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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-99-0705J-99-785 9/17/99 RESOLUTION NO. a.l ir rf 05 A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE CITY OF MIAMI'S REVISED LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLANS FOR THE PERIOD COVERING FISCAL YEARS 1995-1998 AND 1998-2001, PURSUANT TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP ("SHIP") PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLANS, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION, AND TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO CARRY OUT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID PROGRAM. WHEREAS, on July 7, 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 on deeds or real estate transactions 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 created the State Housing Initiatives Partnership ("SHIP,) Program; and WHEREAS, in August, 1994, the City of Miami was notified by the State of Florida that the City would be eligible to receive C1 Y COMMTMKOR P£TING OF 5 E F 2 ? 1999 h.sclutiou No. L $1,353,387 in SHIP Program funds beginning with the State's 1995-96 Fiscal Year; and WHEREAS, at the November 21, 1996 City Commission meeting, the City Commission through Resolution No, 96-851, approved the City's modified Local Housing Assistance Plan which outlines the City's str.•ategy for the implementation of the SHIP Program for the period covering fiscal years 1995-1996, 1996-1997, and 1997-1998; and WHEREAS, at the April 14, 1998 City Commission meeting, the City Commission through Resolution No, 98-336, approved the City's Local Housing Assistance Plan which outlines the City's strategy for the implementation of the SHIP Program for the period covering fiscal years 1998-99, 1999-2000, and 2000-2001; and WHEREAS, currently the City's housing strategies under the SHIP Program is limited to the City's Homeownership Development Program and Downpayment/Closing Costs Assistance Program; and WHEREAS, currently through the City's Homeownership Development Program funds, can only be provided to certified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO's), and has precluded the private housing industry from securing SHIP Program funds, which could be utilized for the cost of land acquisition, site development, construction and permanent - 2 - � - 70 1 financing associated with the development of affordable homeownership units in the City; and WHEREAS, currently through the City's Downpayment/Closing Costs Assistance Program, funds can only provided to qualified very low, low and moderate income households who desire to purchase an owner -occupied residential unit developed by a City of Miami certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDOs) ; and WHEREAS, the City Administration has experienced difficulties in expending the SHIP Program funding within the two (2) year time frame mandated by the State of Florida due to the restrictions which are inherent in the City's current housing programs and strategies; and WHEREAS, the City of Miami has been cited by the State of Florida for its poor performance in the expenditure of its SHIP j Program funds; and ? WHEREAS, in our effort to increase the City's SHIP Program expenditure rate, and while providing a variety of homeownership ` opportunities to very low, low and moderate income families, the City's housing strategy in connection with the SHIP Program has been modified; 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 hereby adopted by reference 3 7 thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City of Miami's revised Local Housing Assistance Plans for the period covering fiscal years 1995-1996, 1996-1997, 1997-1998 and 1998-1999, 1999-2000 and 2000-2001, attached hereto and made a part hereof, prepared pursuant to the implementation of the State of Florida's Housing Initiatives Partnership ("SHIP") Program in the City of Miami is hereby approved. Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to submit said Plans to the State's Florida Housing Finance Corporation for review and approval. Section 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized!' to execute any and all documents and agreements, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, to carryout the terms and conditions of the SHIP Program and the said Plans. Section S. It is hereby established that any funds received by the City pursuant to the 'State Housing Initiatives Partnership Act to implement the said Plans, shall be used to carry out the following activities: A. Homeownership Devpinpment Program It is the intent of the City of Miami's Homeownership Development Program to increase V The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. - 4 - F 9Q9-- 705 IL homeownership opportunities for very low, low and moderate income families by creating new owner - occupied residential, affordable housing units in the City. SHIP Program funds dedicated by the City for funding of the Homeownership Development Program shall be used for the cost of land acquisition, site development, construction and permanent financing associated with the development of affordable homeownership housing units. The SHIP Program funds reserved for this strategy will be utilized by the City to carryout site acquisition activities, site development, construction and permanent financing to not -for - profit housing corporations and private developers, to assist with the development of homeownership units, affordable to very low low and moderate -income families. Once construction has been completed, the SHIP Program funds will then be converted into permanent financing, downpayment, buy -down and/or closing cost assistance to the homebuyer of the newly constructed units. B. Downj:)aymentjM�aage Buy Down/ 1oG;na Cost ProQram The Downpayment/Mortgage BuyDown/Closing Cost Assistance Program will provide downpayment/mortgage buydown and/or closing costs - 5 - 2- 9— 705 assistance to qualified very low, low and moderate -income persons to assist in the purchase of a newly constructed affordable homeownership housing units developed by not -for -profit housing corporations, private developers or the purchase of an existing residential property located within the corporate limits of the City. In order to qualify for financial assistance under this strategy, homebuyers must have received a commitment from a first mortgage lender for the purchase of the prospective residential unit. C. Ownea-Ormini ed Rehabi 1 i a i on Program The Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program will provide rehabilitation assistance to very low, low and moderate income persons of owner -occupied single family residences with the City of Miami. Financial assistance will be provided in the :form of a zero percent (0%), deferred payment loan secured by the property and forgiven on a pro -rate j basis of ten percent (10%) per year for a ten (10) year term, as long as the residential unit remains F owned and occupied by the homeowner (applicant). Should the homeowner die and an income eligible heir inherit the property during the ten (10) year period, the heir will not be required to repay the 4 pro-rata balance, but will be allowed to assume - 6 - W 70 r, the mortgage provided that the heir becomes the owner -occupant. A. sing e Ea[ni 1y Ho isi ng Program The Single Family Replacement Housing Program will be utilized to replace dilapidated owner - occupied housing units which are not suitable for rehabilitation. A maximum of $65,000 per unit will be made available to construct a new housing unit on land owned by the existing homeowner (applicant) or on a vacant residential property that may be available and owned by the City or County. Financial assistance under this strategy will be made available on an as needed -basis, with priority given to households that do not have the financial means to secure a private mortgage loan for the full amount, but are able to secure partial financing through a first mortgage lender. Funds will be awarded as a zero (0%) percent interest deferred loan for a period coinciding with the first mortgage loan term. The assistance provided under this strategy would be due and payable to the City of Miami if the property is sold to a subsequent buyer or upon refinance by the homeowner. Should the homeowner die and an income eligible heir inherit the property during the term of the deferred mortgage, the heir will - 7 - 9 9 — e'03 not be required to repay the pro-rata balance, but would be allowed to assume the mortgage provided that the heir becomes the owner. -occupant. Section 6. The administrative cost percentage for implementation of the SHIP Program in the City is hereby increased from five (5%) percent but not to exceed ten (10%) percent of the SHIP Program funding allocation. Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor Y PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of September 1999. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2.36, since the Mayor did not indicate of this legislation by 8!:;("fiQ it jr) tile' r1..:ci becomes effective witty tht: regarding same, without the Mayor a cr :.air 4z�2 'N:iit�;rs.Clurk ATTEST: WALTER J. FOEMAN f CITY CLERK - AP j / EP,` AS/TO F ORRECTNESS :t/ RO LAR LLO C Y ATTORNEY W3754:RCL:hdb 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 its override of the veto by the City Commission. City of Miami STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (SHIP) LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN FISCAL YEARS 1998-99, 1999-009 2000-01 000- 705 CiTY OF Ni1ANII STATE HOUSING INITIATI I'S PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM LOCAL HORSING ASSISTANCE PLAN Fiscal Years 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01 I. INTRODUCTION The City of Miami, Florida is committed to addressing the issue of affordable housing, by actively secking various strategies for meeting the homeownership housing needs of very low, low and moderate income persons. One of those strategies is the utilization of the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. The SHIP Program was created through the \Villiam F; Sadowski Affordable Housing Act, July 7, 1992. The William F. