmer I ,�11'1.1'.e,,Fory S. Oropeza, 1-. . 138-142 Simonton axect Richard .McChesney, Esq, Key West, 11.orida 330410 Nick Batty, Esoy, TelePhOrW (305) 296-7227 Fac,simile (3105) 296-8448 VIA ELECTRONIC MA1111. [H rod ey-(,'Iirist�inc@MonroeCounty-F]14,go.vI ,June 19, 2014 Ms. Christine Hurley, Growth Management Director Monroe County Growth Management 2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 400 Mandhon, Florida 33050 Re DRIVE IN HOMEBUILDERS, 11C - Islander Estates Development 1&qqgest f .BOCC Affirdable Housin '..R" t, _qr......... A qn Dear Ms.Hurley, This to is acting as tare authorized agent for Drive In Homebuilders, LLC, a Florida limited liability company ("'Drive! In Homebujiders') flie awner of the real, property hicated at 5020 5"" A,v,enue, South Stead Island, Florida 33040 C'Property")., Pursuant to Monroe County Code (MCC §130-1611(f)(8)(c), a non-governmenU organi7ation approvied by the Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC") &9 an affordable housing provider may enter into, a wn'tten agreement wA the County's Planning Director to autharize the non-,governmental entity to administer the eligibility and compliance requirements of afford6ble housing unrits which restrictions appear in MCC §130-161, and applicable deed restrictions. As such, Drive In Homebuilders, is requesting appswal by the BOCC so that Drive In Hoar nebuilders can act as the qualified agent for purc hasers of urdts developed on the:Property. Drive In Hornebuilders arkd its affifi0e, Island Home Btdlders, Inc, a Florid, orporation ("Island Homebuilders") h,ave extensive experience iri the development and sales of residential ant in Monroe Cowity. Drive in Homebuiliders bw employed the services of a local Certified Public AccowiVint to review and audit each potential purchaser or tenant of a unit within the Property. Drive In Hoinebuilders proposes to quali4 all purchasers c,)r tenants of any modified market rate housing unit ("Market to Unit") which is or s hall 1w constnicted on 'the parcel known ws Islander Estates,located at 50" 5"'A-venue, Stock.1sland Florida,which is&9signed real estate parcel number 001127400.000000("Parcel"). The qualification shall be in accordance with that. certain Restrictive ton vermt 1"br Dwelling Units in Monroe Counly, Florida ftom Drive In, LTD, the predecessor in in.temst to Drive In Hornebuilders, executed on Aptil 10, 2013 and recorded on Aprfi 15, 2013 in Official Records Boolk 2623, Page 643 Public Ikeeords, of' Monroe Coiinty, Florida ("Deed Res-triction"'). The Deed Restriction provides in par4 that each market rate dwelling imit developed "is hereby deed restricted for a period of thirty(30) years to the mse and occupancy, whether by ownership or rental, by hou,wholds that derive at least seventy percent (70%) of their household income from gainful, employment m Monroe County, Drive InHornebuilders will, by December 3 1" of each calendar year, provide written certification to the County's Planning Department certifying that pmchasers and tenants of each Market Rate Unit on the Parcel meet the applicable employment and income requirements as required by MCC §130-4 61(f)(2). We gready appreciate your assistance in this matter, If you should have any questions, comments or concems,please do not hesitate to contact rams® Sincerely, Gregory S. Oropeza,Esq. GSO Elcctronic Cc: Client Susan Gritasley, Esq, `l'iffhnY Stankievvicz ,2 County of Monroe Growth ii taft-limn t b t �, arm e 6 279 Overseas Highway Suite d 10 � Mayor� Georgeenn rornt,l�' 2 k 33�tt5� �' yMayor ProTern Heather Carruthers Dist 3 Ipp m Voice-; (30 )2 9-2 00 � � � Danny Koh age,Dist, 1 FA X:: �(30, )2 - 536 . David Rice,Dist.4 Silvia Murphy,Dist. LETTERT June 2014 Mr.Don C.Miller,1 alter Drive In Ho mebnnilders,LLC 3152 Northside Drive, Unit 1 t31 Key West,Florida 33040 RE: Financial Qualification Drive In HomebuRders,LL , a Floridalimited liability coon Modified Market Rate Residential Units — 5020 5h Avenue, Units 1-22; Parcel Yerrti�r ticnrn l b 1274tt0-0000001 Dear Mr.Miller. The Planning Environmental .eso t has reviewed the reqttest to determine whether Drive In Hoinebuilders, LL , a Florida imited liability company ("Drive In Htntrnebuilder ") through the appropriate erne, mrray qualify the applicants for the affordabic housing its at the above development, We reviewed your request and the documentation submitted