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03/17/2021 Agreement r749 Kevin Madok, CPA I Clerk of the Circuit Court& Comptroller—Monroe County, Florida DATE: Mardi 19, 2021 TO: Sheryl Graham, Director Social Services ATTN: Lourdes Francis, Administrator FROM: Pamela G. I Ianco ilk.C. SUBJECT: March 17"' BOCC Meeting Attached is an electronic copy of the following item: C27 land Ilse Restriction Agreements (LURAs) for die State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program for the purpose of guaranteeing a 15 year affordability period for die properties referenced in each LIIRA: Poinciana Royale located at 1341 McCarthy lime, Key West, Florida; Harvey House located at 121.5 Catherine Street, Key West, Florida; Secbol Place —tocaied ar711 Catherine Street, Key West, Florida; and McCarthy Rogers located at 1213 William Street, Key West, Florida. Three duplicate originals on the way to you through ecurict'. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (305) 292-3550. cc: County Attorney Finance File KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING 500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145 r MONROE COUNTY STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERHIP PROGRAM(SHIP) LAND USE RESTRICTION AGREEMENT (LURAI McCARTHY ROGERS This LAND USE RESTRICTION AGREEMENT (LURA) (hereinafteri called the t& MU"Agreement") is made and entered into as of thisltday o U& , 2071/between A.H. OF MONROE COUNTY, INC. (hereinafter called the "Owner") and MONROE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter called the"County"). WITNE SETH WHEREAS,the County approved funding for A.H. of Monroe County, Inc.through the County s State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) for the purpose of rehabilitating McCARTHY ROGERS, a facility located in Monroe County. Florida at 1213 William Street, in the City of Key West, Florida,and the legal description as follows: On the Island of Key West, and known as part of Lot I I, in Square I, of Tract 12, according to the Key West Investment Company's Amended Diagram of Part of Tract 12, recorded in Plat Book I, Page 49, Monroe County, Florida records. Commencing at a - - point on William Street a distant of 182 feet from the corner of William and United Streets and running thence along William Street in a Northwesterly direction 30 feet; thence at right angles in a Northeasterly direction 118 feel; then at right angles in a Southeasterly direction 30feet; thence at right angles in a Southwesterly direction 118 feet to the point of beginning. WHEREAS, the County has agreed under certain conditions to issue a deferred forgivable loan using SHIP funds to provide financing for preservation of affordable rental housing for very low and low-income persons located at 1213 William Street, Key West, Florida, 33040, in Monroe County, Florida,to be occupied by eligible persons as described Article 1.1 of the Agreement. WHEREAS, in addition to any other requirements the County may impose incident to its mortgage,the Owner has agreed that all housing units shall be leased, rented or made available on a continuous basis for rental to very low and low-income persons as described in Article 1.2 of the Agreement. WHEREAS, this Land Use Restriction is intended to ensure that the property be used in accordance with the SHIP program. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the County and the Owner do hereby contract and agree as follows: AGREEMENT ARTICLE I. RENTAL HOUSING RESTRICTIONS 1.1 Occupancy One hundred percent (100%) of the housing units must be set-aside for occupants who upon initial occupancy of both units must have annual gross incomes equal to or below eighty percent(80%) for the Monroe County, Metropolitan Statistical Area(MSA), as determined by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) on an annual basis. 1.2 Income/Eligibility The SPONSOR shall determine and verify the income eligibility of tenants in accordance with HUD Section 8 housing assistance programs in 24 CFR Part 5 for the Project. Income shall be calculated by annualizing verified sources of income for the household as the amount of income to be received by a household,during the 12 months, following the effective date of the determination. The Annual Gross Income, as defined in Section 420.9071(4), F.S., must be used and the SHIP Program income limits cannot be exceeded. The Owner shall maintain complete and accurate income records pertaining to each tenant occupying a SHIP assisted unit. Onsite inspection as will be conducted annually upon reasonable prior written notice to verify compliance with tenant income, rents, and the minimum property standards as stated in Section 420.907-420.9079. Florida Statutes and Rule 67-37, Florida Administrative Code, as they may be amended from time to time. 1.3 SHIP Affordability All housing units are subject to affordability limits established for SHIP assisted rental units on an annual basis. 1.4 Long-term Affordability The SHIP funds are subject to recapture during the affordability period if the property is sold, transferred, etc. If the property is offered for sale prior to the end of the affordability period, the Property shall be subject to the right of first refusal for purchase at the current market value minus the grant award by eligible nonprofit organizations that would provide continued occupancy by 80%and below AMI tenants. The County shall have ninety (90)days from the date of notification of intent to sell by the Owner to identify an eligible non-profit. 1.5 Housing Standards Rental Units assisted with SHIP funds shall be maintained in compliance with local building code requirements for the duration of the affordability period. The Owner shall cooperate with the County by allowing on-site inspection of SHIP assisted units for compliance with local code requirements. ARTICLE II. CONSIDERATION The County has authorized and issued a deferred forgivable loan to the Owner as an inducement to the Owner to operate the units in the Project for the benefit of low-income households whose incomes are equal to or less than eighty(80%) percent of median annual gross income for the One hundred percent (100%)of the housing units must be set-aside for occupants who upon initial occupancy of both units must have annual gross incomes equal to or below eighty percent(80%) for the Monroe County, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), as determined by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on an annual basis for a period of fifteen (15) years following completion of the Project. In consideration of the issuance of the loan by the County for the foregoing purposes.the County and Owner have entered into this Agreement. ARTICLE III. RELIANCE In performing its duties hereunder, the County may rely upon statements and certifications of the Owner, believed to be genuine and to have been executed by the proper person or persons, and