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act is a comprehensive funding package for state and local affordablc housing programs. The SHIP Program directs a portion of new and existing documentary stamp taxes on real estate deeds to local governments for the development and maintenance of affordable housing. SHIP funds enhance the City of Miami's efforts to facilitate the production and maintenance of affordable housing. When combined with other affordable housing initiatives, SHIP funding makes it possible to provide housing opportunities that would otherwise not be available to many of the citizens of this community. The City of Miami's Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) is required by the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act. All funds expended under this plan are utilized in accordance with the requirements and definitions of the SHIP Program, pursuant to 420.907-420.9079 of the Florida Statutes. II. PLAN CRITERIA This multi -year LHAP addresses the City of Miami's continuous efforts to provide affordable homeownership opportunities for very low, low and moderate income persons within the City of Miami. It conforms to the City's Department of Community Development's Five Year Consolidated Plan as submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. All assistance provided under this plan is available on an equal basis to all eligible sponsors and/or persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex, marital status, family status, handicap status, religion. or national origin. All sponsors and persons receiving assistance under this plan will be contractually obligated to comply with the affordable housilig criteria that is established by the SHIP program. Furthermore, recipients of assistance from both SHIP and State Housing Credit (SHC) programs will comply with the income. affordability, and other SHC requirements. Similarly, any sponsors or persons receiving assistance from other Federal programs will comply with all I-ederal and SI-liP program requirements. 03 "/VV L Tile Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) will be promptly notified if the local government is unable to comply %with the provisions of this plan. Amendments to this plan shall be provided to FHFC within thirty (30) days after adoption. III. LOCAL HOUSiN(; PARTNFRSi1III The Cite of Nlianti Department o1' Conurtunity Development has utilized its affordable housing financing programs to establish relationships Nvith nurnerous not -for -profit developers. Fannie Nlae, and local banking institutions to make available multiple sources of firrtding housing projects within the City. The City has worked closcly kith these not -fir -profit community -based organizations and other public financing agencies to provide the maxinnmt amount of financial leveraging. The leveraging o.l'public and private funds is essential for reducing the deyelopnicm costs of affordable housing projects. The Cite of Miami provides financial assistance to various not -for -profit social service agencies that in turn provide a number of' support services to the residents of the City of Miami. Services provided include childcare, youth leadership, transportation, recreation, mental health, handicap assistance, and many other services that are essential to the stabilization of neighborhoods. The City of Miami's L HAI' %vas made available for public input at each of the City's thirteen (13) Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) Service Centers located throughout the City of Miami. IV. STRATEGIES SHIP funds will be utilized in four affordable housing strategies: homeownership development, home purchase assistance, rehabilitation assistance to existing homeowners, and replacement housing. Strategy 1: Homewivnership Development Program The Homeownership Devclop►nent Program will assist very low, low, and moderate income persons by providing construction/permanent financing to assist with the development of newly constructed affordable homeownership units developed by not - for -profit developers. private developers. or the City. Funds will be used for the cost of land acquisition, site development, direct and indirect construction costs, as well as permanent financing. Such permanent financing, will consist of the conversion of portions of the SHiP Program development funds into downpayntenUmortgage buy-down/closing cost assistance to the buyers of the newly constructed units. Housing developments assisted through this program will receive financial assistance of up to $40,000/unit or forty (40%) percent of the purchase price of the unit assisted, whichever is less. 2 0 J y rt L_ This assistance will be provided in the frn-m of a zero (0%) percent, deferred payment loan: forgiven on a pro-rata basis Often (10%) percent per year over a ten (10) year term as long as the unit is omied and occupied by the initial applicant. The loan will be secured by the property. MI S1111' funds outstanding \Hill be repaid to the City of Miami upon the sale of the home to a subsequent huycr or upon rclinance. Should the horneowrtcr dic and income -eligible heirs inherit the property during the ten (10) year terns, the heirs will not he required to repay the pro-rata balance. hilt vgill be allowed to ass>une the mortgage provided that the heir become~ the owner -occupant. Its no event shall principal and interest payment of all of- the financing plus escrow payments exceed thirty 13010) percent of the tamily's total gross monthly income, unless the first mortgage lender determines that the household is capable of a higher monthly payment and can justify a deviation from this standard. Assistance will be awarded on a first come, first ready basis until all funds are expended. Strategy 2: Downpayment/Mortgage Buy-down/Closing Cost Program The Downpayment/Mo_ rtr rr1e Buy-down/Closing Cost Pro rant will provide for downpayntent, mortgage buy-dowtl and/or closing cost assistance to qualified low, very - low and moderate income persons. to assist in the purchase of newly constructed affordable housing units developed by not -for -profit developers, private developers, or the City. It also provides for downpayment, mortgage buy -down, closing costs, and repairs for existing residential properties within the city limits. In order to qualify for assistance under this strategy, homebuyers must receive a commitment from a first mortgage lender. Assistance will be awarded on a first-come/first ready basis. Assistance will be provided in the form of a zero (0%) percent, deferred payment loan, secured by the property. forgivers on a pro-rata basis of ten (10%) percent per year over a ten (10)year term, as long as the unit remains owned and occupied by the initial applicant. The funding assistance will be due and payable to the City of Miami if the property is sold to a subsequent buyer or upon refinance. Should the homeowner die and income -eligible heirs inherit the property during the 10-year term, the heirs will not be required to repay the pro-rata balance, but will be allowed to assume the mortgage provided that the heir becomes the owner -occupant. Properties receiving funding under this stratetidy that are in need of repair must have repairs completed within twelve (12) months immediately after closing. Funds for repairs made to the unit which are to be paid from the local SHIP Trust Fund \%ill be deposited into an escrow account at the time of closing and disbursed once the rehabilitation of the unit is completed. The maximum amount of assistance 1br this strategy is $40,000 pet- unit. Strategy 3: Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Progrartt The Owner -Occupied Rchab_ilitation Program will provide rehabilitation assistance to very low, lo\%, and moderate income persons on owner -occupied single-family residences within the City of Miarsi. Assistance will be provided in the fbrm of a zero (0%) percent, deferred payment loan, secured by the property; forgiven on a pro-rata basis often (10%) percent per year for a ten (10) year term, as long as the unit remains owned and occupied by the initial applicant. Should the homeowner die and income -eligible heirs inherit the property during the ten (10) year term, the heirs will not be required to repay the pro-rata 3 �io� balance, but will be allowed to assume the mortgage provided that the heir becomes the owner -occupant. The maximum amount of assistance for this strategy is $40.000. Assistance will be on a first come. first ready basis until all funds are expended. City staff may prioritize assistance on the hasis ofthc dCgl'CC of urgency needed to correct life safety problems. Pai'tlCLilai'ly, those life safety or health probicros which significantly affect the bouseho.ld and/or the surrounding, Conlin till ity. Strategy 4: Sires-Fanrity_Replacement Housing Program The Single-1 anlily i cl lacenient I lolishi , Proin:un will provide assistance to very low, low, and moderate income per'sons, but vyill be utilized only in the event that a unit selected for rehabilitation cannot he repaired to a reasonable standard using SHiP fonds, other public or priyatC Hinds. or a combination of funding sources. A maximum amount of $65,000 per unit will be a\\arded to build a new unit on land already owned by tlae applicant or on \,.leant residential property that may be available and owned by the City or County. Awards will be made on an as -needed basis. with priority given to households that do not Kaye the financial means to secure a private mortgage loan for the full amount, but are able to secure partial financing through a first mortgage lender. Funds will be awarded as a zero (0`Yo) percent interest deferred loan for a period coinciding with the first mortga`,c loan term, The funding assistance will be due and payable to the City of Miami if' the property is sold to a subsequent buyer or upon refinance. Should the homeowner die and income -eligible heirs inherit the property during the term of the deferred mortgage, the heirs will not be required to repay the pro-rata balance, but will be allowed to assume the mortgage provided that the heir becomes the owner -occupant. Applicants will choose from a builder pool that is pre -selected by the City with approved ]ionic floorplans in place. Assistance will be awarded on a first come, first ready basis until all funds are expended. V. APPLICANT GUIDELINES Eligible persons will be advised of the availability of these funds through notices in at least three local newspapers, which have general circulation throughout the City of Miami. Additionally, any persons whose names are held on waiting lists with the City of Miami or SHIP funded organizations or agencies, will also receive notification. Applications will be processed oil a first-come/first-ready basis until all funds are obligated by income levels: ensuring that at least thirty (30%) percent is designated for very low income applicants and thirty (30%) percent for low income, with the balance of available funds for moderate income applicants. Applicants for SHIP deferred payment mortgage loans under the Homeownership Development Program, the Downpayment/Mortgage Buy-down/Closing Cost Program, or the Single -Family Replacement Housing Program will be required to obtain a first mortgage from a private mortgage lender. The applicant will also be required to participate in a homeowner education class prior to the closing of these homes. 4 0J- 705 L i l } t VI. AFFORDABLE. 11OUSING INCENTIVE, PLAN The City of (Miami Commission adopted the Cite of Miami's Affordable Housing Incentive flan (Anil') on October 10.. 