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Resolution R-22-0335
Legislation
File Number: 12309
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 9/13/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES
PARTNERSHIP ("SHIP") PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,145.00
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 FOR THE STRATEGIES UNDER THE
CURRENT SHIP LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY
AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INCLUDING AMENDMENTS,
EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS
THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS FOR SAID PURPOSE.
WHEREAS, in July 1992, the State of Florida enacted the William E. Sadowski
Affordable Housing Act ("Sadowski Act") which allocates a portion of new and existing
documentary stamp taxes, which were paid on the transfer of real estate, to local governments
for the development and maintenance of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the Sadowski Act provides a dedicated revenue source for affordable
housing and it has created the Florida State Housing Initiatives Partnership ("SHIP") program;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 21-0343 adopted September 13, 2021, the City
Commission accepted the amount of $2,088,221.00 for State Fiscal Year (TY") 2021-2022 for
strategies under the current SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan ("LHAP") allowing the City of
Miami's ("City") continued participation in the SHIP program; and
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2022, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation notified the City
of an additional allocation for State FY 2021-2022 in the total amount of $75,145.00, for a total
allocation of $2,163,366.00 for State FY 2021-2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration recommends the acceptance of the additional SHIP
program funds in the amount of $75,145.00 for State FY 2021-2022 for the strategies under the
current SHIP LHAP;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The acceptance of additional SHIP funds in the total amount of $75,145.00
for State FY 2021-2022 for the strategies under the current SHIP LHAP is authorized.'
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Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all
necessary documents, including amendments, extensions, and modifications, all in forms
acceptable to the City Attorney, subject to all federal, state, and local laws that regulate the use
of such funds for said purpose.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
1
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' The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited, to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
2 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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