upon audits of the books and records of the Owner pertaining to occupancy of the Project. In addition, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation may consult with counsel, and the opinion of such counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection with respect to any action taken or suffered by the County in good faith and in conformity with the opinion of such counsel. The Owner may rely upon certification of low-income households reasonably believed to be genuine and to have been executed by the proper person or persons. ARTICLE IV. TERM This Agreement shall become effective upon its execution and shall remain in full force and effect for a period of fifteen (15)years from the date of the completion of the rehabilitation of the Project as confirmed by final inspection by the building department and/or issuance of a final certification of occupancy. ARTICLE V. INSURANCE The Owner shall insure the property for the full replacement cost for the duration of the Land Use Restriction Agreement. Any such policy must be issued by a company acceptable to the County, include the County as an additional insured and provide for at least thirty(30)days notice prior to cancellation. ARTICLE VI. DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT Subject to the superior rights of the holder of any first mortgage, in the event that the Project is damaged or destroyed, the Owner shall deposit with the County any insurance proceeds and shall promptly commence to rebuild,replace,repair or restore the Project in such manner as is consistent with the Loan Documents. The County shall make any such insurance proceeds available to provide funds for such restoration work. In the event the Owner fails to commence or to complete the rebuilding, repair, replacement or restoration of the Project after notice from the County, the County shall have the right, in addition to any other remedies granted in the Loan Documents or at law or in equity,to repair, restore, rebuild or replace the Project so as to prevent the occurrence of a default hereunder. ARTICLE VII. SALE, TRANSFER OR REFINANCING OF THE PROJECT OR DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATION The loan for the Project hereunder as to both principal and interest shall be assumable upon project sale, transfer or refinancing or dissolution of the Owner's Corporation if the proposed Owner of the Project is an eligible nonprofit organization (approved by the County) and agrees to maintain all set asides and other requirements of the SHIP Loan Documents for the period originally specified. In the event the above-stated conditions are not met, the loan for the Project hereunder as to both principal and interest shall be due in full upon the sale, transfer or refinancing of the Project. Notwithstanding, payment of principal and interest in full, these restrictions shall remain in full force and effect for the term of this Agreement. ARTICLE VIII. ENFORCEMENT/DEFAULT The benefits of this Agreement shall inure to, and may be enforced by the COUNTY for the duration of the Agreement, whether or not the COUNTY shall continue to be the holder of the Mortgage,whether or not the Project loan may be paid in full,and whether or not any bonds issued for the purpose of providing funds for the project are outstanding. The SPONSOR warrants that it has not, and will not, execute any other agreement with provisions contradictory to, or in opposition to,the provisions hereof,and that, in any event,the requirements of this Agreement are paramount and controlling as to the rights and obligations herein set forth and supersede any other requirements in conflict herewith. However, this shall not preclude the COUNTY from subordinating its loan to construction financing. If the Owner defaults in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement or breaches any covenant, agreement or warranty of the Owner set forth in this Agreement, and if such default remains uncured for a period of thirty (30) days after notice thereof shall have been given by the County to the Owner(or for an extended period approved by the County if such default stated in such notice can be corrected, but not within such thirty (30) day period, and if the Owner commences such correction within such thirty (30) day period, and thereafter diligently pursues the same to completion within such extended period),then the County may take any lawful action, whether for specific performance of any covenant in this Agreement or such other remedy as may be deemed most effective by the County to enforce the obligations of the Owner with respect to the Project. If a default by the Owner under this Agreement is not timely cured, the County may institute foreclosure proceedings against the Project, but only as provided in the Mortgage. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing,the County will have the right to seek specific performance of any of the covenants and requirements of this Agreement concerning the rehabilitation and operation of the Project. ARTICLE IX. RECORDING AND FILING Upon execution and delivery by the parties hereto,the County shall cause this Agreement and all amendments and supplements hereto to be recorded and filed in the official public records of Monroe County. ARTICLE X. COVENANTS TO RUN WITH THE LAND This Agreement and the covenants contained herein shall run with the land and shall bind,and the benefits shall inure to,respectively,the Owner and the County and their respective successors and assigns during the Term of this Agreement. ARTICLE XI. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida,with respect to both substantive rights and with respect to procedures and remedies. ARTICLE XII. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS In the event of any legal action to enforce the terms of this Agreement, each party shall bear its own attorney's fees and costs. ARTICLE XIII. NOTICE AND EFFECT Any notice required to be given hereunder shall be given by personal delivery, by registered mail or by registered expedited service at the addresses specified below or at such other addresses as may be specified in writing by the parties hereto, and any such notice shall be deemed received on the date of delivery if by personal delivery or expedited delivery service, or upon actual receipt if sent by registered mail. FOR THE COUNTY FOR THE OWNER Robert Shillinger, Esq. Scott Pridgen, Executive Director County Attorney A.H. of Monroe County, Inc. 1111 12th Street, Suite 408 1434 Kennedy Drive Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 (305)292-3470 (305) 293-4800 to ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CPA, CLERK BOAR TY COMMISSIONERS OF OE 1I� TiFLORIDA // w-d4+ ^++"" By: itqW,H 3/ 9022( r .('t 7,f: Date .,_ asn 1 � tNROE OOUT ATrORNEY A�F10VE Sy7 FORM A.H. OF MONROE COUNTY, INC. ASS NW ATTORNEY McCarthy Rogers Date 3/20/20 By: j s Scott Pridgen, Execut, e Director ,gai/zrr