1996. in compliance with City of Miami Ordinance No. 11253, City of Nliami Resolution No. 95-188. City of Miami Resolution No. 95-105. Florida Administrative Code and Section 420.9076 of the Florida Statutes, based on the reconuncndations made by the City of Miami's Affordable housing Advisory Committee. The City of Aiiami's AMP provides developers of affordable housing projects with a number of incentives that are intended to expedite the process and reduce the cost of developing affordablc housing projects. The incentives available under the City of Miami's AHIP are as follows: Expedited f'erntittinu, Process: Priority is given to affordable housing developments by expediting the permitting process. file City of Miami's Department of Community Development \corks closely with the Building Department in assisting developers through this proccss. Developers of affordable housing projects whose projects have been certified as affordable by the City of Miami's Department of Community Development are eligible for certain incentives that assist with expediting the permitting Process. Prior to presenting the projects building plans to the Department of Building and "Zoning for the plan review process. developers call schedule a pre -construction erecting whit the Department of Building and Zoning. A pre -construction meeting is attended by a representative from each of the plan review sections. This meeting provides the developers with information and suggestions that will better prepare them for the plan revision process. Once the building plans have gone through the plan review process, developers can schedule a "Joint Review" meeting. also attended by a representative of each of the planning review sections, to address the comments trade by the plan revie\ycrs. This process can shorten the permit approval process by 15 days. There is no charge for this service to developers ofcertified affordable housing projects. Review Procedure For Plans That Impact Affordable Housing: The City of Miami's Affordable Housing .Advisory Committee, (AHAC) is responsible for reviewing any actions being considered by the City of Miami's Planning Advisory Board, Zoning Board and City Commission that is considered to have an impact on affordable housing. AHAC reviews the auendas of the aforementioned bodies and makes recommendations and comments on the items that are considered to have an impact on affordable housing. Modification of Impact Fee Requirements: The City of Miami currently waives all impact fees, as well as, the Interim Proprietary and General Services fees for affordable housing developments. Allowance for Increased Density Levels: The provision of a Special Use Permit that allows the increase in density or square footage (with conditions) to particular affordable housing developments. Inventory of Publicly Owncd Land Suitable for Affordable Housing: Tlie City of Miami has a formal inventory of all locally owned public lands. Said inventory includes land suitable for affordable housing. "]'his list is made available to not -for profit developers and private developers for the development of affordable housing units. 5 Reduction of 1'arkulc anti Setback Ret UirClllCil(S: The City of Miami, through Ordinance No. H001). section ()17.0 permits a reduction in the parking requirements for housing projects targetrd for lo\N income families and indi\ iduals. To obtain cons ldcratioil finder ❑n\ of the incenti\'es included in the AMP. a developer must present iill<unlation coliccriiing, tic proposed devOopment to the Cite of Miami's Department ol'Conununit\ De\elopnlent. If the proposed development is determined to be a11i01-dable. a letter vv ill be issued to all applicable Cite of Miami departments requesting their cooperation in facilitating the application of the incentives to the proposed a1101-dable housing project. VII. AFFORDABILITY The SHIP Program considers housing affordable when the monthly rents or monthly mortgage payments, including taxes and insurance, do not exceed 30 percent (unless it is determined, and can be (inaiwially justified. that the household is capable of a higher monthly pad nlcnt) of' gross household income limits adjusted for family size. VIII. INCOME LIMITATIONS The SHiP Program is designed to benefit very low, low, and moderate income families. l "file maximum income levels for each income group adjusted for family size are provided to the Cite of Miami by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation and are adjusted upon t f receipt of the new limns. IX. MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE t The maxinxun purchase price of a SHIP assisted, new or existing homeownership unit will not exceed 90% of the median purchase price of said unit in the Miami PMSA. 'File maximum sales price of a newly constructed unit to be assisted with SHIP funds cannot exceed $1 19,439. Tile value of existing units that will receive assistance cannot exceed ti t $113,418. i X. SELECTION PROCESS Qualified individual applicants will be selected or awarded funds on a "first come, first ready" basis for program assistance after the availability of program funds or activities are advertised, 'file City of Miami will advertise the availability of funds thirty (30) days prior to accepting applications. Qualified sponsors under the Homeownership Development Program will be selected based on, but not limited to, the following criteria: Y Number of SHIP qualified persons/families aided in each category: very low, low, and moderate income 6 �J-- ''1 0 • Number of homeownership units developed Use of funding sources other than SHiP Maximum use of financial leveraging of SHIP funds 0 Maximum use of leveraging ol'ail City of Miami funding Least cost per square foot Development proposed on City of Miami owned land Proposals demonstrating that employment will be provided to personnel from the WAGES Program and Work Development Initiatives Program XI. TARGETED ACTIVITIES AND GROUPS The City of Miami's Local Housing Assistance Plan for FY 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01 Will use 900'0 of Si if P funds each fiscal year for homeownership activities. All proposed program activities will be targeted to very low, low and moderate income person. At least 30% of all SHIP funds shall be utilized to assist very low income families. 30% for loNv income families and no more than 30% will be utilized to assist moderate income families, based on the defined income limits. XH. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS Applicants for finding under the SHIP Program strategies will be subject to the City of Miami's funding award criteria. The City of Miami will review each applicant's proposal and determine eligibility and the appropriate level of funding. The purchaser's gross annual income must not exceed 120% of the median income in the Miami I'MSA, adjusted for family size, and must occupy the property as a principal residence. The prospective homebuyers must have a good credit history. If a SHIP mortgage is provided to as a do�tnpaymentlbtry-down, then the must be approved for a mortgage from a participating mortgage lender. Proposed mortgage financing arrangements must be found acceptable and/or beneficial to the participating homebuyer. Estimated total mcrtgage payments including escro\v, should not exceed thirty (30%) percent of the homebuyers monthly gross income, when determining; affordability of the unit. In the event a first mortgage is provided, the homebuyer must meet the qualification guidelines as indicated herein. 7 rivu I IN XIII. RECAPTURE PROVISION 1 The City of Miami will provide SHIP assistance in the form of deferred payment loans, not to exceed the maximum limits as indicated in this plan. All loans shall be secured by a note and mortgage on the property, which shall be recorded either in a first. second or third lien position. The homeomicr maN sell the property at an\ time and must repay the City of Miami a pro -rasa share of SI Ill) subsidy I'rum the sales proceeds. Any proceeds remaining after all j mortgages have been repaid, including the SI Ill, subside, shall belong to the homeowner. The SHIP proceeds repaid to the 0ty of Nlianli will he deposited in the local SHIP Trust Fund and used by the C6 of %liami for other SI IIP assistance. In the event that the procecds from the sale arc insufficient to repay the outstanding SHIP subsidy, the City \%ill recapture \\hatcver proceeds are available after the senior mortgage(s) from any private lender (if arty) has been repaid. is The homco\\ner is required to reside 111 the property as his/her principle residence during '? the entire term of the loan. If the homeowner should die and income -eligible heirs Inherit the property during the term of the loan, the heirs will not be required to repay the pro- rata share. but \\ill be allowed to assume the mortgage provided that the heir becomes the ' 1; owner -occupant of the property. i t XIV. IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION The cost of administrating the LHAP shall be ten (10%) percent of the SHIP local i l fl housing distribution. A summary of the administrative budgets are outlined below, on an annual basis: FY 1998-99: i Personnel $112,159 Contractual Services 6,923 Office Supplies 4,154 Audit/Advertising/Other 15,232 Total $138,468 FY 1999-00: Personnel $127,656 Contractual Services 7,880 �. Office Supplies 4,728 I Audit/Advertising/Other 17,336 ' Total $157,600 8 99- 7011, L FY2000-01: Personnel $127,656 Contractual Services 7,880 Office Supplies 4,728 Audit/Advertising/Other 17,336 Total $157,600 The City of Miami Commission serves as the policy setting body responsible for the SHIP Program. The Department of Community Development is responsible for the implementation and administration of the LHAP, which includes the folloNving: ° Plan design. plan implementation, fund administration, monitoring, and reporting; • Providing advice and recommendations to the City Commission on improvements to the LHAP XV. PLAN DURATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE The City of Miami's Local Housing Assistance Plan will become effective immediately upon its adoption by the City of Miami Commission and subsequently approved by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. The multi -year plan contained herein is for the State fiscal years 1998-99 .1999-00 and 2000-01. It may be amended dependent upon changes in strategics and other requirement by the partnership and approval by the City of Miami Commission. Any plan amendment will be submitted to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation within thirty (30) days after adoption by the City of Miami Commission. Florida i-lousing Finance Corporation will be notified promptly if the City of Miami is unable to comply with the provision of this plan. XVI. ENCUMBRANCE AND/OR EXPENDITURE REVIEW i ! Twice during each program year, the City of Miami conducts a review of its SHIP Program to ensure that the encumbrance and/or expenditure time requirements are being adhered to. If it is determined that any of the City ofMiami's funds may be in danger of not meeting its encumbrance and/or expenditure deadlines, the City makes every effort to transfer the affected funds to a strategy that is not in danger of meeting these deadlines. i t 9 FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY ^�r•� •'�r°°' a°°'mm°' M'�°°m'� HOUSING DELIVERY GOALS CHART N—Plan: STRATEGIES FOR THE LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PI AN IOR S1AlE IISCAL YEAR: 1998-99 Amr"d"'enl:—�J x Name of Local Government City of Nliami Annual Allocation Amount: $1,384,685 A B C U E HOME OWNERSHIP STRATEGIES New Comtnx fin, Households by Income and Maximum SHIP Awards Rehab/Rep air N'ittswt ComSrucNnrs Total Total lint. \rn loss Atasn„Hm %11u Assam l'nrts low Sla a nmrn, SH❑ AHard Urns Mod unwm 51111 As\alrld( Intal knits SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollar SHIP Dplwn SNIPce Dollars Perntage HOmeo-er,Np Dr-lopow'd P1,19-1 0 S4(0 (000 f) $40,f111f1 0 $40, 000 0 50 f $0 (� 0.00 lu Dowopa)mrnI Closm- IA-11AM1 6 S40,000 $40,OIlU i $4(1,000 14 5281,437 $281,437 $562,874 4Q65 Owner Occupied Rehab 10 S40,000 5 $40,000 1 $40,000 16 $643,186 $643,186 46.45% Housing Replacement 1 $65,000 0 0 1 $40,157 $40,157 2.90% Subtotal 1 (Home Ownership) 1' 12 21 11 31 1$321,5941$924,623 CO $1,246,217 90.0011" Note: the Hum, O.