regarding the oversight ofthe application process by,Jeffrey E. Allen,C.P.A. Monroe County Code Section 130-1.61 Affordable and employee housing is tier has a provision that the Planning Director may authorize a private developer to administer the eligibility and compliance requirements for the planning department under a written agreement The following governmental or nongoverrimental agency entities eligible for the delegation of authority: a. The county housing authority, not-for-profit community development organizations, pursuant to subsection( ) of this section, and other public entities established to provide affordable housing, b. Private developers or other nongovernmental organizations 'cip ing in a eral/state housing fmarncial assistance or tax credit pro or receiving some form of direct financial assistance from theCounty;or c, Nongovernmental organizations approved by the board of county commissioners as affordable housing providers, The Planning n nmental Resources Department has determined that you are ellgibie t have a qualified Management entity to admrn` °ster the compliance requirements pursuant to Monroe County Code because the project meets Monroe ounty Code Section 130-16I(O(8 c) "-Nongovernmental organizations approved by the board of County commissioners as affordable Lefter Agrmneat 1br AFH Qialifying Applimats Page 1 00 housing providers."This qualification is based on the modified market raw housing its you are developing which were part of an affordable housing project, pursuant, in part, to that certain Restrictive Covenant for Dwelling Units in Monroe County,Florida from Drive In,LTD recorded in the Public Records at OR Book 2623 Page 643. By signing below,you agree on behalf of Drive In Homebuilders, LLC that it and any CPA that is employed by it will comply with all qualification requirements pursuant to Monroe County Code. The annual report provided by Drive In Homebudders will be provided to the County, on December 31 of each year, commencing in 2014, showing the income qualifications and employment qualifications, If any other information is required by Monroe County, Drive In Homebuilders,LLC.will provide it. Please be advised that your records and those held by any qualifying agents may be considered public records under Florida law, and your cooperation will be required to obtain these records if needed by Monroe County. Drive in Homebuilders must keep a copy of the documents showing qualification. If the verification agent listed above is changed,you must notify the Monroe County Planning& Environmental Resources Director. When the property is transferred, this agreement is binding on successors in interest.The Islander Estates Homeowners Association, Inc., a Florida not for profit corporation will assume the qualification duties using the CPA indicated. The Islander Estates Homeowners Association, Inc, shall record within dirty days(30)days of this agreement being fully executed,record a provision to the Declaration and Restrictions of the Association,requiring the Association and all successors and/or assigns to comply with the restrictions set forth hereirL If a different CPA is employed,the qualifier agent must notify the county. A new agreement may be required by the Planning & Environmental Resources Director. If you have additional questions please contact Tiffany Stankiewicz, Development Administrator at 305-289-2513. Sincerely, To ley Schwab Sr, Director of Planning&Environmental Resources A to Ithis-L-Lday of--JUDL .20142014 Don C.Miller Managing Member of Drive In Homebuilders,LLC The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of J(4n .2014 A.D. by Don C. Miller as Managing Member of Drive In Hornebuilders, LLC, who is LeMnal.11 known to me or has produced as identification. My Commission Expires Notar y Public ignature) EXPM&May K 2MO Notary Public Print Name) SEAL t am now N*wbwbn If 1.9tter Agrefflmt for AFH 0=4ing Applimab Pap 2 of 2 JEFFREY E . ALLEN , CPA 1718 N. Roosevelt Blvd, a Key West, Florida 33040 a Phone: 305-296-6591 Email. jeff @Jeff allencipacpa,com June 16, 2014 Ms. Chrsfine Hurley Growth Management Director Monroe County Growth Management 2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 400 Marathon, Florida 33050 RE: Dear Ms. Hurley, I want toextend my gratitude for your acceptance of the proposal to permit me to work with Drive In