-Ovp Pe rntagr daognated in Subtowl I, ( alum- I, must br dl least 41-IN of the Annual Alloc all— Amount. RENTAL Households by Income and Maximum SHIP Awards New Conslruetio I Rehablitepair Witlsllrtt eomin,ction Total Total Unib x'r) low Maumurn SHIP AHard UnIN to Alavmwn 51111 AH and Units Aprtl Slailrmnn StillSTRATEGIES AHard local I.h,Ns SNIP Doll —SHIP Doilars SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollars Percentage Subtotal 2 (Non -Home Ownership) Administration Fees ( Administration fees may not exceed Ili". of Annual Allm aliuN S 138,468 i U.U".° _ Home OHneiship Counseling l;' UmiSVerq' Lo�c 1_' ti0.00 lVIGRAND '1 Nl_'1 Y 14 '7 1 f,'3 s+(1 cal 38-11.87� 100.0';0 — _...-�2w,c5..u:.:a � , �tcwr: luLll Units 100",. �� TOTAI +mi,on �. ial n -,�,_r r•t•s,� Percentage of Total Households Served: ,9�; 49.3 "'., Units Low 5482, 281 3j W., Uniis Mo& 581,(u14 54.8,11, 38.; ".'., 6.5 Percentage ComtructionlR( 75"„+): caloWa (_on,trJRO;.blercenl.I')adding Grand fowl(.lm, AS R. men dH ide b) Annual Ail ul anon Ann. 9Q0°.,' Alaximum A owa) e Purchase Price: New $1 1 S),439 Exlstmg $ 1 13,418 L FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY rrJw rM �gNJx dJrlo. 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HOUSING DELIVERY GOALS CHART Ven clan STRATEGIES FOR THE IOCAI HOUSING ASSISTANCE PI AN IOR STATE I ISCAI YEAR: 1999-00 AmrndmMi: u x I kcal Yr fln,roul: Name of Local Government: City of Miami Annual Allocation Amount: $1,576,001 A 6 C D C HOME OWNERSHIP STRATEGIES Households by Income and Maximum SHIP Awards New Camtntctlon Relub�ev 'Ir WIthmrt Cwntruc9Eon Total Total Units 1 en l a„ A1a�imum Sitl Award lrnits low MAOrnum SHII Aaard l nVls Mod Atasirtsum SH!{ Aeard Intal Unils SHIP nollars SHIr Dollars SHIP Dollars SHIP lhdlan rerrrMagr HomeomnershirDe,el,4—entr.ogram 25 $40,000 10 540,000 0 S40,000 45 $1,150,796 $1,150,796 73.02`7, oownpa)meni Ctosing Cost Auislamc 540,000 S40,000 $40,000 0.00 10 Owner Orrupied Rrhab $40,000 5 $40,000 1 $40,000 6 $221,901 $221,901 14.08% Hmsing Replacement 1 565000 1 0 4 0 1 $45,704 $45,704 2.90% Subtotal l(HDmeOwnership) -)Oil 231 11 1 52 51,196,500 221,901 $0 51,418,401 9000o, NO, 1 hr Home Oa nenhip Pere enlage designated m Subtotal 1, Column f. n—1 be al bast hS".. of the Annual Allocation Amount. RENTAL STRATEGIES Households by Income and Maximum SHIP Awards New Construction Rehab/Repair Witt..! Ca,stn,ctia, Total TOtdl Units )ert Ims A(aumum Sf (11 Assard Units I nss Munnm, SHII a Anard l'nNs Mod Ala unwrn M11! Msard Iotal Units slur Dollars SHIP Doll —SHIP Dollar RiiP Donors Per(entage Subtotal 2 (Non -Home Ownership) Administration f ee!. ! (Administration fees ma) not exceed to"., of Annual Allo(ation) j S 1 57,000 Home O(cnetship Cslunw1ing $0.00 'GRAND TO] Ai- r.nlsu���!, ( is V'I r) 7n i ,tl1�l Lur: 50 U", 35.11 � , l nit. L(w. �, 1 l,nit lull •1 ;_:1 1 '_I"" :� S1 11)6 Illy 21 fO� U S1 s ( 001 00.0"� TuI'd knits 1.; Percentage of Total Households Served: 4B,1 Percentage Constru(tiun?Rel n..ROW, I'rrr PrlI b, addo,q (Iran 11.0 f olWll AAn, Ih-,i. id, b) Annual All. if And. 91.0,; Maximum Allowable Purchase Price:_I New 15,1 19,439 1 Existing $1 13,418 FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY HOUSING DELIVERY GOALS CHART Vew Plan: STRATEGIES FOR THE IOCAI. HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN IOR Sl A1E HSCAI YEAR: 2000-2001 Amendment: % Name of Local Government: City of Miami Annual Allocation Amount: $1,576,001 A 8 C D F HOMEOWNERSHIP STRATEGIES Neweomirvcti Households by Income and Maximum SHIP Awards Rebabl'Repair without Cons(n"ctia, Total Total UnVs \'er, loss Sta.imum SHlt Award Units ! ow ll Alasin,um SHI{ nssard units .Mod Alaximum HI S Award Total Units SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollar, Percentage Homro%nrrship Deselopment Program 0 $40,0(10 0 $40,000 0 $40,000 0 $0 $0 0.00111;, DownpatmenCClosing Cost Assistance f, $40000 7 $40,000 1 $40,000 14 $310,31.5 $310,315 $020,630 39.381� Owner Occupied Rehab 10 S40,000 5 $40,000 1 $40,000 16 $709,200 $709,200 45.00% Housing Replacement 2 $65,000 0 0 2 $88,571 $88,571 5.62% Subtotal 1 (Home Ownership) 181 11 21 j 32 1 f,398,89h $1,019,515 $0 $1,418,401 90.00". Nott: The Home Ov,.—tuP. Percentage dragnaled n, SubloLd 1, Column 1, must be at least I. ".. of the Annual Allocation Amount. RENTAL STRATEGIES Households by Income and Maximum SHIP Awards Net. consinKI, Rehab,'Repair wtlhou, Construction Total Total Und, en Iow S{aumwn SHI sward Ih,ib low Mas mourn still aw and Undo stod Naaimmn SI❑! Awanl total Unix HIP Dollars SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollar Percentage 5ubtatal 2 (Non -Home Ownership) Administration fees (Adminuiralion fees may 717xu'c<1 10"., of Annual Allocation) $1 5 �''000 10.0111, Home Ownership County ing SO.00 GR.AN[) TOTAL saa wrnl,lr,61 1 u 1f a if Percentage of Total _ I u'.1 Households Served: Sf, 1"�, 0.t,". I 1 I +,ty i3.i• ,., I tot{. I �3-' _ Tot.11 Unll� � 1 S i'l, Fih/) S l.i)1'+ J 1 , so51 )rnh lll)l 1110 0`:,, 1i S"., t, 2'�-, 5 f,'", 100',. Percentage ConAructlUn/Reh(7 ',.+)' (nindateConslf. ROW, Po' eol.b) add ingGrandtotal (of ;A&O,thendnulrb{ AnnueI-%V.ilionAnrt. Maximum Allowable Purchase Price: I I New $119,439 Existing $113,418 L TIMETABLE FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR 1998 - 1999 i t Local Government City of Miami 1999 2000 MUMUM MEMO i1i.,1100 ME on ommomm ME MEMO 0 on mom No 0 Moo MEN I mono M no moommorm 0 SOMEONE ON mono 0 0 mom MOONS ME 0 loommomommmm IMM am MI NONE min ���M� on � N■ ■■■■ 0 �■■����i ������i■�i��i■o�i�■i�■i■�i�■i■■ii�■i■i■ �■mm■■W I �t—���C■� AN D 0 iMiNiNimmoiioiiuiii F�pN�■� iinini sm, M MOONS mom on I �.. .� .. _MMOMM .Expencliture ,Encumbrance-- ��.�......:�... MMMMMMMU=.ice... mom on MOM simmommumm —RE IM mono Directions: Type in the applicable years across the top line List Program Activities down left hand side type in an "X" on applicable activity line under month and year the activity will be initialed or completed. At a minimum the following activities should be included. 1) Advertise availability of funds and application period 2) Encumbrance of funds (12 months following end of State Fiscal Year). ) 3) Expenditure of funds (24 months following end of State fiscal Year). 4) Submit Annual Report to FHFC (September 15th) i d GZ TIMETABLE FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR 1999 - 2000 i Local Government City of Miami MEMBER mmuss on no IMMUNE ON ion 0 M ON on M MON. N No In M 0 MON 0 M 0 0 ME SIMON[ ��� � iun m u ■ M OEM 11 MON N smomm ON ON M ME ONE 11, NONE .00010 onnonam ME M an on' M min MORE 0 MEN nomms MMMMMMMMMKM Moloommosso ONE ff n■u ni■ii�i ii�i■�iii�Miiiioll OEM■ � �� i�oi 0 Nor 1101101101 No son Directions: Type in the applicable years across the top line. List Program Activities down left hand side type in an "X" i on applicable activity line under month and year the activity will be initialed or completed. At a minimum the follo,vmg activities should be included. Cy 1) Advertise availability of funds and application period 2) Encumbrance of funds (12 months following end of State Fiscal Year). r j ( 3) Expenditure of funds (24 months following end of State fiscal Year). j 4) Submit Annual Report to FHFC (September 15th) TIMETABLE FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR 2000 - 2001 Local Government City of Miami Progrann OEM MOMMEN 9- "ISSUE ONEEN NONE 0 oommm_mmmm mmommi a OMEN too MEN ml%mmmmo mommommoom FROM SEEM INNER 0 on mommummi Molloommomm on ORONO Omni I on min Ufflamo��n MEMUMMEMEM i■niiii�i��C ■ ■ ��n u�Immi MIEN on ME ONSIMMOMME mom ■ ■ �■■■ENO■■�■����� ������ME ��sum�� mMMMMMM Milli 0 i�o■�■n■�nn o■■i■ ONoii■■■ ■a■�onn ■ ■E■ 1111111110111110 moonill! MEN ONE MMMW mionamosm 0 0■■ems ■��■���■■� a■ ■■no nNONE: ■ ■�i� �n iii=iiriii�iiu■i�■�iiE SON�iin�iini i°■iiiiomni�iiii ii ii�iiMi�■ ■ni0�u= �iuoom �ii��■ Directions: Type in the applicable years across the top line. List Program Activities down left hand side type in an "X" on applicable activity line under month and year the activity will be initialed or completed. At a minimun', the following activities should be included. 1) Advertise availability of funds and application period 2'1 Encumbrance of funds (12 months following end of State Fiscal Year). 3) Expenditure of funds (24 months following end of State fiscal Year). I 4) Submit Annual Report to FHFC (September 15th) i { ti.- City of Miami STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (SHIP) LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN FISCAL YEARS 1995-96, 1996-979 1997-98 D9- 705 'N CITY OF MIAMI STATE HORSING 1NITIATIN"FS PARTNIAISHiP 11110GIZAM LOCAL IIOtISING aSSIS'I'AN('I,: PLAN Fiscal Years 1995-90, 199697, 1997-98 I. INTRODUCTION The Cite of Miami. Florida is committed to addressing the issue of affordable housing, by actively seeking various strategies for meeting the homeownership housing needs of very low, low and moderate income persons. One of those strategies is the utilization of the State Housing Initiatives Par111ership (Sill)') Program. The SHIP Program was created through the William F. Sadm� ski Affordable I lousing Act, Jule 7. 1992. The William F, Sadowski Affordable blousing Act is a comprehensive funding package for state and local affordable housing programs. The SIHP Program directs a portion of new and existing documentary stamp taxes on real estate deeds to local governments for the development and maintenance of affordable housing. SHIP funds enhance the City of Miami's efforts to facilitate the production and maintenance of affordable housing. When combined with other affordable housing initiatives. Sil1P funding makes it possible to provide housing opportunities that would otherwise not be available to many of the citizens of this community. The City of Miami's I..ocal blousing Assistance Plan (LHAP) is required by the William E. Sadowski Affordable blousing Act. All funds expended under this plan are utilized in accordance with the requirements and definitions of the SHIP Program, pursuant to 420.907-420.9079 of the Florida Statutes. II. PLAN CRITERIA This multi -year LHAP addresses the City of Miami's continuous efforts to provide affordable homeownership opportunities for very low, low and moderate income persons within tite City of Miami. it conforms to the City's Department of Community Development's Five Year Consolidated Plan as submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and t)rban Development. All assistance provided under this plan is available on an equal basis to all eligible sponsors and/or persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex, marital status, family status, handicap status, religion, or national origin. All sponsors and persons receiving assistance under this plan will be contractually obligated to comply with the affordable housing criteria that is established by the SHIP program. Furthermore, recipients of assistance from both Si-IIP and State I lousing Credit (SIIC) programs will comply with the income, affordability, and other SHC requirements. Similarly, any sponsors or persons receiving assistance from other Federal programs will comply with all Federal and SHIP program requirements, 1 J , 705 L The Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FH1 C) will be promptly notified if the local government is unable to comply with the provisions of this plan. Amendments to this plan shall be provided to 1-1I1,C within thirty (30) days after adoption. III. LOCAL HOUSiNG 1'ARTNERSIII11 The Cite of Miami DepmIllient of Community Development has utilized its affordable housing, financing progr;uns to establish relationships with numerous not -for -profit developers. i annic Mac. and local banking institutions to make available multiple sources of funding for afli}rdnble housing proiccts within the Cite. fhc Cite has worked closely -\ith these not-ior-profit commtill ity-hased organizations and other public financing agencies to provide the maximum amount ol' financial Ievcragting. The leveraOi11g1, of public and private funds Is essential for reducing the development costs of affordable housinL projects. The Cily of Miami provides financial assistance to various not -for -profit social service agencies that in turl; provide a number of support services to the residents of the City of Miami. Services provided include childcare, youth leadership, transportation, recreation, mental health, handicap assistance, and many other services that are essential to the stabilization of neighborhoods. The City of )Miami's LHAI' was made available for public input at each of the City's thirteen (13) Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) Service Centers located throughout the City of Miami. IV. STRATEGIES SHIP funds will be utilized in four affordable housing strategies: homeownership development, home purchase assistance, rehabilitation assistance to existing homeowners, and replacement housing. Strateav 1: Ilorneownership Development Proeram The Homeownership Developtl item Proram will assist very low, low, and moderate income persons by providing construction/permanent financing to assist with the development of' newly constructed affordable homeownership units developed by not - for -profit developers, private developers, or the City. Funds will be used for the cost of land acquisition, site development, direct and indirect construction costs, as well as permanent financing. SUCK permanent financing will consist of the conversion of portions of the SI IIP Program development funds into downpayment/mortgage buy-down/closing Cost assistance to the buyers of the newly constructed units. Housing dcvclopmcnts assisted through this program will receive financial assistance of up to $40,000/1.11lit or forty (40%) percent of the purchase price of the unit assisted, whichever is less. z 9 9 - L This assistance N\ ill he provided in the forth of a zero (V'O percent, deterred payment loan: Forgiven on a pro-rata basis of tell ( 10° o) percent per year over a tell (10) year term ' as long as the Unit is o\\ned and o.ceupied by the initial applicant. The loan will be secured by the property. All SHIP funds outstanding \\ill he repaid to the City of Mianli upon the sale of the honk to a subsequent buyer or upon refinance. Should the honlcoN\ncr die and income-clivible heirs inherit the property during the tell (10) year term, till` heirs \till not be re(plired it) repay till' pro -rota balance, but \\ill be allowed to assume the illolllLauc pro\ Ided that the licit' becollles till' cm lll'r-occllpallt. In no event shall principal and Interest pa}'illent of all of the 11I1a11cing plus escroly pavillellts i:xcccd lhlrt\ (iO°n) percent of the family s total gross 111011thll' InCLlllle, unless the first nlortg,agc lender determines that the household is capable of a higher monthly payment and ran justif} a deviation from this standard. Assistance \\ill be awarded oil a first conic, first ready basis until all funds are expended. Strategy 2: DownpaVillent/(Mortgage Buy-down/Closing Cost Program i The_ Down pa}ill ent/Mortgage Buy-down/Closing Cost Program will provide for downpayment. mortgage buy -down and/or closing cost assistance to qualified low, very - low and moderate income persons, to assist in the purchase of newly constructed affordable housim, units developed by not -for -profit developers, private developers, or the City. It also provides for downpaynlent, mortgage buy -down, closing costs, and repairs for existing residential properties within the city limits. In order to qualify for assistance under this strategy, honlebuyers must receive a commitment from a first } mortgage lender. Assistance will be awarded on a first-come/first ready basis. 1 Assistance will be provided in tile form of a zero (0%) percent, deferred payment loan, secured by the property; forgiven on a pro-rata basis of ten (10%) percent per year over a ten (l0)year term, as long as the unit remains owned and occupied by the initial applicant. The funding assistance will be due and payable to the City of Miami if the f property is sold to a subsequent buyer or upon refinance. Should the homeowner die and i t income -eligible heirs inherit the property during the 10-year terns, the heirs will not be required to repay the pro-rata balance, but will be allowed to assume the mortgage 1 provided that the heir becomes the owner -occupant. Properties receiving funding under this strategy that are in need of repair must have repairs completed within twelve (12) I months immediately after closing, Funds for repairs made to the unit which are to be paid from the local SHIP Trust Fund will be deposited into an escrow account at the time of closing and disbursed once the rehabilitation of the unit is completed. The maximum amount of assistance for this strategy is $40.000 per unit. Strategy 3: Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program The Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program will provide rehabilitation assistance to very low, low, and moderate income persons on owner -occupied single-family residences 1 within the City of'Miami. Assistance will be provided in the form of a zero (0%) percent, 1` deferred payment loan, secured by the property; forgiven oil a pro-rata basis often (10%) j percent per year for a ten (10) year teen, as long as the unit remains owned and occupied by the initial applicant. Should the homeowner die and inconle-eligible heirs inherit the property during the ten (10) year term, the heirs will not be required to repay the pro-rata 3 � t) ;) 0 balance, but will be a110N%ed to asstunc the nunigage provided that the heir becomes the owner -occupant. The maximum amount of assistance for this strategy is $40.000. Assistance will be on a first come. first ready basis until all funds are expended. City staff may priontl c assistance on the hasis of the degree of urgency needed to correct life safety problems. Particularly. those life salcty or health problems \rhich significantly affect the household and'or the surrounding Con till till ity. Strategy 4:',ingic-F_anlily_Replacement Housing Program i The Single -Fancily Replaccntcnt i lousijIL I'ro,ram ,will provide assistance to very low, low, and moderate income persons, but \\ill he wili/ed only in the event that a unit selected for rchabiIirttloll c;uuu,t be repaired to a reasonable standard using SHIP funds. other public or private funds, or a contbinatio;l of funding sources. A maximum arnouutt of $65,000 per unit gill he aMilr&d to build a LION unit on land already owned by the applicant or on vacant rcsidcntial property that m;ry be available and omled by the City or Courtly. A\1ardS \011 be made on an as -needed basis. \\ ith priority given to households that do not have the tirtanciaf means to secure it private mortgage loan for the full is amount. but arc able to secure partial financing through a first mortgage lender. Funds will be aw;udcd as a nro (U"o} prrccnt interest deferred loan fur a period coinciding with the first morn(,age loan term. The funding assistance will be due and payable to the City of Miami if' the property is sold to a subsequent buyer or upon refinance. Should the homco\yner die and income -eligible heirs inherit the properly during the term of the i deferred mortgaLc. the heirs \� ill not be required to repay the pro-rata balance, but will be I allowed to assume the mortgage provided that the heir becomes the owner -occupant. I Applicants \gill choose from a builder pool that is pre -selected by the City with approved ]ionic floorplans in place. Assistance will be awarded on a first come, first ready basis until all funds are expended. V. APPLICANT GUIDELINES 1' Eligible persons will be advised of the availability of these funds through notices in at least three local newspapers, which have general circulation throughout the City of Miami. Additionally, any persons whose names are held on waiting lists with the City of Miami or SHIP funded organizations or agencies, will also receive notification. r Applications \yill be processed on a first-come/first-ready basis until all funds are obligated by income levels: ensuring that at least thirty (30%) percent is designated for very lost income applicants and thirty (30%) percent for low income, with the balance of available funds for moderate income applicants. Applicants for SillP deferred payment mortgage loans tinder the Homeownership Development Progran, the Downp;tyment/Mortgage Buy-down/Closing Cost Program, or the Single -Family Replacement Housing Progran will be required to obtain a First + mortgage from it private mortgage lender. The applicant will also be required to participate ate in a homeowner education class prior to the closing of these ponies. ;1 4 99 - r1®5 Iq VI. AFFORDABLE HOUSING; INC11'NTIVE PLAN The City of Miami Commission adopted the City of Affordable Housing incentive Plan (:1H11') on October 10. 