Homebuilders, LLC, a Florida limited liability company as the Certified Public Accountant in qualifying potential buyers or tenants. I assure that my experience and willingness to serve Monroe County and its residences will be executed professionally and in conformance with County Code. I look forward to assisting the affordable housing community and appreciate the opportunity to do so. If you have any questions or need any additional information please feel free to contact me anytime. Sincerely, Jeffrey E. Allen, CPA JEFFREY E . ALLEN, CPA 1118 N. Roosevelt Blvd, a Key West, Florida 33040 a Phone, 305-296-6691 Email:jeffallencpaGbellsouth,net OBJECTIVE To perform qualification testing and reporting for pot9ntlal residents for the property located at 5020 5th Avenue,Stock Island Florida. SUMMARY Certified Public Accountant vAth over eighteen years of experience as a CPA in private practice. Experienced In tax preparation, budgeting, scheduling, performing risk Cana es,and facilitating the inclusion of proper internal controls as part of the systems development process. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2006-Present Managing Partner JEFFREY E. ALLEN, CPA Key Wes4 Florida 33040 Founded firm In 2006 to provide custom tailored accounting strategies to Individuals and businesses. Meet with potential and existing clients to determine and implement a plan to serve their unique tax requirement need& Work procativety with clients to resolve tax Issues. ProAde Individual, partnership, and corporate tax return preparation services in accordance with GAAP standards. Supervise accounting staff of four In bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, payroll processing and financial statement preparation,Work with staff to streamline operations by standard Ldrg and organdng accounting procedures, Set up and supervise accounilng systerns In QUckbooks, and other soffware applications. Managing Partner 1996-2005 WAR&OW&AtLEN, CPA Key West, Florida 33040 As partner of Key West public accounting firm, performed a variety of accounting, tax and consulting services to individuals, trusts and small businesses. Maintained system management for quality, and efficiency,, Supervised accounting staff of four. 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However email addresses are public record, If you do not wish to supply a personal address, please provide the Department with an email address which can be made available to the public, Please see our 9hARItLAU page to determine if you are affected by this change, https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wll I.as p?mode=2&search=N... 6/11/2014 Detail by Entity Name Page 1 of 2 Tc� r ri iihq Detail by Entity Florida Limited Liability Co panes DRIVE IN HOMEBUILDERS, LLC Filing Information Document Number L13000047632 FEI/EIN Number N/A Date Filed 04/01/2013 State FL Status ACTIVE Effective Date 03/29/2013 Principal Address 3152 NORTHSIDE DRIVE 101 KEY WEST, FL 33040 ilia Address 13152 NORTHSIDE DRIVE 101 B KEY WEST, FL 33040 Registered Agent Name &Address MILLER, DON C 147 KEY HAVEN DRIVE KEY WEST, FL 33040 Authorized Personfsl Detail k Name &Address Q Title MGR GALVAN, DANNY 16 SHORE TERRACE KEY WEST, FL 33040 Title MR MILLER, DON C f 147 KEY HAVEN DRIVE KEY WEST, FL 33040 Annual epos httrs ,�c�:arrh cnnhi7 nra/Tnn,iirv�"C(-imnrntinngenrehlgi-nrc hRegi:ltD(-,tgil/Fntit'vName/tla1-113... 6/3/2014 Detail by Entity Name Page 2 of 2 Report Year Filed Date 2014 01/09/2014 Document IMIgges 01/09/2014 ANNUAL REPOR View image in PDF Tor7m--aE71 04/0112013 Florida Limit Libiiit View image in PDF format AuyiLiaw &,and State of Flonon,Department of?uwe htto://search.sunbiz.ora/Inouirv/ComorationSearch/SearchResultDetail/EntitvName/flal-I 13... 6/1/2014 Detail by Entity Name Page l of r Detail by Entity Name Florida Protit Cormioration ISLAND HOME BUILDERS INC. i �FIIUii�n Ilmmtouwmm7uatl�r�n Document Number P10000081562 FEI/EIN Number 273653786 Date Filed 10/0512010 State FL Status ACTIVE Effective Date 10/05/2010 Princi al Address 3152 NORTHSIDE DR. 101B KEY WEST, FL 33040 Changed: 03/07/2012 3152 NORTHSIDE DR, 101 B KEY WEST, FL 33040 Changed: 03/07/2012 ��Re Istered A ent Nammme Address MILLER, DON C 147 KEY HAVEN DR KEY WEST, FL 33040 h Address Changed: 03/07/2012 Officer/Director Detail Name &Address i Title V.P. 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