1990. in compliance with City of Miami Ordinance No. 11251, Cit.\ of' Miami Resolution No, 95-188. City of R1ianti Resolution No. 95-305. Florida Administrative Code and Section 420.9076 01' the Florida Statutes. based on the recommendations oracle b\ the City of Miami's Affoordable Housing Advisory Committee. The City of Miami's AIM' pro\ ides developers of affordable housing projects with a number of incentives that are intended to expedite the process and reduce the cost of developing affordable housing projects. The incentives available under the City of Miami's Ai IIP are as follows: Expedited Permitting Proccss: Priority is given to affordable housing developments by expediting the permitting process. The City of Miami's Department of Community Development works closely \yith the Building Department in assisting developers through this process. Developers of affordable housing projects whose projects have been certified as affordable by the City of Miami's Department of Community Development are eligible fir certain incentives that assist with expediting the permitting process. Prior to presenting the projects building plates to the Department of Building and Zoning for the plan review process, developers can schedule a pre -construction meeting \\ ith the Department of Building and "Zoning. A prc-construction meeting is attended by a representative from each of the plan review sections. This meeting provides the developers with information and suggestions that will better prepare them for the plan revision process. Once the building plans have gone through the plan review process, developers can schedule a "Joint Review- meeting. also attended by a representative of each of the planning review sections, to address the comments made by the plan reviewers. ']'his process can shorten the permit approval process by 15 days. There is no charge for this service to developers of certified affordable housing projects. Review Procedure For Plans That Impact Affordable Housing: The City of Miami's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, (AHAC) is responsible for reviewing any actions being considered by the City of Miami's Planning Advisory Board, Zoning Board and City Commission that is considered to have an impact on affordable housing. AHAC reviews the agendas of the aforementioned bodies and makes recommendations and comments ore the items that are considered to have an impact on affordable housing. Modification of Impact Fee Requirements: The City of Miami currently waives all impact fees, as well as, the Interim Proprietary and General Services fees for affordable housing developments. Allowance for Increased Density Levels: The provision of a Special Use Permit that allows the increase in density or square footage (with conditions) to particular affordable housing developments. Inventory of Publicly Owned Land Suitable for Affordable Housing: The City of Miami has a formal inventory of all locally owned public lands. Said inventory includes land suitable for affordable housing. This list is made available to not -for profit developers and private developers for the development of affordable housing units. 5 L- l{ Reduction of Parking and Setback Requirements: The City of Miami, through Ordinance 1 No. 11009. section 917.6 hermits a reduction in the parking requirements for housing s projects targeted iOr low income fitmil.ies and individuals. To obtain co►lsidcration under am of' the incentives included in the Al IIP. a developer must present 61101-111alloll C011ccNiillg the proposed development to the City of Miami's Uepartnlent of� Conurinnily Development. If the proposed development is determined to be affordable, a letter vgill he issued to all applicable Cite of Miami departments requesting their cooperation in facilitating the application of the incentives to the proposed Al'ordable housing project. VII. AFFORDABILITS' The SHIP Program considers housing affordable when the monthly rents or monthly mortgage payments, including taxes and insurance, do not exceed 30 percent (unless it is determined. and can be financially justified, that the household is capable of a higher monthly pad ment) of the gross household income limits adjusted for family size. VIII. INCOME LIMITATIONS The SHIP Program is designed to benefit very low, low, and moderate income families. i The maximum income levels for each income group adjusted for family size are provided to the City of Mianli by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation and are adjusted upon receipt ofthe new limits. IX. MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE L The maxinnlm purchase price of a SHIP assisted, new or existing homeownership unit I will not exceed 90% of the median purchase price of said unit in the Miami PMSA. The maximum sales price of a newly constructed unit to be assisted with SHIP funds cannot exceed $1 19.439. The value of existing units that will receive assistance cannot exceed $113,418. X. SELECTION PROCESS Qualified individual applicants will be selected or awarded funds on a "first come, first ready" basis for program assistance after the availability of program funds or activities are advertised. Tile City of Miami will advertise the availability of funds thirty (30) days prior to accepting applications. i Qualified sponsors under the Homeownership Development Program will be selected based on, but not limited to, the following criteria: • Number of Still' qualified persons/families aided in each category: very low, i low, and moderate income 6 OJ- ``10% i Number of homeownership units developed • Use of funding, sources other than SI IIP • Maximum use of financial Ic\craging o1'SI IIP funds • Maximum use of lc\ craging of all Cite of Miami funding • Least cost her square fool • Development proposed on Cite of Miami o\\ncd land • Proposals demonstrating that cmploynient will be provided to personnel from the WAGES Program and \Vork Development Initiatives Program XI. TARGETED ACTIVITIES AND GROUPS The Cite of Nlianii's Local Ilousing Assistance Plan for FY1995- 96, 1996-97, 1997-98 \\ ill use 90° 0 of SI IIP funds each fiscal year for homeownership activities. All proposed program activities will be targeted to very low, low- and moderate income r person. At least 30% of all SHIP funds shall be utilized to assist very low income families. 30% for low income families and no more than 30% will be utilized to assist moderate income families, based on the defined income limits. XII. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS i Applicants for funding under the SHIP Program strategies will be subject to the City of } Miami's funding, award criteria. The City of Miami will review each applicant's proposal and determine eligibility and the appropriate level of funding. i The purchaser's gross annual income must not exceed 120% of the median income in the i Miami PNISA, adjusted for family size, and must occupy the property as a principal residence. The prospective hoinebuyers must have a good credit history. If a SHIP mortgage is provided to its a do\\npaymenUhuy-do\\n, then the must be approved for a mortgage from a participating mortgage lender. Proposed mortgage financing arrangements nrttst be found acceptable and/or beneficial to the participating homebuyer. Estimated total mortgage payments including escro\v, should not exceed thirty (30%) percent of the 3 honlebuyers 111711thly gross income, when determining affordability of the unit. In the event a first mortgage is provided, the homebuyer must meet the qualification guidelines i as indicated herein. XIII. RECAPTURE. PROVISION 7 �J- rrf 0a The Cite of Miami will provide SI III' assistance in the form of deferred payment loans, not to exceed the maximum limits as indicated in this plan. All loans shall he secured by a note and niortgage on the property, which shall be recorded either in a first. second or third lien position. The homeowner man `ell the property at any time and must repay the City of Miami a pro-rata share of `+l 111' suhsicly from the sales proceeds. Any proceeds remaining after all mortgages have been repaid. including, the SI III, subsidy. shall belong to the homeowner. The SKIP proceeds repaid to the City kit' Miami will be deposited in the local SKIP Trust Fund and used by the City of Nliami for other- SI11P assistance. In the event that the proceeds from the sale are insufficient to repay the outstanding SHiP subside, file City will recapture whatever proceeds are available after the senior mortgage(s) from anv private tender (if any) has been repaid. The homeowner is required to reside in the property as his/her principle residence during the entire term of file loan. If the homeowner should die and income -eligible heirs inherit the property during the term of the loan, the heirs will not be required to repay the pro- rata share, but will be allowed to assume the mortgage provided that tide heir becomes the owner -occupant of the property. XIV. IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION The cost of administrating the LHAP shall be ten (10%) percent of the SHIP local housing distribution. A summary of the administrative budget is outlined below, on an annual basis: FY 1995-96: Personnel $106,270 Contractual Services 6,560 Office Supplies 3,930 Audit/Advertising/Other 14,430 Total $131,190 FY 1996-97: Personnel Contractual Services Office Supplies Audit/Advertising/Other Total $115,344 7,120 4,272 15,664 $142,411 8 FY 1997-98: Personnel $108,406 Contractual Services 6,692 Office Supplies 4,015 Audit/Advertising/Other 14,722 I otal $133,835 The City of Miami Commission serves as the policy settinf; body responsible for the SHIP Program. The Department of Community Development is responsible for the implementation and administration ol'the LHAP, which includes the following: • Plan design. plan implementation, fund administration, monitoring, and reporting; • Providing advice and recommendations to the City Commission on improvements to the LiiAP XV. PLAN DURATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE The City of Miami's Local dousing Assistance Plan will become effective immediately upon its adoption by the City of Miami Commission and subsequently approved by the Florida Housin-, Finance Corporation. The multi -year plan contained herein is for the State fiscal years 1995-96, 1996-97, and 1997-98. It may be amended dependent upon changes in strategies and other requirement by the partnership and approval by the City of Miami Commission. Any plan amendment will be submitted to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation within thirty (ail) days after adoption by the City of Miami Commission. Florida Housing Finance Corporation will be notified promptly if the City of Miami is unable to comply with the provision of this plan. XVI. ENCUMBRANCE AND/OR EXPENDITURE REVIEW Twice during each program year, the City of Miami conducts a review of its SHIP Program to ensure that the encumbrance and/or expenditure time requirements are being adhered to. If it is determined that any of'the City of Miami's funds may be in danger of not meeting its encumbrance and/or expenditure deadlines, the City makes every effort to transfer the affected funds to a strategy that is not in danger of'meeting these deadlines. i i 1 9 99- 7 FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY Metro xrMniM ali 4m Mm HOUSING DELIVERY GOALS CHART New Plam STRAILGILS FOR THE IOCAI IfOUSWG ASSISTANCE P(AN (OR STAII IISCAI YEAR: 1995-96 Amrndment: n x t isx al lr. Clasrou(. L__ Name of local Government: City of Miami Annual Allo(ation Amount: $1,311,901 HOME OWNERSHIP STRATEGIES Fiottmholds by Income and hlaximunl SHIP Awards New CortsinKtion Rehab?Repalr Without Construction Total Tota Prrccnla wa, mnm still, �� l`na. Ln+ ,,.,, m,o.n sill` l'nd+ Mnd Ma,onoo, ltrr Inlal l!nrt+ SHIP Dullan SHIP Doll. r+ SHII' Dollars SIIIP Dollars Homrownrrship Dr,elopt„ent Pn.gram nonnpalment(loungC-tAuntance Owner 0, c up,rd RAW, Hou—Z RP h,rmenl 11 c1{1,,t(lu $40,(1(Ill G_ 1�1.11�1t1 i 4 Sat;,ultu $4(1,O11(1 �a 1 1 )? I� n 4 5an,000 $40,11(1O S 11 fff t5 8 r 5451,531 $298,522 ti„1 50 $.151,53�I $298,522 S, 34.,1 22.1 32.8 0.0 - 1 r(, 1 I 1 1 A_ S ubtotal T (Home Ownership) t 1 i , E, )4 $750,061 $430,650 $0 $1,180,711 90.0t `,oce 1 he Hume (h. till ship Prr, rnlage deugnalyd ,n \uhlutal 1. C olumn !, rnu+t LP al IPw t, .% of the Annual Allot aliun Amlwnl. RENTAL STRATEGIES Households by Income and Maximum SHIP Awards New Combustion RehablRepair Without Comutadion Total Total Perrentatte 1!mb Prrt Na,nnum SHIP I J (in Is (,n ^laumum SHII' (,no, \1nd Ma,imum SHIP lnlal Limn SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollars r Subtotal 2 (Non -Home Ownership) _ Administration Fees ( Administration fees may not exceed 10",, of Annual Allocation) $1 3 l ,190 10.0' Home O,+netship Counseling $0.00 GRAND TOTAL ,ea sw,manor.ram,�dmn.r.ranoR.o.�..,n,e,,,.�,as Percentage of Total Households Served: 13 Units Very L(r,v $451,4ag 34 4",,, 1=, to,% � ,1n f��i i h '`1r'YI $!(It�r "i,"tt 14 �;'S(1(11,1 S41t)fr,fl Sn S1 11190�11 l'nrt+ 38.2" Percentage Construction/Rehab (75°a,+1: Cal,ulat, consu. Rehab Pertr i In addmg trend total (olunms A&b, Then dnide bf Annual All Ahun Am,. 90.01,1 _ Maximum Allowable Purchase Price: New $11'.1,439 Existing $113,418 FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY HOUSING DELIVERY GOALS CHART 114r. STRATEGIES l OR 1HE LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN [OR STATE LISCAL YEAR: 1996-97 Amendment: k x I i,r al 1 r. C lasroul: Name of Local Government: Cite of Miami Annual Allocation Amount: $1,424,111 A 6 C D C HOME OWNERSHIP STRATEGIES Households by Income and Maximum SHIP Awards New ConstnMi Rehab/R air cp Without Conviructim Total Total Units \'er, low Afa,imum SNI!' A,.ard Umh im+ Va,llnum SHII A„and [ hn(r Mod Maumurn SHI! total unit, SN!f Uollars SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollars SHIP Oollart Percentage HOTCONnet5h111 Development Program 0 S40,000 0 $40,000 0 14ward $40,000 (1 $0 rtnn 0.001% oo,opa-en! Clo,mg Cmt Ass., tame $40,000 $40,(100 3 $40,00i) 17 $320.425 $320,42i $640,850 45.00! O„ner Occupied Rehan 10 $40,000 i $40,000 2 $40,000 17 $640,850 $640,850 45.00% Hm,,ng Rry,lacrment 0 $65,000 0 $65,000 0 $65,000 0 0.00% Subtotal 1 (Home Ownership) 17 1' ; 344 1 $3Z0,425) IS961,275 $0 $1,2181,700 90.00% note: The Horne 0--hy Pe, a Iagr de,,gnawd in Subtotal 1, Cnlurnn 1, muu be at I—( of the Annual Allm at I Anluunt. RENTAL STRATEGIES Households by Income and Maximum SHIP Awards Ncw Comtructi Rehab,'Renair Total SHIP Dollars Total Percentage Units V'rrt lo„ Maumum SHIP Units low A,aumum 51111 Una. Mod Navlrnum SI111 Laal Urals SHIP Uollars SHIP Dnilars SHIP Uollus Subtotal 2 (Non -Home Ownership) Administration fees i Administration (cc%may not exceed 10".. of Annual Allo(ation) 142,411 10.01, Home Ownership Counseling MMMUMIMMO $0 00 GRAND TOTAL 3-4 n1. _S.tf33E—'e-- �1�a�a) L 100.0 ". - -. .� Percentage of Total Households Served: UnitsV'en Lo � Sr,4ll,i3i( t .0';,, Unlf, I t) 1J l�nit> � 15?,44(� n t! i 1 8", 1 3 ; ".. ? 188.41(1 lnlsl 50.0'i,� 3i :3"., 1 3-.'" il)U"., Percentage Consiruclion'Rehah(7.5"v+): calculatecnndr.r Rehab Perccm,b> adding Grl(ul-11 A&B, men dnule bl Annual 41111 anon Ami. Maximum Allowable Purchase Price: Net% $119,431) Existing $113,418 0 r� FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY "'""`" HOUSING DELIVERY GOALS CHART NPN Plan: STRATEGIES FOR THE LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN IOR STATE fISCAI. YEAR: 1997-98 Ansendment. X I fiscal 1'r. Onsemd: Name of Local Government: Cily of Miami Annual Allocation Amount: $1,338,358 A B C D E tfOME OWNERSHIP STRATEGIES Households by Income and Maximum SHIP Awards New Construct RetsatstRepair C�smrion Total Total Units 5-rr) loss Maumum G111 V` ANdrd l'nik lass 5laumum Sf ill ANJtd 1'nn; xtod SLJsinnuse lilt ANJrd hrbrl Units SHIP Uollan SHIP Dollars SHIP Du!lan SHIP Dollars Percentage Homeownership Drsrlopmenl P-pam S40 000 11 $40OOO 0 $40,000 O DoNnpavmenl'e ln;in%cri A,54ta., 0 S-I0,00D h $40,000 '1 40,(100 15 $268,631 $+268,631 $537,262 40.20% ONne,OccupiedRehab 8 $40,000 O $40,000 $40,000 16 $602,261 $602,261 45.00 Housing Replacement _— i $65,000 0 0 1 $65,000 $65,000 4.80% 1 Subtotal l(Home Ownership) 15 12 i 32 $313,031 $8'0,8921 50 1 S1,204,523 90.00J, Note: The Home ONnenhlp Per, rntagr dr,.gnalyd in SubtolJl 1. Column 1, must be at 1-1 bl"„ of The Annual Allocation Amount. RENTAL STRATEGIES Households by Income and Maximum SHIP Awards New Const96, Rehab.Repair Total Total Units Vert IoN Atasimum SHIP Award Umis !oN 5lasimum SHII Award Units UudSHIP Masimum SHII xss,ad Uullais SHIP Dollars SHIP Dollars Perc enlage - r--- Subtotal 2 (Non -Home Ownership) Administration Fees_ ( Administration fees mail not exceed 10",, of Annual Allocation) 1.3.3,83 `i 10.0"11 Home Ownership Counseling —k f r :0 00 MM mill I GRAND TOTAL L 12 I � => i_ 12 = _ a 4..33 3,0 31 tiP (1 ti i! 11 �� Percentage of Total Households Served: Units Vern Low 42.2°., Unll� Lot. I 13.8':,. Unitti Null- Tnt'd UnliS 40.9'!,, 37.5111, 15.0", 14.0 —1 100"., Percentage d ConStruction,'Reh(75"„+>: CdlculJlr ConslrJRehab Percent. br adding Grantotal CoUnn, Abu, lhrn dnidr bi Annual Alhx dhon Anrt. ')0.0"„ Maximum Allostiable Purchase Price: New $119,439 1 Existing I 1 137 TIMETABLE FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR 1995 - 1996 Local Government City of Miami 0 1 MONSOON MIN .0 mom MENEM ONE ON mass 0 no 0 OMEN MI N Simmons ON 0 M MOM in M �ii� n MENEM OMEN i ■OISOMENESS � ��iNu ��n MMMMMMoMM1I■ ■ ■ mom M MEMENNIM Olson MEM 0.0 SEMEN mmommon. 0 0 0 MENEM so .EMMI mom" 0 SM90 0 His No MEMO 0 MONO SM onsomm MESON MMM on mom ON 1i..■a■nNSOON 111 0 mom son �■M MESON■.��■■■IN om 0 on i ONO INMMMM �ai.■u■ nii .i.. nM 0 M goo MEMO no mommossonlin M 0 0 MEMO 0 �■ii �� ■■nu%�i.M0MMr u■u .■■..5 n..SEMIN ■MoNMi No MENom ION M an noun �i SIMMONS 'o'�oe�i �iuinNSON i inu�iiin o Directions: Type in the applicable years across the top line. List Program Activities down left hand side type in an "X" on applicable activity line under month and year the activity will be initialed or completed. At a minimum the fol(oving activities should be included. r 1) Advertise availability of funds and application period 2) Encumbrance of funds (12 months following end of State Fiscal Year). ' 3) Expenditure of funds (24 months following end of State fiscal Year). 4) Submit Annual Report to FHFC (September 15th) IS Expenditure deadline extended by FHFC SHIP Review Committee from 6/30198 to 12/31/99 ISFinal Report deadline extended by FHFC SHIP Review Committee from 09/15198 to 09/15/2000 S f TIMETABLE FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR 1996 - 1997 Local Government City of Miami �■��ip■�� ■■ ■� ■�iiiiiiiiiiiii ■ inn ■ yin 1110 m ONn■�no MM Rammmsmm n an ■ i■n■=�i�in��� ■ ■� � i��nn �ME 0 ■ ■o■i�i � men III ii �iii■■si ii i i�i�u�on ■ irii�i�pii ■nii 1MMMsEoMMMM on 0.000000 iiiii�ii iMinnN■inri � i son� min 0 No 0 MARINE OMENS M monomme So ONION man M son NEWS 0 monommoninnommosonom mm all��■i■iu'=�i■ii'nii ii�i�iiiiioiiinCii � �■i�iONO n�i� ii i'Ciiiii'iii'��iiiiiiN�o���10000011111111 �ii� _ i■i■a3�iiii�����, o��ii. Directions: Type in the applicable years across the top line Expenditure deadline extended by FHFC SHIP Review Committee from List Program Activities down left hand side type in an "X" 6130199 to 6/30/2000 on applicable activity line under month and year the activity will be initialed or completed. At a minimum the following activities should be included: ® Final Report deadline extended by FHFC SHIP Review Committee from 1) Advertise availability of funds and application period 09/15/99 to 09/15/2000 { 2) Encumbrance of funds (12 months following end of State Fiscal Year). 31 Expenditure of funds (24 months following end of State fiscal Year). 4) Submit Annual Report to FHFC (September 15th) i I y I i TIMETABLE FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR 1997 - 1998 Local Government City of Miami Program . iuiin ■■i�ii0 i �irii�u�■�i iii iiiN■ � 111111 0 N M 1 0 ommommino M M NOON mini no OMM HIM go 0 WE 0 mom= logo no MOONS lnnomommmono 13131212111111111 an ago No sonommommono �in■ 0. Eiiiii=�Ciimom�ii■■�'i ON men onsommommMonson ONE MENNEN mommommons M 0 loon nominen mom Niglio ommmo Ill mmsimmom■n■■�■ii so �i SOMEONE nMENEM ■ ��■■iin�■■ii =�■n =ON.= �imomms 111 No on ,Expenditure Nnomm�mmin RON MEN 0 lonsommomms somosom MEN OMENS No Directions: Type in the applicable years across the top line. List Program Activities down left hand side type in an "X' on applicable activity line under month and year the activity will be initialed or completed. At a minimum the following activities should be included. G� 1 t Advertise availability of funds and application period 2) Encumbrance of funds (12 months following end of State Fiscal Year). 3) Expenditure of funds (24 months following end of State fiscal Year). 4) Submit Annual Report to FHFC (September 15th) - 1� i C;7 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 12 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM 'O : The Honorable Mayor and Members of DATE, SEP ' 7 F(L.E /on;d mmission SUBJECT Resolution Approving City's Revised ppLocal Housing Assistance Plans (SHIP FROM ` ""- REFERFNCESrogram) Varshaw City Commission Meeting of City Manager ENCLOSURES. September 28. 1999 RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution approving the City of Miami's revised Local Housing Assistance Plans for the period covering fiscal years 1995- 1998 and 1998-2001, required by the State of Florida for the City's continued participation in the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP Program) for the aforementioned periods. BACKGROUND: In 1992, the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act established the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program, which is administered by the Florida Housing Finance Agency. SHIP Program funds are derived from set -aside allocations from documentary stamp levies on real state transactions statewide. In 1995, the City of Miami became eligible to receive SHIP Program funding from the State of Florida and has received approximately S1.3 million annually beginning with the State's Fiscal Year 1995-96. In order to receive funding. through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program, each unit of local government participating in the SHIP Program must submit a Local Housing Assistance Plan to the State of Florida. The Local Housing Assistance Plan essentially outlines how the Cite proposes to utilize the funds received from the State of Florida through the SHIP Program. In November of 1996. through Resolution No. 96-85 L the City Commission approved and directed the City Manager to submit the City of Miami's revised Local Housing Assistance Plan for the period covering fiscal years 1995-1996, 1996-1997 and 1997-1998 for review and approval by the State of Florida. In April of 1999. through Resolution No. 98-336, the City Commission approved and directed the City Manager to submit the City of Miami's Local Housing Assistance Plan for the period covering fiscal years 1998-1999, 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 for review and approval by the State of Florida. In September of 1998, the City's Local Housing Assistance Plan for the period covering fiscal years 1998-1999, 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 was approved by the State of Florida which allows the City to continue to participate in the SHIP Program. ti a { i unds are being made Presently, through the City's Local Housing Assistance Plan. SHIP Program f available only to Community Housing Development Corporations (CHDOs) in the form of funding for site acquisition, site development, construction and permanent financing, in connection With the -nership units in the Cite through the City's Homeownership development of affordable homcoW Development Program. In addition, through the Downpayment/Closing Cost Assistance Program, the City is making available up to $2.500 in do\N-npayment and/or closing costs assistance to qualified very low and low and moderate income persons to assist in the purchase of a newly constructed owner - occupied residential units developed by CHDOs in the Cite. Due to construction delays on several affordable housing projects. Which have been funded by the City and are planned for development by several Community Housing Development Corporations, the City of Miami has been cited by the State of Florida for being out of compliance relative to the Program guidelines regarding th,e timely expenditure of SHIP Program funds. Based on the SHIP Program's definition for "expended funds funds are not considered spent until the housing project is completed, and the housing units are sold and occupied by the eligible families. In an effort to address the concerns Which have been expressed by the State of Florida regarding the City's expenditure of SHIP Program funds in a timely manner, the Department of Community Development is recommending City Commission approval of the City's revised Local Housing Assistance Plans for the periods covering fiscal years 1995-1998 and 1998-2001. Approval of the attached modified Local Housing Assistance Plans would enable the City to expand the number of housing assistance programs which would be available to very low and low and moderate income eligible families within the City of'Mianli. Several of the new housing programs. Which are being recommended for implementation through the City's modified Local Housing Assistance Plans, are consistent with the City's Five (5) Year i Consolidated Plan. As you are aware. the City's Consolidated Plan emphasizes a housing strategy which focuses on increasing the availability of affordable homeownership opportunities to very low and low and moderate income families through public/private partnerships between the City. Miami - Dade County, private and not -for -profit housing industry and private financial institutions. While the major focus of the City's efforts over the next five (5) years will emphasize a long term homeownership strategy for stabilizing the City's predominately residential neighborhoods through the establishment of seven (7) "Homeownership Zones" in the City, the need to insure that the City's existing housing stock remains safe. decent, sanitary and affordable to both owner -occupants and the elderly through various rehabilitation activities is also equally important. With the approval of the City's modified Local Housing Assistance Plan, the City's SHIP Program funds will be utilized to fund the following programs: Homeov,mersl_ dip Development Program The Homeownership Development Program is designed to increase homeownership opportunities for very low and low and moderate income persons by creating new affordable homeownership housing units in the City. SKIP Program funds through this Program will be used for the cost of land acquisition, site development, construction and permanent financing associated with the development of affordable housing units. This strategy is being modified to allow for not -for -profit L ~ housing corporations and the private housing industry to participate in the development of new - affordable homeownership housing units in the City. SHIP Program funds utilized under this strategy for construction by the developer will be converted into downpayment. mortgage buydown or closing costs assistance to the prospective homebuycr of the newly constructed housing units. Housing projects assisted through this program can receive financial assistance up to S40.000/unit or forte• (40%) percent of the purchase price of the housing unit assisted. whichever is less. 2. Downpavment/illortgage Buvdoii,n/Closing Cost Assistance Program This Program will provide downpayment, mortgage buydown or closing cost assistance to qualified very low and low quid moderate income persons. to assist in the purchase of newly constricted owner -occupied housing units developed by not -for -profit housing corporations, private sector developers) or the purchase of an existing residential property within the corporate limits of the City. Financial assistance provided will be in tiie form of a zero (0%) percent deferred payment loan secured by the property. and will be forgiven on a pro-rata basis of ten (10%) percent over a ten (10) year tern. as long as the housing unit is owned and occupied by the homeowner. The financial assistance provided will be due and payable to the City of Miami if the property is leased, sold to a subsequent homebuyer or upon refinancing, by the current homeowner. Any residential owner -occupied property requiring rehabilitation under this strategy would have to be completed by the homeowner within twelve (12) months after the culmination of the home purchase. A maximum of up to S40.000 in financial assistance would be available to a homebuyer(s) that would reside and maintain the property as their principal residence. 3. Owner -Occupied Residential Rehabilitation Program This Program will provide rehabilitation assistance to very low and low and moderate income persons that occupy and maintain their homes as their principal residence. Eligible homeowners will receive financial assistance in the form of a zero (0%) percent, ten (10) year deferred payment loan secured by the property. that will be forgiven ten percent (10%) per year while the homeowner continues to own and occupy the property. In the event the property receiving financial assistance is leased or sold during; this ten (10) year period, the balance of the loan must be paid back to the City. In the event of the death of the eligible homeowner receiving the financial assistance and an income eligible heir(s) inherit the property during the ten (10) year term, the heir(s) y01 not be required to repay the pro-rata balance of the deferred loan, but will be allowed to assume the mortgage provided that the heir(s) becomes the owner -occupant. A maximum of up to $40,000 in financial assistance would be available under this strategy for homeowner(s) that reside and maintain the property as their principal residence. 4. Single Family Replacement Housing Program This Program is designed to address substandard and dilapidated housing units when the cost of rehabilitation is no longer economically feasible. Financial assistance through this Program would only be available to eligible homeowners who reside in homes where the most appropriate solution to their housing problem would be to demolish the existing home and replace it with a newly 09! rf 0a 3 constructed housing unit. This strategy would be employed on a case by case basis, when the cost of rehabilitating the existing home exceeds the maximum amount of $40.000 available under the City s Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program. The maximum amount of financial assistance available under this strategy inclusive of the cost of- demolishing the dilapidated structure and construction of the new home shall not exceed $65.000. Priority will be given to households that do not have the financial ability to secure a private mortgage loan for the full amount of financing required, but are able to secure partial financing through a first mortgage. Financial assistance provided bN the City will be provided as a zero percent (0%) interest deferred loan for a period coinciding Nvith the tern of the first mortgage loan. The City assistance %gill be due and payable to the City if the property is leased, transfer of title occurs, sold to a subsequent homebuyer or upon refinancing by the original horneowner. Unlike the income requirements and restrictions of the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Programs that a family cannot earn more than eighty percent (80%) of the median income for Mianii-Dade County. the SHIP Program allows families earning up to one hundred twenty percent (120%) to participate in the various housing programs funded through the SHIP Program. Currently, a family of four (4) seeking housing assistance through the CDBG and HOME Programs cannot earn more than $35.700 annually. Through the SHIP Program, a family of four (4) earning up to $53.520 would be eligible to secure financial assistance through the SHIP Program. In an effort to provide financial incentives to City employees and middle income families to reside in the Cite, and in addition to promoting neighborhood revitalization through the rehabilitation of single family o«ner-occupied housing units, it is recommended that the City gh/4yCommission approve the attached resolution. DB/GC`��/JBH/mb Enclosure 4 L